New York (JFK) to Houston (IAH) flights
JetBlue flies nonstop from John F. Kennedy International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, with about 13 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,417-mile flight takes about 4h 2m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,417 mi · 2,280 km
- Flight time
- 4h 2m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying JFK to IAH
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 13 | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A220-300, Airbus A321 | 18,404 | 3h 59m |
| Delta Air LinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A220-100, Airbus A220-300, Boeing 737-800 | 22,830 | 4h 3m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
JFK to IAH flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:15am and the last at 2:15pm. 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 1381JetBlue | 8:15am | 11:01am | 31 | 65% |
| B6 281JetBlue | 2:15pm | 5:05pm | 31 | 46% |
Is JFK to IAH on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 72% of 475 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 4.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (79%), those around 2pm the least (43%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (40%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 269 | 84% | 12 min | 3.7% |
| JetBlue | 206 | 55% | 35 min | 5.8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 358 | 79% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 21 | 55% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 82 | 43% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 1 | 175 | |
| September 2025 | 23 | 1,814 | |
| October 2025 | 30 | 2,583 | |
| November 2025 | 29 | 2,521 | |
| December 2025 | 29 | 2,654 | |
| January 2026 | 26 | 2,259 | |
| February 2026 | 25 | 2,169 | |
| March 2026 | 30 | 2,811 | |
| April 2026 | 30 | 2,671 | |
| May 2026 | 53 | 5,437 | |
| June 2026 | 66 | 8,457 | |
| July 2026 | 56 | 7,858 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.