Cheap flights Houston (HOU) to New York (LGA)
Houston to New York is a 1673-mile trip with 6 airports worth comparing across both ends. The closest airport to Houston is rarely the cheapest one once you price the drive and parking — on this route the gap between nearest and cheapest runs around $30.
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Search HOU → LGANearest vs. cheapest door-to-door
| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | HOU → LGA | $404 | $90 | $495 |
| Cheapest combo | HOU → EWR | $374 | $91 | $465 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$30. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near Houston
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to LGA | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU — Houston | 11 mi / 16m | $60 | $404 | $464 |
| IAH — Houston | 18.8 mi / 25m | $71 | $392 | $462 |
| AUS — Austin | 166.2 mi / 2h 38m | $114 | $413 | $527 |
Arrival airports near New York
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from HOU | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LGA — New York | 10 mi / 14m | $31 | $404 | $435 |
| EWR — Newark | 10.3 mi / 15m | $31 | $374 | $405 |
| JFK — New York | 15.2 mi / 21m | $42 | $412 | $453 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 1673 miles, 1d 3h, and an estimated $294 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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