Houston (HOU) to New York (LGA) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from William P. Hobby Airport to LaGuardia Airport, with about 23 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,428-mile flight takes about 3h 20m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,428 mi · 2,298 km
- Flight time
- 3h 20m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 84%
Airlines flying HOU to LGA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 23 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 184,818 | 3h 20m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
HOU to LGA flight schedule
9 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 5:45am and the last at 5:55pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 2918Southwest Airlines | 5:45am | 10:05am | 12 | 92% |
| WN 2445Southwest Airlines | 7:05am | 11:25am | 12 | 83% |
| WN 1991Southwest Airlines | 10:40am | 3:05pm | 12 | 46% |
| WN 2041Southwest Airlines | 10:50am | 3:15pm | 16 | 69% |
| WN 1773Southwest Airlines | 2:40pm | 7:05pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 2295Southwest Airlines | 2:50pm | 7:15pm | 12 | 20% |
| WN 1948Southwest Airlines | 5:00pm | 9:25pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 3364Southwest Airlines | 5:30pm | 9:55pm | 16 | 47% |
| WN 1876Southwest Airlines | 5:55pm | 10:20pm | 4 | n/a |
Is HOU to LGA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 63% of 1,358 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (92%), those around 2pm the least (27%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (39%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,358 | 63% | 25 min | 2.7% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 131 | 92% | |
| 6am to 7am | 151 | 89% | |
| 7am to 8am | 57 | 84% | |
| 8am to 9am | 56 | 87% | |
| 9am to 10am | 93 | 89% | |
| 10am to 11am | 87 | 55% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 133 | 63% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 133 | 69% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 95 | 27% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 55 | 17% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 143 | 37% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 164 | 51% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 49 | 28% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 110 | 16,643 | |
| September 2025 | 107 | 14,277 | |
| October 2025 | 109 | 15,769 | |
| November 2025 | 109 | 15,725 | |
| December 2025 | 116 | 17,587 | |
| January 2026 | 110 | 13,280 | |
| February 2026 | 97 | 10,929 | |
| March 2026 | 106 | 15,406 | |
| April 2026 | 113 | 14,690 | |
| May 2026 | 114 | 17,084 | |
| June 2026 | 108 | 16,901 | |
| July 2026 | 103 | 16,527 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.