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$30 Find cheap flights from Houston to New Orleans

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Houston to New Orleans departing on 5/31. 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.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Houston to New Orleans, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Houston to New Orleans, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to New Orleans

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Houston to New Orleans that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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7:55 am - 8:57 amIAH-MSY
1h 02mnonstop
4:08 pm - 5:28 pmMSY-IAH
1h 20mnonstop
$42Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 5
2:20 pm - 3:26 pmIAH-MSY
1h 06mnonstop
4:08 pm - 5:28 pmMSY-IAH
1h 20mnonstop
$44Spirit Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Wed, Jun 5
1:01 pm - 12:45 amIAH-MSY
11h 44m1 stop
12:02 pm - 9:02 amMSY-IAH
21h 00m1 stop
Tue, May 28 - Tue, Jun 4
7:39 am - 8:54 amIAH-MSY
1h 15mnonstop
7:00 am - 8:16 amMSY-IAH
1h 16mnonstop
$158United Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 5
11:00 pm - 10:21 pmIAH-MSY
23h 21m1 stop
5:30 am - 6:47 amMSY-IAH
1h 17mnonstop
Sat, May 25 - Thu, Jun 6
8:19 pm - 9:34 pmIAH-MSY
1h 15mnonstop
5:50 pm - 7:10 pmMSY-IAH
1h 20mnonstop
$198United Airlines
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Sun, May 26 - Tue, May 28
10:15 am - 3:07 pmHOU-MSY
4h 52m1 stop
6:13 pm - 11:55 pmMSY-HOU
5h 42m1 stop
$202American Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, May 29
6:23 pm - 10:39 pmHOU-MSY
4h 16m1 stop
7:42 pm - 11:55 pmMSY-HOU
4h 13m1 stop
$208American Airlines
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Thu, May 30 - Mon, Jun 3
9:35 pm - 9:27 pmHOU-MSY
23h 52m1 stop
11:21 pm - 1:41 pmMSY-HOU
14h 20m1 stop
$296Frontier
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Thu, May 23 - Sun, May 26
9:35 pm - 9:27 pmHOU-MSY
23h 52m1 stop
10:59 pm - 8:45 amMSY-HOU
9h 46m1 stop
$300Frontier
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Thu, May 30 - Fri, Jun 7

Flights from Houston to New Orleans - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Houston to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Houston to New Orleans flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Houston to New Orleans.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Houston to New Orleans cost $36 and was between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and New Orleans. On average, the best prices are found if you fly from Houston Hobby Airport to New Orleans. The average price for a return flight for this route is $29.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to New Orleans?

The average price of all flights from Houston to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Houston to New Orleans, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Houston, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Houston to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Houston to New Orleans is August, where tickets cost $116 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and January, where the average cost of tickets is $261 and $209 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Houston to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Houston to New Orleans, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 38 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Houston to New Orleans?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to New Orleans from Houston were found on Spirit Airlines ($30) and United Airlines ($49), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($42) and United Airlines ($158).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Houston and New Orleans?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Houston to New Orleans.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Houston to New Orleans. They are: Southwest, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Spirit Airlines at $28 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Spirit Airlines.

How many flights are there between Houston and New Orleans per day?

Each day, there are between 18 and 24 nonstop flights that take off from Houston and land in New Orleans, with an average flight time of 1h 12m. The most common departure time is 7:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 149 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Houston and New Orleans?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Houston to New Orleans take?

This flight route requires at least one stop and takes a minimum of 1h 02m.

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Cheapest flight

$30
Flight from Houston George Bush Airport to New Orleans

When to book flights from Houston to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Houston to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Houston to New Orleans

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston to New Orleans was $30 for a one-way ticket and $42 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston and New Orleans?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Houston and on arrival in New Orleans.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Houston to New Orleans?

    When flying out of Houston you will be using one of these airports: Houston Hobby or Houston George Bush Intcntl. You will be landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston to New Orleans?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston to New Orleans?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Houston and New Orleans, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston to New Orleans?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Houston to New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston to New Orleans?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Houston is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Houston to New Orleans?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back to Houston with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston to New Orleans?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Orleans from Houston up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Houston to New Orleans?

Find which airlines fly direct from Houston to Louis Armstrong, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Houston to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +7 more

ANA, Air Canada, +8 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +7 more

ANA, Air Canada, +8 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +7 more

ANA, Air Canada, +8 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

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Nonstop returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Houston

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +7 more

ANA, Air Canada, +8 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +7 more

ANA, Air Canada, +8 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +7 more

ANA, Air Canada, +8 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Houston to New Orleans found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/31Fri
nonstopSpirit Airlines
1h 02mIAH-MSY
$30
5/26Sun
nonstopSpirit Airlines
1h 06mIAH-MSY
$31
5/28Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 15mIAH-MSY
$49
6/29Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 16mIAH-MSY
$70
5/28Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 05mIAH-MSY
$79
7/5Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 14mIAH-MSY
$91
5/12Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
25h 52mHOU-MSY
$133
5/23Thu
1 stopFrontier
23h 52mHOU-MSY
$135
8/17Sat
1 stopFrontier
22h 46mIAH-MSY
$136
7/12Fri
1 stopSun Country Air
14h 32mHOU-MSY
$144

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Last minute flights from Houston to New Orleans

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Houston to New Orleans that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/3Fri
nonstopSpirit Airlines
1h 09mIAH-MSY
5/8Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 55mMSY-IAH
$136
5/3Fri
nonstopSpirit Airlines
1h 09mIAH-MSY
5/8Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
26h 25mMSY-IAH
$179
5/4Sat
multi-stop
21h 24mIAH-MSY
5/7Tue
multi-stop
16h 11mMSY-IAH
$259
5/4Sat
multi-stop
20h 46mIAH-MSY
5/6Mon
nonstop
1h 25mMSY-IAH
$321
5/4Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 15mHOU-MSY
6/2Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 15mMSY-HOU
$416
4/30Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
3h 45mHOU-MSY
5/5Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 11mMSY-HOU
$476
5/4Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 12mIAH-MSY
5/5Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 25mMSY-IAH
$561
4/30Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 12mIAH-MSY
5/5Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 22mMSY-IAH
$565
5/2Thu
multi-stopSun Country Air
15h 52mHOU-MSY
5/5Sun
multi-stopSun Country Air
8h 34mMSY-HOU
$571
5/2Thu
multi-stopSun Country Air
15h 52mHOU-MSY
5/5Sun
multi-stopSun Country Air
8h 34mMSY-HOU
$576

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Flights to New Orleans

Destination:

New Orleans (MSY)United States

Return flight deals:

New Orleans - Houston

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