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$57+ Cheap flights from Houston to New Orleans (MSY)

HOU — MSY
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Find flight deals from Houston to New Orleans

Round-trip from

$209
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$57
(Super.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$285
From Houston to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Houston to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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Tue 12/29

10:03 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

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HOU Houston Hobby - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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7:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop5h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

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HOU Houston Hobby - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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Tue 12/15

7:30 am-12:15 pm

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

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HOU Houston Hobby - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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Wed 12/30

8:30 pm-11:55 pm

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

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$99

HoustonNew Orleans

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 11/18

9:43 pm-9:50 am

1 stop12h 07m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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12:00 am-12:00 am

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$124

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HOU Houston Hobby - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

HOUMSY

Houston Hobby

Sun 1/31

1:45 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$133

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IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

IAHMSY

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/22

10:03 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$134

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IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

IAHMSY

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 12/17

6:30 pm-7:49 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$134

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HOU Houston Hobby - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

HOUMSY

Houston Hobby

Sun 11/22

7:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop3h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

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$143

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HOU Houston Hobby - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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Houston Hobby

Tue 12/1

5:30 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop4h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to New Orleans

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Houston to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from HOU to MSY?

It’s typically best to fly out from Houston to New Orleans in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Houston to New Orleans?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Houston to New Orleans flights typically cost between $189 and $369 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $209 on Frontier (Dec 16-Dec 18).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Houston to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 82 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.

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

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. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for Houston to New Orleans flights

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

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Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

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Brandon Schultz

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Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to New Orleans, such as Southwest,United Airlines, andFrontier. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Houston to New Orleans Travel Guide

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.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 3 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.

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

    Airlines like Southwest and United Airlines fly from Houston to New Orleans in about 1h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Houston and New Orleans is about 302 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to New Orleans round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Houston to New Orleans is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $44 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Southwest, starting at $164 and $177 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 85% 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $29. Southwest flights start at $88 while deals on United Airlines start at $92 one-way.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $88. While the most popular route (Houston George Bush Intcntl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for $177 on average, our data indicates $298 when flying from Houston to New Orleans.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Houston to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Houston to New Orleans

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$44Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$164Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$177Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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