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$31 Find Cheap Flights from Houston 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Houston to New Orleans

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Houston to New Orleans.
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3:49 pm - 5:06 pmIAH-MSY
1h 17mnonstop
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6:11 pm - 7:34 pmMSY-IAH
1h 23mnonstop
$50Spirit Airlines
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Thu, May 22 - Thu, May 29
Spirit Airlines Logo
3:49 pm - 5:06 pmIAH-MSY
1h 17mnonstop
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6:11 pm - 7:34 pmMSY-IAH
1h 23mnonstop
$51Spirit Airlines
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Thu, May 22 - Thu, May 29
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6:30 am - 5:25 pmIAH-MSY
10h 55m1 stop
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6:11 pm - 7:34 pmMSY-IAH
1h 23mnonstop
Tue, May 13 - Fri, May 16
Southwest Logo
5:45 pm - 6:55 pmHOU-MSY
1h 10mnonstop
Southwest Logo
3:45 pm - 5:05 pmMSY-HOU
1h 20mnonstop
$161Southwest
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Tue, May 20 - Wed, May 21
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3:49 pm - 5:06 pmIAH-MSY
1h 17mnonstop
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7:50 pm - 10:38 amMSY-IAH
14h 48m1 stop
Fri, May 16 - Sun, May 18
United Airlines Logo
9:59 pm - 11:15 pmIAH-MSY
1h 16mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
9:50 am - 11:07 amMSY-IAH
1h 17mnonstop
$170United Airlines
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Wed, May 28 - Wed, Jun 4
Southwest Logo
5:55 am - 7:00 amHOU-MSY
1h 05mnonstop
Southwest Logo
12:20 pm - 1:40 pmMSY-HOU
1h 20mnonstop
$171Southwest
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Thu, May 22 - Sun, May 25
American Airlines Logo
6:41 pm - 10:13 pmHOU-MSY
3h 32m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:12 pm - 5:49 pmMSY-HOU
3h 37m1 stop
$183American Airlines
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Sun, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 9
American Airlines Logo
5:02 am - 9:51 amIAH-MSY
4h 49m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:07 pm - 11:39 pmMSY-IAH
5h 32m1 stop
$183American Airlines
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Sun, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 9
United Airlines Logo
11:58 am - 1:16 pmIAH-MSY
1h 18mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 4:51 pmMSY-IAH
1h 21mnonstop
$198United Airlines
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Sat, May 24 - Sat, May 24
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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

Enjoy two free checked bags up to 50 pounds each, ideal for travelers with extra luggage.


Download the Southwest app for free in-flight messaging and entertainment streaming.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
Airports
IAH

Navigating IAH is easier if you're not flying United. Other airlines use a single terminal, simplifying your departure process.

Read more about IAHby John Walton
HOU

Use the Hobby Airport app to reserve parking spots and check real-time security wait times for a smoother departure experience.

Read more about HOUby Yulia Denisyuk
MSY

For a quick ride to New Orleans, take a rideshare or taxi from Level 1, door 7, at the ground transportation center.

Read more about MSYby Daniel Scheffler
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Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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John Walton

John Walton

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John Walton

John Walton

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

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on MSY

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

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 Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on HOU

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

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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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?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Houston to New Orleans.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Houston to New Orleans cost $50 and was between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) and New Orleans (MSY). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $50.

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 Tuesday and avoid Sundays 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 Mondays.

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 June, where tickets cost $137 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $243 and $237 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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight$31
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 $31 for a one-way ticket and $50 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Houston to New Orleans?

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, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

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, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

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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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 4294 reviews
7.1Food
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.6Entertainment
Airline reviews

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

8.0 ExcellentJohn, Apr 2025PVD - FLL
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It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

The seats were a bit cramped and worn, but otherwise okay.

I would have liked to arrive on time - not 5 hours late!

After a 3 hour layover in Denver my flight was delayed over 5 hours! No explanation; no assistance; no offer to provide compensation; no one at Southwest was willing to offer any assistance. 8 hours in the Denver airport - ridiculous!

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

My suitcase was completed destroyed. The top part is broken and unusable now.

We boarded but then sat there waiting on some missed connection people to get on so we sat for about 15 minutes for that. Then we sat again because the passenger manifest was wrong and they had to figure it out before we could leave. That took about another 20 minutes or so. The crew was working hard to figure it out so it’s not their fault. It ended up being a system glitch where someone was upgraded to first class while another person was also in the same seat and it just created a mess that took a little while to figure out. They literally went to every person on the plane asking their names to see who was sitting in the wrong seat. I also hate the entertainment that must be watched on your phone or tablet. Just give us setback screens. It’s so much better. Almost every Delta flight has this now and it is so nice to have them. The crew did a great job. I have no complaints from them. They were very hard working, even with the mishap and a disgruntled passenger.

My priority checked bag was not loaded on the flight. I had to sit in baggage claim in Las Vegas for 2 1/2 hours waiting for the next flight. All baggage staff were very helpful, tracking showed it as scanned for loading. Nobody told me why it wasn't on my flight.

All male crew was just too woke for me. I felt like a sardine. I will never take a window seat or the rearmost seat again. I booked early and did not pay for seat selection and that was a mistake. The security at IAH was atrocious. I was violated and radiated as I was in a hurry to connect to my other flight. I may have lost items under the seat in front of me that I couldn't see nor bend over to look.

It’s been awhile since I have traveled on United. I, along with my family who were on the flight noted how smoothly everything went . Boarding, flight crew and service was excellent.

In general ok, my only issue is that they had no hot items for purchase. I had very little time in my connection due to baggage/customs/TSA, thag I barely even had a chance for a stop at the washroom and buy water, to make it to my gate when they started boarding. I had nothing to eat because the trip started early, so I was ready to purchase, and they had nothing except for dry items like snacks. I had to purchase a mediocre, overpriced cheese and fruit board, instead of at least a pizza or sliders that I was planning on getting. Other than that, it was fine. But that’s typical Air Canada, to not have enough.

How badly can you screw up baggage claim? We were told to go to baggage claim too for our bags from this flight. Another flights bags were there. They finished up. More bags from a different flight arrived. Our bags did not Finally the baggage claim belt stopped working and and are flight was still listed on the arrivals for that baggage claim 2. And then nothing It turns out that they had been delivered not only the United baggage claim but far away on a Delta baggage claim No I never told us. It was only the people looking around who had been on the flight But I’m sure there was plenty of time for the employees to raffle through the bags and steal whatever they wanted

There was no USB plug in my section of the plane. So I could not charge my phone. Also, there was no screen to watch movie or anything like that. Wish I had known that in advance, I would’ve brought my iPad.

Long wait before take off without an update for 20 minutes. Flight was good otherwise.

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.

Worst Airplane ride I ever have taken... My purchased seat was changed without my consent

Boarding was not clear; no announcement about delay. My sister and kid were seated separately for me and even though there were tons of seats up front, they wouldn't let us switch.

The plane flew smoothly and the crew was polite and kind. We loved our flight!

They changed our departure time 6 times before I even reached the airport. Delayed, Ontime, Delayed Back on time, Then Delayed. We finally boarded the plane and then we had to sit on the runway for over an hour only to be told they were taking us back to the gate for an additional 2 hour delay. Lack of communication and a complete waste of time! Never again!

Great! First time flying with Spirit and I definitely loved it!

Very difficult. Flew out on Dec 24th and it was a mess. They know it is going to be the busiest time of the year and they had no organization. Finally they called for people going on certiam flights so they could get them thru thw line then we had to rush to our gate to get in li e to board.We missed our flight do to being stuck at the border of Mexico. They would not work with us to make an affordable price so we had to wait a day with no where to go and pay 280 more for our flights. I would think that a complimentary drink would be nice. But we had to pay 4.49 for a coke. Not an overall good experience

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