Downtown Houston skyline over Buffalo Bayou. Flights from Newark to Houston

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Cheap Flights from Newark to Houston

Fly Newark to Houston Hobby: reach EWR by train during the AirTrain works, find the right terminal for your airline, and know where taxis and buses wait in Houston.

EWR to HOU · 1,410 mi · 3h 36m est.

EWR to HOU
1,410 miles
3h 36m nonstop (estimated)
5 airlines in our fare results

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Newark to Houston flight insights

Average flight time

~3h 36m (estimated)

EWR → HOU

Cheapest cached price

$210

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 27, 2026.

Planning a trip from Newark to Houston? The average flight time on this route is ~3h 36m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $210 (last checked Oct 27, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Newark to Houston covers a straight-line distance of about 1,410 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~3h 36m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Newark to Houston at a glance

EWR to HOU is about 1,410 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Newark to Houston on Eazair
Origin	Newark (EWR)
Destination	Houston (HOU)
Average Flight Time	~3h 36m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$210
Fares Last Checked	Oct 27, 2026
Distance	1,410 miles (EWR to HOU)
Time in Houston	1 hour behind Newark
Airlines in our fare results	5

Local time in Houston is 1 hour behind Newark. Newark is on Eastern Time, Houston on Central Time.

Flight deals from Newark to Houston

Newark Liberty International (EWR) is the starting point for this search, with Houston William P. Hobby (HOU) as the destination. George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is a separate Houston airport, and JFK and LaGuardia (LGA) are separate New York airports. American, Delta, United and Frontier have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. At Newark, American and Delta use Terminal A, Frontier uses Terminal B and United uses Terminals A, B and C depending on the flight.

Coming by rail, ride NJ Transit or Amtrak to the Airport Train Station, where the AirTrain access is included in your train ticket. From 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. on most weekdays through 13 Nov 2026, a free shuttle bus replaces AirTrain there. NJ Transit's reduced Portal Cutover schedule means fewer weekday Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line trains and longer travel times. Newark publishes no set arrival time and says to allow extra time, and drivers who are waiting should use the Cell Phone Lot next to P4.

Hobby has one terminal, and all ground transportation is on Level 1, the baggage claim level. Taxis pick up at Curb Zone 2 outside Baggage Claim, where airport staff at the stand can help. METRO local routes 40, 50, 73 and 88 stop at the Hobby Transit Center, just north of each baggage claim exit door, and Route 500 Downtown Direct runs to the George R. Brown Convention Center. From downtown, Route 500 also continues to Bush Intercontinental.

Across its first 3 fare checks for EWR to HOU, run from 28 Sep to 8 Oct 2026, EazAir asked partner sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. The highest result was less than one and a half times the lowest. Frontier without a bundle and United Basic Economy include a personal item only, while American and Delta include a carry-on. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Newark to Houston flights

Departure · Newark

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Eastern Time

Other airports near New York: John F. Kennedy International (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA), Stewart International (SWF)

Arrival · Houston

William P. Hobby (HOU)

Central Time

Other airports near Houston: George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

About Houston

Areas to know in Houston

Montrose
Rice Village
Midtown

Weather in Houston

A humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers; winters are mild, making late fall through early spring the more comfortable stretch to visit.

Newark to Houston: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

EazAir searches Houston with the HOU code, and Houston has more than one airport, so check the airport code on every result.

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is a separate airport. Hobby says it is about 11 miles southeast of downtown Houston, and METRO Route 500 serves both airports from downtown.

Newark Liberty International (EWR) is in New Jersey. New York JFK (JFK) and LaGuardia (LGA) are separate airports, so check which one your ticket shows.

Leaving from Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Airline	EWR terminal
American	Terminal A
Delta	Terminal A
United	Terminals A, B and C, depending on the flight
Frontier	Terminal B
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

By train, ride NJ Transit or Amtrak to the Airport Train Station, then AirTrain. From 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. on most weekdays through 13 Nov 2026, a free shuttle bus replaces AirTrain at the station.
NJ Transit is running a reduced Portal Cutover schedule, with fewer weekday Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line trains into Penn Station New York and longer travel times. NJ Transit says its regular schedule resumes 15 Nov 2026, subject to safety testing.
Ride apps and drivers drop off in front of each terminal. The airport says curbs are for active drop-off and pickup only, and waiting drivers should use the Cell Phone Lot next to P4.
The airport lists walk times after security of 2 to 10 minutes in Terminal A, 2 to 4 minutes in Terminal B and 1 to 10 minutes in Terminal C.
CLEAR in Terminal B serves Gates B40 to B49, Sunday to Friday 4:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday 4:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to the airport.
The airport says the TSA PreCheck enrollment office is in Terminal C and the Global Entry office is in Terminal B. It does not publish a set arrival time and says to allow extra time.
The airport lists periodic nightly weekday closures of Runway 4L-22R for rehabilitation, shown as ongoing with no end date. It says delays, schedule changes or diversions may occur, so check with your airline.

Arriving at Houston William P. Hobby (HOU)

Airline	HOU check-in
Southwest	West side of the terminal, Level 2
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

HOU says all other airlines check in on the east side of the terminal. The airport pages checked do not list gates by airline.

Hobby has a single terminal. HOU says every airline, ticket counter, security checkpoint and gate is in one main building.
The Central Concourse is mainly domestic, and the West Concourse handles domestic and international departures. The central TSA checkpoint serves both.
Ticket counters are on Level 2. Baggage claim and all ground transportation are on Level 1.
At baggage claim, Southwest uses Carousels 1 and 2, and sometimes 3. Other airlines use Carousels 3 and 4.

Getting from HOU	Where to board	Where it goes
METRO Route 500 Downtown Direct	Outside Baggage Claim. Hobby and METRO both list it seven days a week, about every 30 minutes.	Nonstop to the George R. Brown Convention Center downtown. From downtown, Route 500 also serves IAH.
METRO local buses	Hobby Transit Center, just north of each baggage claim exit door.	Routes 40 Telephone/Heights, 50 Broadway, 73 Bellfort and 88 Sagemont.
Ride apps	Curb Zone 5 outside Baggage Claim. Exit through the door nearest Baggage Claim Carousel 4 and follow the Ride App signs.	Wherever you booked.
Taxis	Curb Zone 2 outside Baggage Claim. Airport staff at the taxi stand can help.	Houston area.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
Delta Main Basic	Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free.	Delta charges for checked bags on domestic flights unless you qualify for a waiver, such as Medallion status or an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express card.	Assigned after check-in. You may be able to buy a seat ahead of time for a fee.	Refunds are not allowed after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window. Delta says a change or cancellation may be possible for a fee, with any value left as an eCredit.
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.
Frontier, without a bundle	Not included. One personal item only.	Not included. Prices vary by travel date and when you buy.	Costs extra, or a seat is assigned after check-in.	Not covered here. Check Frontier's rules before you book.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first 3 fare checks from Newark to Houston ran from 28 Sep to 8 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Houston to Newark, EazAir's first check was on 7 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. The highest result was less than one and a half times the lowest. With only 3 checks, this cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

EWR: Terminals (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: AirTrain (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Pick-up and drop-off (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Alerts and advisories (Runway 4L-22R) (01/01/2026 - ongoing, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: AirTrain partial service outage (07/27/2026 - 11/13/2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Terminal B (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Services (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Departures guide (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
NJ Transit: Newark Liberty International Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
NJ Transit: Newark Airport Station, AirTrain service replaced by shuttle bus (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
NJ Transit: Portal Bridge Cutover (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Amtrak: Newark Liberty International Airport station (EWR) (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Ride app services (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Connections guide (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Terminal A (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Terminal C (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Houston Airports: Hobby Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Houston Airports: HOU tips for first-time travelers (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Houston Airports: HOU baggage claim (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Houston Airports: HOU METRO Downtown Direct (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Houston Airports: HOU taxis and ride apps (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
METRO: William P. Hobby Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
METRO: Airport bus nonstop (Route 500) (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: What is included in my fare (last modified 25 Mar 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bag options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bundles (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for EWR to HOU, 28 Sep 2026 to 8 Oct 2026; HOU to EWR, 7 Oct 2026 to 7 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which Newark terminal do I fly from to Houston?

Newark lists American and Delta at Terminal A, Frontier at Terminal B and United at Terminals A, B and C, depending on the flight. Terminal use can change, so check with your airline.

Where is CLEAR at Newark?

CLEAR in Terminal B serves Gates B40 to B49, Sunday to Friday 4:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday 4:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to the airport.

Can I take the train to Newark airport for my flight?

Yes. NJ Transit and Amtrak stop at the Airport Train Station, then AirTrain runs to the terminals. On most weekdays through 13 Nov 2026, a free shuttle bus replaces AirTrain from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where do taxis pick up at Hobby?

At Curb Zone 2 outside Baggage Claim on Level 1. Airport staff at the taxi stand can help.

Do the cheapest fares from Newark to Houston include a carry-on?

American Basic Economy and Delta Main Basic include a carry-on and a personal item. Frontier without a bundle and United Basic Economy allow one personal item only.

How far is Newark from Houston?

EWR and HOU are about 1410 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
Southwest Airlines	Included	$45	$55	southwest.com, Oct 27, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.