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Round-trip from | $76 (Kiwi.com) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $42 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $224 |
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Depart
Return
Price
HoustonNew Orleans
IAH - MSY
IAHMSY
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Mon 12/1
8:35 pm-7:54 am
1 stop11h 19m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 12/3
1:00 pm-2:24 pm
Nonstop1h 24m
HoustonNew Orleans
IAH - MSY
IAHMSY
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Sat 12/6
8:37 pm-5:10 am
1 stop8h 33m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 12/13
6:04 am-7:32 pm
1 stop13h 28m
HoustonNew Orleans
HOU - MSY
HOUMSY
Houston Hobby
Wed 12/3
8:40 pm-9:50 pm
Nonstop1h 10m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 12/10
6:30 pm-7:50 pm
Nonstop1h 20m
HoustonNew Orleans
IAH - MSY
IAHMSY
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Wed 1/28
8:35 pm-9:51 pm
Nonstop1h 16m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 2/3
5:35 pm-7:02 pm
Nonstop1h 27m
HoustonNew Orleans
IAH - MSY
IAHMSY
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Tue 12/9
9:48 pm-10:59 pm
Nonstop1h 11m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 12/10
5:15 am-6:34 am
Nonstop1h 19m
HoustonNew Orleans
IAH - MSY
IAHMSY
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Fri 1/30
6:50 pm-8:06 pm
Nonstop1h 16m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 2/1
6:55 pm-8:22 pm
Nonstop1h 27m
HoustonNew Orleans
HOU - MSY
HOUMSY
Houston Hobby
Wed 1/28
11:05 am-12:15 pm
Nonstop1h 10m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 2/3
6:35 am-11:15 am
1 stop4h 40m
HoustonNew Orleans
HOU - MSY
HOUMSY
Houston Hobby
Tue 12/16
6:00 am-9:55 am
1 stop3h 55m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 12/16
1:55 pm-3:20 pm
Nonstop1h 25m
HoustonNew Orleans
HOU - MSY
HOUMSY
Houston Hobby
Tue 12/9
8:55 am-10:05 am
Nonstop1h 10m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 12/10
1:45 pm-7:50 pm
2 stops6h 05m
HoustonNew Orleans
HOU - MSY
HOUMSY
Houston Hobby
Wed 12/10
11:20 am-12:30 pm
Nonstop1h 10m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 12/13
2:40 pm-4:00 pm
Nonstop1h 20m
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 41 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.
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to New Orleans (average of $31). Flying from Houston to New Orleans in November is currently the most expensive (average of $66). 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.
It’s typically best to fly out from Houston to New Orleans in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 57% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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OKC - AUS
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.
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.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$45 | Average$104 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$109 | Average$262 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$111 | Average$239 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |