Cheap flights from Houston to New Orleans (MSY) from $28

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to New Orleans (average of $248). Flying from Houston to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 $43, but on average you can expect to pay $62.

• 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 $73.

• 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: Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday.

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

  Travelers can expect 7 flights from Houston to New Orleans on average per day.
  Morning (6am - Noon) - 43% of flight departures
  Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 57% 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 02m. 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 $43 on this airline. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 74% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

• What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to New Orleans one-way?

  To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $28. United Airlines flights start at $49 while deals on American Airlines start at $79 one-way.

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

  Before booking your flight from Houston to New Orleans check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Spirit Airlines or United Airlines.

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

  Consider Turkish Airlines (86%), ANA (83%) or Air Canada (81%) 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 $47 on average our data indicates $158 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).

• Can I find deals for flights from Houston to New Orleans that include extra baggage allowance?

  The amount of baggage you can bring on your Houston to New Orleans flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

• Can I find deals on flights from Houston to New Orleans with specific airlines?

  Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Houston to New Orleans flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

• Can I find deals for flights from Houston to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

  Yes. In addition to deals on Houston to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

• How can I find direct flights from Houston to New Orleans?

  After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Houston to New Orleans.

• Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to New Orleans?

  Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

• Can I find deals for flights from Houston to New Orleans that allow pets onboard?

  Many airlines flying from Houston to New Orleans offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

• Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Houston to New Orleans?

  Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Houston to New Orleans flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

• How recently were the Houston to New Orleans flight deals updated?

  The Houston to New Orleans flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/26.