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$49+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Hobby (HOU)

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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — HOU
Jul 14 — Jul 211
Mon 7/14
Mon 7/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Houston Hobby are usually found in May or February, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Hobby

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Hobby (HOU). 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 July 9, 2025.

Round-trip from

$97
(Southwest)

One-way from

$49
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$177

Good round-trip deal

$291 or less

Good one-way deal

$152 or less
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Houston Hobby
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Hobby
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Hobby. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 9, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/115:30 amMSY - HOU
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Wed 8/137:00 pmHOU - MSY
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/6$97
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/65:24 amMSY - HOU
1 stop4h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/124:20 pmHOU - MSY
1 stop3h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/8$158

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Houston Hobby Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

New Orleans

Fly to

Hobby

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansHouston

MSY - HOU

MSYHOU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/11

5:30 am-6:45 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Houston Hobby

Wed 8/13

7:00 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$97

New OrleansHouston

MSY - HOU

MSYHOU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 8/6

5:24 am-9:44 am

1 stop4h 20m

Houston Hobby

Tue 8/12

4:20 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop3h 54m

$158

New OrleansHouston

MSY - HOU

MSYHOU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 8/6

9:05 am-10:20 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$49

New OrleansHouston

MSY - HOU

MSYHOU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/11

5:24 am-9:44 am

1 stop4h 20m

$80

New OrleansHouston

MSY - HOU

MSYHOU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/18

6:30 am-7:12 pm

2 stops12h 42m

$134

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Deals found on 7/7

The best insider tips for New Orleans to Houston Hobby Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New Orleans to Houston Hobby Airport trip
Airports
MSY

Expect short security waits at MSY, with average times around 15 minutes, making it easy to navigate for early morning flights.

Read more about MSYby Brandon Schultz
HOU

For a quick exit from HOU, use a map app with real-time traffic to avoid I-45 congestion during peak hours.

Read more about HOUby Scott Laird
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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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Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on HOU

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

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.

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Hobby

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Hobby from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Houston Hobby Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Hobby. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New Orleans to Houston Hobby Airport, you should look to book at least 42 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 month to book a flight from New Orleans to Houston Hobby Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $230). Flying from New Orleans to Houston Hobby Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 MSY to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Hobby. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 9, 2025.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Hobby. Price data was last updated on July 6, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Houston Hobby Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Hobby

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hobby. 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 Hobby. Reviews last updated July 9, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest and American Airlines from New Orleans to Houston Hobby Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,253 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Hobby. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Most people fly from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) if they book a flight from New Orleans to Houston Hobby. On average, Louis Armstrong has 4 outbound flights to Houston Hobby per day from 3 airlines. New Orleans Louis Armstrong is conveniently located just 11.4 mi from New Orleans’s city center.

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

    Currently priced at $97, Southwest will fly you from New Orleans to Houston Hobby Airport and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $158. These flights start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest flight price from New Orleans to Houston Hobby Airport is $88. On average you can expect to pay $286. The most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Houston Hobby), can usually be booked for $52.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Hobby 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 New Orleans to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $230). Flying from New Orleans to Houston Hobby Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 New Orleans to Hobby

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Hobby. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$50Average$104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$109Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$117Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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