$34 Find Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Houston

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Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Houston

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Houston 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 New Orleans to Houston

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from New Orleans to Houston.
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Spirit Airlines Logo
6:11 pm - 7:34 pmMSY-IAH
1h 23mnonstop
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3:49 pm - 5:06 pmIAH-MSY
1h 17mnonstop
$50Spirit Airlines
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Fri, May 30 - Sun, Jun 1
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:19 pm - 7:44 pmMSY-IAH
1h 25mnonstop
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4:05 pm - 5:14 pmIAH-MSY
1h 09mnonstop
$51Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Jun 12 - Mon, Jun 16
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12:10 pm - 10:37 amMSY-IAH
22h 27m1 stop
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3:49 pm - 5:06 pmIAH-MSY
1h 17mnonstop
Fri, May 16 - Sun, May 18
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6:11 pm - 7:34 pmMSY-IAH
1h 23mnonstop
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9:05 pm - 11:20 amIAH-MSY
14h 15m1 stop
Fri, May 16 - Sat, May 17
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 6:45 amMSY-HOU
1h 15mnonstop
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7:30 am - 8:40 amHOU-MSY
1h 10mnonstop
$157Southwest
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Thu, Jun 19 - Sat, Jun 21
Southwest Logo
11:25 am - 12:45 pmMSY-HOU
1h 20mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 7:35 amHOU-MSY
1h 05mnonstop
$160Southwest
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Sat, May 24 - Tue, May 27
Frontier Logo
10:49 am - 4:17 pmMSY-IAH
5h 28m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 6:50 pmIAH-MSY
12h 50m1 stop
$181Frontier
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Tue, May 13 - Sun, May 18
Frontier Logo
10:49 am - 4:17 pmMSY-IAH
5h 28m1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:50 am - 3:18 pmIAH-MSY
6h 28m1 stop
$191Frontier
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Tue, May 13 - Thu, May 15
United Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 6:52 pmMSY-IAH
1h 22mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:18 pm - 9:38 pmIAH-MSY
1h 20mnonstop
$197United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 4
United Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 6:22 amMSY-IAH
1h 17mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:20 pm - 7:38 pmIAH-MSY
1h 18mnonstop
$217United Airlines
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Wed, May 28 - Wed, Jun 11
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Expert advice for your flight from New Orleans to Houston

 
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, with browsing and streaming packages.

United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


Purchase Priority Boarding to ensure overhead bin space; it places you in Zone 2.

Southwest

Southwest allows two free checked bags up to 50 pounds each, ideal for families.


Use EarlyBird Check-In for a better boarding position, available 36 hours before departure.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
Airports
MSY

For a smooth departure, book parking online at MSY to secure a spot and pay in advance, avoiding last-minute hassles.

Read more about MSYby Daniel Scheffler
IAH

Use rideshare apps like Uber or Lyft for convenient transport from IAH, with pickup points at Terminals A, B, and C.

Read more about IAHby John Walton
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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

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 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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KAYAK's insights & trends for New Orleans to Houston flights

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

What is the cheapest New Orleans to Houston flight route?

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

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from New Orleans to Houston cost $93 and was between New Orleans (MSY) and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH). On average, the best prices are found if you fly from New Orleans (MSY) to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). The average price for a return flight for this route is $93.

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Houston, 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 New Orleans to Houston is May, where tickets cost $137 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $238 and $201 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New Orleans to Houston?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $527, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Orleans to Houston?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Houston, 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 New Orleans to Houston, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Cheapest flight$34
Flight from New Orleans to Houston George Bush Airport

When to book flights from New Orleans to Houston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New Orleans to Houston 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 New Orleans to Houston

  • What is the cheapest flight from New Orleans to Houston?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Orleans to Houston was $34 for a one-way ticket and $50 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New Orleans to Houston?

    New Orleans is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Houston. You will leave New Orleans from New Orleans Louis Armstrong and you will be arriving in Houston at one of these airports: Houston Hobby or Houston George Bush Intcntl.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between New Orleans and Houston, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Orleans to Houston?

    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 New Orleans to Houston.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New Orleans to Houston?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Houston?

    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 Houston with an airline and back to New Orleans with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New Orleans to Houston?

    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 Houston from New Orleans up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from New Orleans to Houston?

Find which airlines fly direct from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Houston, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Houston

Monday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, United 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, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Houston to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, United 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, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from New Orleans to Houston

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New Orleans to Houston. 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.
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4294 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.1Food
7.6Entertainment
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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!

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2025MSY - DEN
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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!

Boarding was a little late, but made up for it. It was quick to taxi to the runway, since it's a smallish airport.

Multiple delays and gate changes. Arrived at final destination 6 hours late. All rental cars had been taken.

The movies using Southwest WiFi kept pausing and I had to restart multiple times.

First, my flight was a usual flight nothing exceptional or unexpected. Over all it was a normal, good flight! Second, your questionaire is wholly lacking in the proper options to which one can answer a question. Often on short flights, there is no food let alone entertainment so why isn't that reflected in your questionaire? A simple "not applicable" would cover that issue appropriately but no, your form arbitrarily enters an answer based on the initial assessment which normally isn't factual. Until you provide an accurate means of assessing flights, I'll no longer be completing of these unimpressive and misleading assessements. Thank you!

Easy to book and to get check in and get on and off.

First time I’ve ever missed a flight and it was an international flight.. Southwest put me on the next flight and it was the best experience possible.

It seems as though the provisions are even less. Although SWA used to be an economy Airline, that isn't really the case anymore. I paid over $700. for a round trip to Denver and I could have flown just about any airline for the price. The drinks are now in a 6-ounce cup and with ice I'm sure a can would fill more than 2 cups. However, I am very proud of SWA for using paper rather than continuing to contribute to the millions of plastic cups being used each day. I've thought of this fr many years and am so glad to see it come to fruition, if not by only SWA so far.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

Southwest is amazing. The only issues I would have to say is. I don't like the unassigned seating, and the fact that the flight is completely sold out. It makes for a very tight fit. Other than that. Crew was great fun professional and attentive.

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

I don’t understand the purpose of the orange “priority” tag on my bag. This tagged, my bag is last or near to the last bag to come down the carousel at IAH.

Oh my gosh, I loved my experience with United! they made me want to travel more often.

The planes are so dirty! Food crumbs and finger print smudges, Dust over the vents and carpet stains. It’s disgusting.

The bag drop personal were not helpful. There was no food on the flight. Boeing aircraft, lousy as always. Everything else was fine.

Asked several times dairy free options and was ignored. Was told chips was the only thing I could have that I should have put it on my profile “which it is”. Very unprofessional. WiFi didn’t work have the flight. Overall a very bad experience.

They canceled our flight and left us stranded to figure it out

Plane still had screens for watching movies. Good selection too.

Flight crew was amazing! I don't like that the Polaris seats are side-by-side.

Flight was delayed a bit, but that was expected (and updated), so really not bad at all for the price. Could’ve used one less email asking me to upgrade my seat; otherwise no significant complaints

Flight was 2hours late they had no crew or the pilot.

Easy boarding. Met expectations for a 2-3 hour flight. Early arrival at DFW caused a 39 minute delay on the tarmac in getting to our gate. 😏 overall, good flight.

My experience with Spirit went pretty much as expected. It's a no frills airline, and you get what you pay for. I don't require much, so I was grateful to have an inexpensive way to travel. It is sad to me that the gate agents and flight crew don't smile much or seem very friendly or helpful. They are competent and efficient, and that's really all I need.

The flight was rescheduled several times without a reason for the schedule changes. I had to be in New Orleans at a certain time and it was just easier to drive at a certain point. I don’t know if the flight ever left. This is my first experience with Spirit Airlines and is also the last.

It was fast but uncomfortable seats. Had to pay a bit extra not sure why? Maybe in selection of all my 4 tix together ? Just knew I had a balance before getting boarding pass online when departing from satx ? And flight was delayed..

In a word, it was horrible. The flight crew timed out and this, apparently was not accounted for by management. This meant that our 10:15 departure turned into a 1:30am departure the next DAY!!! And some brainchild decided to email us 12$ food vouchers set to expire the 9th, but they sent them after EVERY VENDOR WAS CLOSED in the Miami airport and obviously none would be open in New Orleans. I found this to be another sterling example of, at best, shitty management…at worst an absolute lack of empathy for your customers. Triplt Pro: Check-in may be avail for NK222 dep MIA 4/8/2025 10:16pm. Conf#RGSUMI. https://tripit.com/t/. e106fd644e0a; Today 6:16 PM TripIt Pro: NK222 ON TIME. MIA dep 10:16pm term C, gate F5. MSY arr 11:38pm. Today 8:59 PM Tript Pro: NK222 DELAYED. MIA dep 1:00am term C, gate F5. MSY arr 2:18am. Alternate flights: https:// www.tripit.com/t/b2903869f438 Triplt Pro: NK222 PULLED IN. MIA dep 12:30am term C, gate F5. MSY arr 1:48am. Alternate flights: https:/// www.tripit.com/t/834d176c630b Tript Pro: NK222 DELAYED. MIA dep 1:00am term C, gate F5. MSY arr 1:48am. Alternate flights: https:/// www.tripit.com/t/0441e41a9dd3 Triplt Pro: NK222 PULLED IN. MIA dep 12:30am term C, gate F5. MSY arr 1:48am. Alternate flights: https:// www.tripit.com/t/92ac2157ef54 The sender is not in your contact

Last minute 2-3 hr delay in flight schedule; no explanation Unexpected extra $52 charge What's the benefit of choosing a cheap airline if you trick people last minute and force them to pay extra last minute? Did not appreciate being cornered.

My only complaint is that the standing recline. I wasn’t aware of that when I booked the ticket.

Most uncomfortable seating I have ever experienced. And they do not provide any beverage unless purchased. Water was 4.59 a bottle. Same for a soda. A cup of water should be free. I will never fly Spirit again.

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