Houston (IAH) to New York (LGA) flights
An economy award from Houston (IAH) to New York (LGA) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Avianca LifeMiles charges the same. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Houston (IAH) to New York (LGA): Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,415 miles (2,277 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 57 ways to fly it with one stop, through Huntsville, Dulles and Knoxville and more.
How many miles IAH to LGA costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $33.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $30.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 18,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from IAH to LGA
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book IAH to LGA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
IAH to LGA with one stop
57 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Huntsville (HSV)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Knoxville (TYS)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and American Airlines
- Via Chattanooga (CHA)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Nashville (BNA)United Airlines, then American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more
- Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Birmingham (BHM)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Memphis (MEM)United Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
- Via Louisville (SDF)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Greenville (GSP)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and American Airlines
- Via Richmond (RIC)United Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Baton Rouge (BTR)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)United Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
IAH to LGA: common questions
How many miles does IAH to LGA cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (10,000), ANA Mileage Club (15,000) and SAS EuroBonus (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IAH to LGA?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Houston (IAH) to New York (LGA).
How far is Houston from New York by plane?
Houston (IAH) and New York (LGA) are 1,415 miles (2,277 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IAH to LGA award flights?
21 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 13 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Houston and New York?
The most direct connections are through Huntsville (HSV), Dulles (IAD), Knoxville (TYS), Chattanooga (CHA) and Nashville (BNA). On 14 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Dulles.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.