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Among airlines operating Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to New Orleans flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and New Orleans.

Flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to New Orleans usually depart from Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to New Orleans:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $245 round-trip, compared to $292 via a layover through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to New Orleans most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 11% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to New Orleans route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $233 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $319, a difference of $86. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to New Orleans flights, with 38% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 12%.

Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are Bourbon Street, New Orleans Morial Convention Center and Caesars Superdome. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to New Orleans:

• Earliest: departs at 7:20 am and lands at 8:38 am
• Latest: departs at 10:02 pm and lands at 11:20 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 18m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 51% above the route average of $245. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to New Orleans takes 1h 18m, covering 304 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $177 to $1,034. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $96, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 09m, compared with 5h 19m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 45m via Orlando (MCO).

New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Dollar
· Priceless
· Hertz
· Thrifty
· Budget

Round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to New Orleans range from $159 to $330, with an average of $245 over the past 12 months. Anything below $159 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to New Orleans route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.