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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 6:22 am
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 11:07 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 22m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Houston takes 1h 22m, covering 306 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.

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Houston range from $203 to $435, with an average of $282 over the past 12 months. Anything below $203 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 66% above the $282 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $132 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $286 for nonstop.

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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New Orleans to Houston flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 36%, evening flights for 21%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $131 to $1,229. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from New Orleans to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $78, which is 59% below the typical average for this route.

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates averaging $40:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates averaging $69:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Ace

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

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

• Orlando (MCO) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 50% on flights from New Orleans to Houston. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $241 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $474, a difference of $233.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 46m, compared with 8h 47m via Orlando (MCO) and 25h 01m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating New Orleans to Houston 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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.