Flights from New York City to Houston (NYC to HOU)

Located near the Gulf of Mexico, Houston is a metropolis in South-eastern Texas. It is a global city and has been described as the most ethnically and racially diverse metropolis in the country. Houston is associated with NASA’s Johnson Space Center which is the coastal visitor center at its astronaut training and flight control complex. The city is also home to the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest hub of research and medical centers. Houston is well connected via its two major airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). The city has a great art scene with multiple non-profit art spaces, galleries and the Museum District with a range of attractions for people having different preferences.

Things to do in Houston

Houston Museum District

The cultural heart of Houston, Museum district helps you explore a myriad of subjects ranging from African American experience, impressionist art to natural science across its 19 museums, eleven of which have free access. The Museum of Fine arts, Holocaust Museum and the Contemporary Arts Museum are top picks alongside the Menil Collection which houses over 17,000 pieces of art, sculpture, prints and rare books. Located at the southern end of the Museum District, Hermann Park is known for its miniature railway and Japanese garden along with its pedal boats.

Buffalo Bayou Park

Buffalo Bayou Park is a huge 160-acre green space that lies west of downtown Houston. The waters of the Buffalo Bayou River are at its center and the park has ample biking and walking trails, sculptures and a dog park. You can rent equipment at the park and indulge in kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding at the Bayou or relax at one of the several shady areas.

Johnson Space Center

The Center features over 400 space artefacts, exhibits, theatres and attractions related to the country’s human space-flight program. It consists of around 100 buildings where research, flight control and human spaceflight training are conducted. Johnson Space Center is globally known as the home of NASA Mission Control Center. It conducts educational programs for teachers and students and hosts over1 million annual visitors. The Center has the largest collection of lunar samples and moon rocks.

Best Time to Visit Houston

Best time to book flights from New York City to Houston is from February to April when spring season sets in for you to enjoy outdoor attractions. The city’s largest event, the Livestock and Rodeo show is held in March. September to November is also an ideal time to book Houston flights due to its pleasant temperature.