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$43 Find Cheap Flights from Houston to New Orleans

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Cheapest round-trip
$65
Overall average: $175
Spirit Airlines
Mon 11/17Thu 11/20
IAH - MSY • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$43
Typical prices: $57-$233
Spirit Airlines
Wed 11/19
IAH - MSY • 1 stop
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Southwest's two free checked bags benefit travelers.
MSY provides easy rideshare access to New Orleans.
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Houston to New Orleans

Mon, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 20
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11:10 pm - 12:20 amIAH-MSY
1h 10mnonstop
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3:46 pm - 5:10 pmMSY-IAH
1h 24mnonstop
$65Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 14
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11:10 pm - 12:20 amIAH-MSY
1h 10mnonstop
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8:49 pm - 10:11 pmMSY-IAH
1h 22mnonstop
$72Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 16
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11:10 pm - 12:20 amIAH-MSY
1h 10mnonstop
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9:56 pm - 11:21 pmMSY-IAH
1h 25mnonstop
$73Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Feb 20 - Sun, Feb 22
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4:53 pm - 6:08 pmIAH-MSY
1h 15mnonstop
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2:28 pm - 3:58 pmMSY-IAH
1h 30mnonstop
$83Frontier
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Mon, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 20
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10:28 am - 4:57 pmIAH-MSY
6h 29m1 stop
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3:46 pm - 5:10 pmMSY-IAH
1h 24mnonstop
$84Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 15
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9:48 pm - 10:59 pmIAH-MSY
1h 11mnonstop
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3:56 pm - 5:21 pmMSY-IAH
1h 25mnonstop
$97United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 15
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5:45 am - 6:50 amHOU-MSY
1h 05mnonstop
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6:30 pm - 7:50 pmMSY-HOU
1h 20mnonstop
$97Southwest
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Fri, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 17
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11:10 pm - 12:20 amIAH-MSY
1h 10mnonstop
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5:52 pm - 9:33 amMSY-IAH
15h 41m1 stop
$102Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 15
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5:45 am - 6:50 amHOU-MSY
1h 05mnonstop
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3:00 pm - 7:35 pmMSY-HOU
4h 35m1 stop
$107Southwest
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Mon, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 20
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10:28 am - 4:57 pmIAH-MSY
6h 29m1 stop
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11:45 am - 10:30 pmMSY-IAH
10h 45m1 stop
$110Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Houston to New Orleans flights

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?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Houston to New Orleans costs $57 on the route between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) and New Orleans (MSY). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 25% cheaper than other Houston-New Orleans routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

The average price of all round-trip 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 Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Houston, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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 round-trip 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 September, where tickets cost $139 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $243 and $224 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston 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 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 to New Orleans, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Houston to New Orleans

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 20-inch width and 11 inches more legroom.


Spirit's Wi-Fi offers gate-to-gate connectivity for browsing and streaming.

United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


Consider Priority Boarding to ensure overhead bin space for your carry-on.

Southwest

Southwest offers free carry-on and personal item, despite recent baggage policy changes.


Southwest's cancellation policy allows changes up to 10 minutes before departure.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
Airports
IAH

IAH's free Wi-Fi and multiple lounges, including United Clubs, enhance your pre-flight experience. Check terminal locations for the best access.

Read more about IAHby John Walton
HOU

Navigating HOU is a breeze with its single terminal and compact layout. Expect quick security checks and easy access to gates.

Read more about HOUby Yulia Denisyuk
MSY

MSY offers easy rideshare access to New Orleans. Find taxis and rideshares at Level 1, door 7, for a quick city transfer.

Read more about MSYby Daniel Scheffler
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Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Cheapest flight$43
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 $43 for a one-way ticket and $65 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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between Houston and New Orleans.

  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Houston to New Orleans?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Houston to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
Find which airlines fly direct from Houston to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Houston to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Houston

Monday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Houston to New Orleans

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Houston to New Orleans. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Houston to New Orleans? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

8.0 ExcellentGreg, Oct 2025OAK - BUR
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Great flight. Outstanding Service. Southwest was able to put us on a direct flight to Denver when the connection could have been affected by a later arrival to Baltimore. The direct flight was less expensive that the flight with the connection in Baltimore.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Boarded on time but once we were ready for take off, the crew determined that, although every seat was taken, somehow someone was on the wrong flight. Delay, delay delay, announcements and ended up with one person checking EVERY ID against their passenger Manifest only to figure out it was a "clerical error." We departed 54 minutes late causing me to run in the St. Louis Airport to make my connection and lose the priority boarding spot I had paid for. Unnecessary delay.

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

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.

The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Flight was delayed and missed my connection Lufthansa didn’t respond.

Was on time until within 1 hour of flight-how does that happen? Staff very friendly.

the delay for 3 hours was understandable due to weather conditions but the flight should’ve provided some on flight compensations or at least provide more food.

United could have one single once of customer service. No human United employee would help me with the invalid mileage plus number, they said I had to speak with the computer.

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

Although the flight was delayed the crew and the flight itself were very good. Couldn't fault anything and after the disappointment of being abandoned in the US by BA it was a welcome relief to travel with United

Always comes in handy when I want a quick weekend getaway.

The entire staff from check in agents to flight attendants were pleasant and professional. Would suggest a complimentary water.

Spirit is low fare air line. Food also cost you. No free food.

Everyone was kind for the most part. I did travel with children and paid for seats and even then it was not as suitable. I tried calling their customer service prior to check in and I was told they couldn't help me because I didn't purchase my tickets with them.

I think the staff was nice. They took time to explain safety protocols. Boarding was great. They started early and our flight left a little early which was convenient. Having free games to play would have been better

Better than my las vagas experience, but still dissapointed with the airline support service.

I love Spirit. New aircraft, great cabin service, the airfares are low cost which helps me visit my hospitalized daughter anytime I can without paying a fortune.

My flight was good from my wheelchair assist to the plan & my exit.

The flight was on time. The seats are very narrow.

Seats are poor. They do not lean back. They do not even have pockets on the back, making it impossible to store a phone or a coke bottle. If you opt for basic economy cheap seats, they stick you always in the middle or window seat, even though there are unoccupied seats on the aisle. And then there is the nickel and diming. No carry-ons. And checking your carry-on is $70. At the end there is no price advantage but there is plenty of aggravation.

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