Cheap flights from Houston to New Orleans (MSY) from $37

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
HOU — MSY
Mar 24 — Mar 311

The best prices from Houston to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in August or May, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

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February

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Round-trip from

$246

One-way from

$79
High demand for flights, 35% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 32% potential price drop
From Houston to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Houston to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Houston to New Orleans?

Users have found that leaving on a Friday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 66% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston to New Orleans?

Users have found that booking a flight from Houston to New Orleans at least 39 days early can save you up to 170% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 39 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Houston to New Orleans for as little as $99 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $265 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to New Orleans?

Flights from Houston to New Orleans lean towards being more expensive in February. Prices are generally better when you fly from Houston to New Orleans in August, with the cheapest ticket starting at $40.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to New Orleans (IAH - MSY)?

When flying from Houston to New Orleans, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 62% versus a flight at noon.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Houston to New Orleans

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Spirit Airlines for the route between Houston and New Orleans. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Spirit Airlines flights we've found from Houston to New Orleans. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Sat 4/69:07 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 04mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/99:56 pmMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$44
Tue 4/23:14 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 09mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/610:03 pmMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/19$48
Mon 4/157:45 amIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 09mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/185:25 amMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$49
Sat 3/309:07 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 04mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/25:45 amMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$55
Wed 3/272:29 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 05mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/34:37 pmMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$56
Sat 4/67:15 pmIAH - MSY
1 stop5h 28mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/95:45 amMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$57
Sat 4/67:15 pmIAH - MSY
1 stop5h 28mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/86:00 pmMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$61
Fri 4/54:02 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 09mSpirit Airlines
Sun 4/75:25 amMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$62
Wed 3/272:29 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 05mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/274:37 pmMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$63

Cheap Frontier flights from Houston to New Orleans

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between Houston and New Orleans. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Frontier flights traveling from Houston to New Orleans. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Thu 6/66:00 pmHOU - MSY
1 stop26h 36mFrontier
Sun 6/910:45 pmMSY - HOU
1 stop17h 16mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$343
Sat 7/66:00 pmHOU - MSY
1 stop27h 45mFrontier
Tue 7/910:45 pmMSY - HOU
1 stop14h 49mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$490

Cheap Houston to New Orleans flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Houston to New Orleans specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to New Orleans in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sat 4/69:07 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 04mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/99:56 pmMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$44
Tue 4/23:14 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 09mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/610:03 pmMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/19$48
Mon 4/157:45 amIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 09mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/185:25 amMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$49
Sat 3/309:07 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 04mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/25:45 amMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$55
Wed 3/272:29 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 05mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/34:37 pmMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$56
Sat 4/67:15 pmIAH - MSY
1 stop5h 28mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/95:45 amMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$57
Sat 4/67:15 pmIAH - MSY
1 stop5h 28mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/86:00 pmMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$61
Fri 4/54:02 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 09mSpirit Airlines
Sun 4/75:25 amMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$62
Wed 3/272:29 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 05mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/274:37 pmMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$63

Houston to New Orleans 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Houston and New Orleans in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to New Orleans in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sat 4/69:07 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 04mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/99:56 pmMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$44
Tue 4/23:14 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 09mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/610:03 pmMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/19$48
Mon 4/157:45 amIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 09mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/185:25 amMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$49
Sat 3/309:07 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 04mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/25:45 amMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$55
Wed 3/272:29 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 05mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/34:37 pmMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$56
Sat 4/67:15 pmIAH - MSY
1 stop5h 28mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/95:45 amMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$57
Sat 4/67:15 pmIAH - MSY
1 stop5h 28mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/86:00 pmMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$61
Fri 4/54:02 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 09mSpirit Airlines
Sun 4/75:25 amMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$62
Wed 3/272:29 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 05mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/274:37 pmMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$63

Non-stop flights to New Orleans from Houston

Discover non-stop flight options from Houston to New Orleans. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
If you're seeking options on non-stop flights from Houston to New Orleans, check out these fares. Select from other flights from Houston to New Orleans by using the search form above.
Sat 4/69:07 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 04mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/99:56 pmMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$44
Tue 4/23:14 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 09mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/610:03 pmMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/19$48
Mon 4/157:45 amIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 09mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/185:25 amMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$49
Sat 3/309:07 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 04mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/25:45 amMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$55
Wed 3/272:29 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 05mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/34:37 pmMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$56
Fri 4/54:02 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 09mSpirit Airlines
Sun 4/75:25 amMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$62
Wed 3/272:29 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 05mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/274:37 pmMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$63
Wed 3/272:29 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 05mSpirit Airlines
Sun 3/315:25 amMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/19$74
Mon 3/254:02 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 09mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/274:37 pmMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$75

Houston to New Orleans flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Houston to New Orleans for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from Houston to New Orleans departing last-minute. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Wed 3/272:29 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 05mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/34:37 pmMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$56
Wed 3/272:29 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 05mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/274:37 pmMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$63
Wed 3/272:29 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 05mSpirit Airlines
Sun 3/315:25 amMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/19$74
Mon 3/254:02 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 09mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/274:37 pmMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$75
Wed 3/272:29 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 05mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/312:00 pmMSY - IAH
1 stop9h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$84
Mon 3/254:02 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 09mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/285:25 amMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$86
Mon 3/254:02 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 09mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/267:37 pmMSY - IAH
1 stop12h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$90
Wed 3/277:55 amIAH - MSY
1 stop11h 54mSpirit Airlines
Sat 3/3010:03 pmMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$98
Tue 3/263:28 pmIAH - MSY
1 stop8h 11mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/274:37 pmMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$102

One-way flights to New Orleans from Houston

Search for one-way flight options from Houston to New Orleans. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Houston to New Orleans can select one of these great deals. Users can also find round-trip Houston to New Orleans flights by using the search form above.
Tue 4/168:38 pmIAH - MSY
1 stop12h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$37
Fri 4/197:45 amIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$43
Tue 5/72:51 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$50
Wed 4/31:27 pmIAH - MSY
1 stop10h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$51
Sat 3/307:15 pmIAH - MSY
1 stop5h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$52
Thu 5/232:20 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/19$54
Tue 4/1610:14 amIAH - MSY
2 stops8h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$59
Thu 5/232:20 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$62
Mon 4/14:02 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/19$63

Find flights from Houston to New Orleans within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

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IAH - MSY

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Sat 4/6

Nonstop1h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/9

Nonstop1h 25m

$44

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IAHMSY

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Tue 4/2

Nonstop1h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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Nonstop1h 25m

$48

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Nonstop1h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/18

Nonstop1h 23m

$49

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IAHMSY

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 3/30

Nonstop1h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/2

Nonstop1h 26m

$55

Houston George Bush IntcntlNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

IAH - MSY

IAHMSY

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/27

Nonstop1h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/3

Nonstop1h 28m

$56

Houston George Bush IntcntlNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

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IAHMSY

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/6

1 stop5h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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Nonstop1h 26m

$57

Houston George Bush IntcntlNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

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IAHMSY

Houston George Bush Intcntl

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1 stop5h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/8

Nonstop1h 30m

$61

Houston George Bush IntcntlNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

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IAHMSY

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/26

1 stop7h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/27

Nonstop1h 28m

$112

Houston George Bush IntcntlNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

IAH - MSY

IAHMSY

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/17

Nonstop1h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/24

Nonstop1h 24m

$159

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When is the best time to book a flight from Houston to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 38 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to New Orleans by month

Plan your trip from Houston to New Orleans by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Houston to New Orleans is currently $52 while a round-trip flight costs $71. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to New Orleans (average of $246). Flying from Houston to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $346). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$272

February

$278

March

$310

April

$346

May

$300

June

$324

July

$298

August

$250

September

$246

October

$302

November

$327

December

$298

Temperature and rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MSY

Temperature

51.8 - 82.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Orleans. Reviews last updated March 19, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Spirit Airlines, Frontier and American Airlines from Houston to New Orleans. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very good
11,551 reviews

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8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

7.4
Good
11,602 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

7.3
Good
15,298 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

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Good
704 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

6.5
Okay
8,869 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Houston to New Orleans flights?

    You can fly on Southwest from William P. Hobby Airport in Houston to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can fly out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport to New Orleans on United or Spirit. American Airlines operates some flights out of both Houston airports that go into the airport in New Orleans. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 11 miles from downtown New Orleans. It’s located mostly in Jefferson Parish. This is the main airport servicing the southeast part of Louisiana. The airport covers about 1,500 acres of land.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Houston to New Orleans?

    You can choose from Spirit Airlines, United, and Southwest for direct flights going to New Orleans from Houston. All of Southwest’s flights go out of Hobby. The others operate theirs out of George Bush. There’s a pretty big range in price. The flight time is right around an hour.

  • What are the stopover options between Houston to New Orleans?

    If you choose a flight with a stopover, you might make a stop in Fort Lauderdale. American Airlines has many flights that stop in Dallas. There are options from around an hour to close to four hours. Delta has a one-stop flight that goes through Atlanta. The stopovers start at under an hour. Travel times run from about four hours up to around eight. You’ll find that Southwest only offers direct flights from Houston to New Orleans. The flight is relatively short and there are many options of non-stop flights so it’s really up to your preference.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Houston to New Orleans?

    You don’t need a passport or a visa to fly to New Orleans from Houston. This is a domestic flight with no stops outside the country. You’ll only need to show up with a valid form of identification. You may use your passport but you don’t have to.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Houston?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Houston to New Orleans. You should not have trouble finding flights to Louis Armstrong from Houston; the airport handles an average of 5 inbound flights from Houston per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the New Orleans airport from Houston. It is only a 11.4 mi journey from Louis Armstrong (MSY) to New Orleans’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Houston to New Orleans for under $100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Houston to New Orleans for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $44, but on average you can expect to pay $66.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Houston to New Orleans for under $100 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Houston to New Orleans under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Houston to New Orleans is less than $82.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Houston to New Orleans for under $100?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Houston to New Orleans within the next 7 days for less than $100.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Houston to New Orleans?

    Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Thursday, Saturday.

  • How many flights depart from Houston to New Orleans on average per day?

    Travelers can expect 6 flights from Houston to New Orleans on average per day.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 17% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 83% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Houston to New Orleans?

    Airlines like Spirit Airlines fly from Houston to New Orleans in about 1h 04m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Houston and New Orleans is about 305 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Houston to New Orleans round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Houston to New Orleans is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $44 on this airline. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 74% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Houston to New Orleans?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Houston to New Orleans?

    Consider Turkish Airlines (88%), Spirit Airlines (86%) or Air New Zealand (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Houston to New Orleans.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to New Orleans?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $29. While the most popular route (Houston Hobby - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for $48 on average our data indicates $333 when flying from Houston to New Orleans.

  • What does IAH to MSY mean?

    Great question - IAH to MSY just means Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), College Station Easterwood Field Airport (CLL), Beaumont Jefferson County Airport (BPT).

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Hourly flight availability from Houston to New Orleans

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
2%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
28%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
45%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
25%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Houston to New Orleans

Explore weekly flight availability from Houston to New Orleans. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Sunday7daily flights
Monday6daily flights
Tuesday6daily flights
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Thursday6daily flights
Friday6daily flights
Saturday2daily flights

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