Energy drives this route. Oil and gas companies, traders and the banks and law firms that serve them send people between Manhattan and Houston year-round, often on short notice when a deal or a project needs a face-to-face meeting. Hobby Airport is closer to downtown and the medical center; George Bush Intercontinental is better for the north side and The Woodlands. The Texas Medical Center also brings patients and families who prefer private travel for treatment visits.
| Airport | IATA / ICAO | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teterboro | TEB / KTEB | departure · 2,285 km to HOU | Business-aviation airport in New Jersey with no scheduled airline traffic, about 12 miles from Midtown Manhattan; the default choice for private flights to New York. |
| Westchester County, White Plains | HPN / KHPN | departure · 2,322 km to HOU | Alternative. |
| John F. Kennedy International | JFK / KJFK | departure · 2,296 km to HOU | Alternative. |
| Houston Hobby | HOU / KHOU | arrival | Close-in Houston airport southeast of downtown; mixed traffic with a large business-aviation side, convenient for downtown, the Medical Center and Galveston. |
| Houston George Bush Intercontinental | IAH / KIAH | arrival · 2,266 km from TEB | Houston's main airline hub, north of the city; suits The Woodlands and north Houston, or an onward international airline connection. |
Source: OurAirports, great-circle.
| Class | Example (published range) | Verdict for 2,285 km | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet | Phenom 300 (3,650 km) | Non-stop | 3 h 35 |
| Midsize jet | Citation XLS+ (3,889 km) | Non-stop | 3 h 15 |
| Ultra-long-range jet | Global 6000, Falcon 8X, Gulfstream G650 (11,112 km) | Non-stop | 2 h 50 |
Rule: non-stop needs 15% range margin. Times are estimates.
6-8 passengers, 3,650 km of published range: 1.6 times this route.
See the aircraft ›13-19 passengers, 13,890 km of published range: 6.1 times this route.
See the aircraft ›| When | What happens | Our advice |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays, all year | Energy-sector and corporate travel. | Same-day or one-night trips are typical; give us both legs at once. |
| June to November | Hurricane season on the Gulf Coast. | Watch the forecast; storms can close Houston airports for a day or more. |
Your dates and group size for Houston.