Houston (IAH) to New York (JFK) flights
JetBlue flies nonstop from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, with about 12 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,417-mile flight takes about 3h 39m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,417 mi · 2,280 km
- Flight time
- 3h 39m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 84%
Airlines flying IAH to JFK
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 12 | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A220-300, Airbus A321 | 17,328 | 3h 40m |
| Delta Air LinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A220-100, Airbus A220-300 | 23,353 | 3h 38m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
IAH to JFK flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 11:53am and the last at 6:00pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 1382JetBlue | 11:53am | 4:33pm | 31 | 47% |
| B6 282JetBlue | 6:00pm | 10:41pm | 31 | 38% |
Is IAH to JFK on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 64% of 475 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 6.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 12pm were the most punctual (78%), those around 6pm the least (35%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (43%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 269 | 79% | 19 min | 4.1% |
| JetBlue | 206 | 43% | 89 min | 10.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11am to 12pm | 99 | 49% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 273 | 78% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 26 | 46% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 77 | 35% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2025 | 23 | 2,037 | |
| October 2025 | 32 | 2,790 | |
| November 2025 | 29 | 2,591 | |
| December 2025 | 28 | 2,570 | |
| January 2026 | 26 | 2,269 | |
| February 2026 | 25 | 2,079 | |
| March 2026 | 29 | 2,736 | |
| April 2026 | 29 | 2,660 | |
| May 2026 | 52 | 6,047 | |
| June 2026 | 65 | 8,408 | |
| July 2026 | 51 | 6,494 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.