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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.

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

• United Airlines
• Southwest

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).

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.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $130 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $260 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.

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

• Orlando (MCO) - 58% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 4% of one-stop connections

Orlando (MCO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 32% on the New Orleans to Houston route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $237 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $345, a difference of $108. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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%.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are Downtown Houston, George R. Brown Convention Center and Galleria Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 6:21 am
• Latest: departs at 10:10 pm and lands at 11:31 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 21m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 37% above the route average of $250. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Houston takes 1h 21m, 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.

One-way fares from New Orleans to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $85, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 51m, compared with 7h 54m via Orlando (MCO) and 11h 22m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

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 from around $3:

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

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $20:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Budget

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Houston range from $158 to $382, with an average of $250 over the past 12 months. Anything below $158 counts as a good deal.

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