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Cheapest round-trip
$175
Typical prices: $168-$341
Frontier
Sat 11/17Wed 11/21
IAH - MSY • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$177
Typical prices: $166-$340
Southwest
Wed 10/24Wed 10/31
HOU - MSY • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with United Airlines and Southwest. Average duration is 1h 14m
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Cheapest • 5% average savings
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 13 weeks in advance save around 48% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 35% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $262 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 58m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Houston to New Orleans

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Houston to New Orleans

Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 21
Frontier Logo
6:05 am - 4:13 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
10h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Frontier Logo
9:33 am - 11:04 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
25h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$175Frontier
Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Dec 1
United Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 5:48 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
1h 18mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
2:08 pm - 3:31 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
1h 23mnonstop
$177United Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31
Southwest Logo
6:05 pm - 7:20 pmHOU  Houston Hobby-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
1h 15mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 6:55 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-HOU Houston Hobby
1h 15mnonstop
$177Southwest
Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2
Southwest Logo
7:05 am - 8:15 amHOU  Houston Hobby-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
1h 10mnonstop
Southwest Logo
9:45 pm - 11:00 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-HOU Houston Hobby
1h 15mnonstop
$177Southwest
Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17
United Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 5:48 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
1h 18mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
3:43 pm - 5:06 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
1h 23mnonstop
$177United Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
United Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 9:37 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
1h 22mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:12 pm - 8:40 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
1h 28mnonstop
$177United Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 8
Frontier Logo
8:25 pm - 2:21 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
17h 56m1 stop Orlando
Frontier Logo
10:37 am - 12:40 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
14h 03m1 stop Denver Intl
$178Frontier
Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 16
Frontier Logo
6:05 am - 4:13 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
10h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Frontier Logo
6:34 pm - 5:10 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
10h 36m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$178Frontier
Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:28 am - 4:22 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:30 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
15h 30m2 stops Tampa Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$180Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19
American Airlines Logo
7:02 pm - 11:27 pmIAH  Houston George Bush Intcntl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
4h 25m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
7:46 pm - 11:59 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl
4h 13m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$181American Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Houston to New Orleans flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Houston to New Orleans with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Houston to New Orleans?

Round-trip flights from Houston to New Orleans start at $175. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $168 to $341. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $175 on Frontier.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to New Orleans, it is 4% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 21% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • September is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to New Orleans at $165 round-trip.
  • July ($372) and June ($338) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 125% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Houston to New Orleans the cheapest?

Flights from Houston to New Orleans are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 48% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Houston to New Orleans

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines

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.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Southwest

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.

John Walton

John Walton

Expert on IAH

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.

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on MSY

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.

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on HOU

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.

Key details for Houston to New Orleans flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$58
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 33% lower on average.
Flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to New Orleans

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Your Houston to New Orleans flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Houston to New Orleans flights?

    Among airlines operating Houston to New Orleans flights:

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

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

  • What airlines are available from Houston to New Orleans?

    2 airlines operate flights between Houston and New Orleans. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • United Airlines
    • Southwest

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Houston to New Orleans?

    Flights from Houston to New Orleans may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Houston to New Orleans flights?

    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
    • Southwest: 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.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Houston to New Orleans?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to New Orleans:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Houston to New Orleans?

    On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $253 round-trip and layover options via Orlando (MCO) at $262.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Houston to New Orleans?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Houston to New Orleans pass through?

    One-stop flights from Houston to New Orleans most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 53% of one-stop connections
    • Orlando (MCO) - 29% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 3% of one-stop connections

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

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Houston to New Orleans?

    On the Houston to New Orleans route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 21%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $245 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $307: a $62 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How are flight departures from Houston to New Orleans spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to New Orleans flights, with 36% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 7%.

  • What popular places can I visit in New Orleans?

    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.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Houston to New Orleans?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston to New Orleans:

    • Earliest: departs at 5:40 am and lands at 6:54 am
    • Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 12:14 am.

    The flight takes about 1h 14m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Houston to New Orleans flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 55% above the route average of $253. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Houston to New Orleans?

    A nonstop flight from Houston to New Orleans takes 1h 14m, covering 306 miles.

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

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Houston to New Orleans changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $175 to $1,316. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Houston to New Orleans looking right now?

    One-way fares from Houston to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $77, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Houston to New Orleans?

    Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 58m, compared with 5h 46m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 10h 45m via Orlando (MCO).

  • What car rental options are available at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)?

    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

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Houston to New Orleans flight?

    Round-trip flights from Houston to New Orleans range from $168 to $341, with an average of $253 over the past 12 months. Anything below $168 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Houston to New Orleans flights?

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

Your guide to booking Houston to New Orleans flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $245 - about $62 less than Monday (20% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 13 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 48% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Houston to New Orleans trip for September. Fares historically average $165 round-trip in that month - typically $207 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Friday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

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Direct returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Houston

Monday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Friday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

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