$78 Find Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Houston

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New Orleans to Houston, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$170
Typical prices: $244-$104
Southwest
Wed 9/2Mon 9/7
MSY - HOU • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$78
Typical prices: $67-$182
Southwest
Tue 9/8
MSY - HOU • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Houston (MSY-HOU)

 
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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New Orleans to Houston

Wed, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 7
Southwest Logo
1:55 pm - 3:10 pm
MSY
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HOU
1h 15mnonstop
Southwest Logo
7:00 pm - 8:10 pm
HOU
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MSY
1h 10mnonstop
$170Southwest
Wed, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 7
Southwest Logo
1:20 pm - 5:55 pm
MSY
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HOU
4h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:00 pm - 8:10 pm
HOU
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MSY
1h 10mnonstop
$180Southwest
Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Oct 6
Frontier Logo
5:21 pm - 7:19 am
MSY
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IAH
13h 58m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:00 am - 4:09 pm
IAH
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MSY
9h 09m
1 stop
$183Frontier
Wed, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 7
Southwest Logo
11:40 am - 5:25 pm
MSY
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HOU
5h 45m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 7:15 am
HOU
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MSY
1h 10mnonstop
$185Southwest
Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Oct 6
Frontier Logo
5:21 pm - 7:19 am
MSY
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IAH
13h 58m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:00 am - 4:09 pm
IAH
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MSY
9h 09m
1 stop
$186Frontier
Wed, Jul 1 - Sat, Jul 4
Frontier Logo
5:21 pm - 10:48 pm
MSY
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IAH
5h 27m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:52 am - 4:26 pm
IAH
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MSY
5h 34m
1 stop
$187Frontier
Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 29
American Airlines Logo
6:33 pm - 10:30 pm
MSY
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IAH
3h 57m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:32 am
IAH
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MSY
5h 32m
1 stop
$190American Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 22
Southwest Logo
7:45 am - 1:55 pm
MSY
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HOU
6h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
11:25 am - 4:05 pm
HOU
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MSY
4h 40m
1 stop
$195Southwest
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:17 pm
MSY
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IAH
5h 17m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:03 am
IAH
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MSY
4h 03m
1 stop
$205American Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 7
United Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 8:10 pm
MSY
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IAH
1h 35mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:35 pm - 9:57 pm
IAH
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MSY
1h 22mnonstop
$211United Airlines
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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.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New Orleans to Houston departing in September.

What is the cheapest New Orleans to Houston flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from New Orleans to Houston costs $237 on the route between New Orleans (MSY) and Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 9% cheaper than other New Orleans-Houston routes. The most popular route is between New Orleans (MSY) and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH).

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, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from New Orleans to Houston. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Mondays 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 September, where tickets cost $25 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $87 and $84 respectively.

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, which saves you about 46% 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 New Orleans to Houston

 
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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

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.

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Cheapest flight$78
Flight from New Orleans to Houston Hobby 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
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FAQs for booking flights from New Orleans to Houston

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Orleans to Houston was $78 for a one-way ticket and $170 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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between New Orleans and Houston.

  • 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?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from New Orleans Louis Armstrong 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,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

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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Reviews of the 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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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
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One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
MSY - HOU
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One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

if I was good. Not happy that I have to pay extra money to get the seat I need for lake room, but I guess that’s a sign of the times.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

Southwest is kind of a slum airline. It’s gotten more expensive over the years for less and less service. I am a Southwest Chase Visa card holder and was forced to choose a seat in the 26th row in the middle seat. However my wife who is a rewards member but doesn’t hold a card or anything else, gets randomly assigned a normally paid seat in row 6! How does that work?

The seat was not comfortable. 1D. My back was sore all night and the next day.

One of the best airlines for fast boarding, on time arrivals, and top notch service!

Had a great flight. Delayed takeoff, but comfortable. Snacks were good.

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

The pilot had to extend the flight time from san antonio to Houston to burn off fuel. This caused a lot of unnecessary stress since we had a tight connection to Aruba. And with no other flights going to Aruba we were worried about spending a night in Houston. We had to to run to our connection because of the flight crews mistake. Not happy.

The flight was delayed, they didn’t even have water for the toilets or for drinks

Even through the flight was delayed due to storms near IAH The flight was great! The crew was so hospitable and professional

The flight had a delay but I made it to my connection. Flight was smooth overall

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Overall flight was ok. Flight attendant was receptive to assisting passengers with tight connections.

This was the first flight in the morning. We boarded fine. The cabin door was closed and we were ready to go. We were notified by the Captain that ATC issued and ground stop for 40 minutes. So, without even pushing back from the gate, we were already 40 minutes late. We actually were released to push-back and taxi at 30 minutes. But, some passengers had tight connections and were not going to make their connections. Some passengers asked about the delay and the effect on the connections and were told by the cabin attendant that all flights will be delayed and so they should be OK. However, that was not true. My connecting flight was on time and I arrived at IAH with 21 minutes to make my connection. I did and I'm happy about that, but the flight crew should not have given assurances to the passengers who might have missed their connections.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

The flight was officially delayed 3 times, and was actually later than that. Combined, it was a 3 hour delay, but there was no recognition (miles, voucher, etc). The crew seemed stressed. The captain sounded nervous in his announcements. The flight itself was smooth and uneventful.

Fine. The issues I had were associated with luggage being delayed from Turkey to Tanzania

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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