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$65 Find Cheap Flights from Houston George Bush Airport to New Orleans

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Cheapest round-trip
$148
Overall average: $229
Frontier
Fri 3/27Sun 3/29
IAH - MSY • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$65
Typical prices: $108-$192
Spirit Airlines
Sat 3/21
IAH - MSY • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from George Bush Intcntl to New Orleans (IAH-MSY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from George Bush Intcntl 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from George Bush Intcntl to New Orleans

Fri, Mar 27 - Sun, Mar 29
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7:22 pm - 8:37 pm
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1h 15mnonstop
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6:50 pm - 8:20 pm
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1h 30mnonstop
$148Frontier
Sat, May 9 - Mon, May 11
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9:32 am - 6:58 pm
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11:06 am - 10:30 pm
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11h 24m
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$149Spirit Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Mon, May 4
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21h 35m
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11:26 am - 12:56 pm
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$150Frontier
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
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11h 22m
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$152Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Mon, May 4
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$153Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 20 - Tue, Mar 24
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$154Spirit Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Sun, Mar 22
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$155Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Fri, Mar 27
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Sat, Mar 28 - Tue, Mar 31
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$157Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 28 - Mon, Mar 30
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$158Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for George Bush Intcntl to New Orleans flights

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

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to New Orleans on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Houston George Bush Airport to New Orleans. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport 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 George Bush Intcntl Airport to New Orleans is September, where tickets cost $97 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $318 and $286 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to New Orleans?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to New Orleans, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from George Bush Intcntl to New Orleans

 
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Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$65
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
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When to book flights from George Bush Intcntl to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from George Bush Intcntl to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Houston George Bush Airport to New Orleans flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to New Orleans?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to New Orleans was $65 for a one-way ticket and $148 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Houston George Bush Airport to New Orleans. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Houston George Bush Airport to New Orleans?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Houston George Bush Airport to New Orleans flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Houston George Bush Airport to New Orleans flight route.

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Houston George Bush Airport and New Orleans.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Houston George Bush Airport to New Orleans?

    There are nonstop flights from Houston George Bush Airport to New Orleans on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Houston to New Orleans, United Airlines or Spirit Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to New Orleans are United Airlines and Spirit Airlines. With an average price for the route of $265 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Spirit Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $87 and an overall rating of 6.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston George Bush Airport 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 George Bush Airport to New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston George Bush Airport 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 George Bush Airport 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 George Bush Airport 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 George Bush Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Houston George Bush Airport and MSY can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston George Bush Airport 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 George Bush Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to New Orleans

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $74 or less one-way and $243 or less round-trip.

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from George Bush Intcntl to New Orleans

 
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Terrible because it was cancelled due to volcanic ash clouds in Guatemala while all other airlines kept flying. Had to pay for a hotel to stay overnight in Houston and try to fly next day.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Feb 2026
IAH - GUA
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Terrible because it was cancelled due to volcanic ash clouds in Guatemala while all other airlines kept flying. Had to pay for a hotel to stay overnight in Houston and try to fly next day.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Airport terminal was outdated, flight was on a small jet with no wifi

The crew made our experience extremely bad. They were rude and didn’t have anything for kids.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

I like flying first class, and United has a nice one

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Seats had less pitch than a regional jet. Food was OK. Have to buy alcohol on US based carriers flying international. Boarding was a mess. Did not have bags but overhead space was gone quick. Would like to see the airlines enforce the one bag over and one bag under policy

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Crew was excellent. This was a relatively long flight though and had very little leg room, and no entertainment.

I purchased extra legroom so I will be comfortable but the guy behind me is a big guy who keeps on moving and since he is big I can feel his movement at the back of my chair.

They canceled the flight and didn't assist in getting a new flight on any airline. I had to spend 10 hrs in the airport after getting a ticket On Delta for twice as much. I've flown Spirit many times and this was my worst experience I've had.

Late taking off. ATC sent us circling around Chicago for almost an hour, after landing taxied for 40 minutes.

We had too many delays for the crew not the plane

The flight was delayed by over an hour. The flight departure time and gate info kept changing several times. Very frustrating boarding experience and inconvenient for families with little children.

Awful!!! Spirit cancelled my flight just 4 hours before departure- with no alternative flights available. I ended up missing a huge family gathering because I wasn’t able to get out. Such An awful experience. And on top of that, all the buckle and dime-ing for bags. I will never book with Spirit EVER

Terrible. They cancelled the flight at the last minute after I had checked in at the airport and then told me they could only put me on a flight after 7 days. Pathetic.

Terrible they canceled the flight very sheepishly and ended up costing me 1200 dollars and kayak and xcover are doing nothing

Spirit cancelled the flight very late last night, I was on the way to the airport when I found out

Flight was canceled and instead of rescheduling at the gate we had to go out to the ticket counter. Unruly kids kicking the back of my rows chair with staff to inattentive to say something.

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent Frontier Airlines flight. I was charged $99 at the gate because my bag was said to be too large, yet once onboard there was no available overhead bin space, and I was required to place the bag under the seat in front of me anyway. This made the charge feel unnecessary and unfair. Additionally, before the flight even took off, I was asked to move from the seat I paid for into a middle seat so another passenger and her cat could have my seat to themselves. I was not offered compensation or an explanation for being moved from a paid seat. Between the unexpected bag fee and being forced to give up my seat, this experience fell well below acceptable customer service standards. I would appreciate a review of this situation and appropriate compensation.

It was costly and difficult to check in. $85 to take a small suitcase with me, carry on or checked and $75 on the return trip, Plus $25 if I didn't check my self in check in $25, because I couldn't do it on the kiosk. Small very uncomfortable seats, waited on the runway for near an hour each way. It was my worst flight to date.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

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