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United Airlines and Southwest fly non-stop from MSY to IAH. Southwest flies non-stop from MSY to HOU. American Airlines flies a one-stop flight from MSY to both IAH and HOU, usually stopping in Dallas (DFW).

At MSY, you might encounter the K-9 Krewe. These are therapy dogs and their trained handlers. They roam the airport in an effort to comfort travelers who might be feeling bereavement, anxiety, stress, or confusion before their flight. Passengers are very much encouraged to pet these dogs or even take a selfie with them.

And MSY, there is a Long-Term Parking Garage which is a just across from arrivals. A more affordable option is the Surface Lot, which is just a short walk from the terminal. A third and even more economical option is the Economy Garage, which is off MSY property. The Economy Garage has shuttles running to the terminals every day, 24 hours a day.

From HOU, you can take a Line 40 bus straight into downtown Houston and this trip will take approximately 50 minutes. From HOU, you can also take a Line 50 bus, but then you will have to transfer to the #800 tram. This trip should take about 45 minutes. From IAH, you can catch a Metropolitan Transit Harris County bus 102 downtown. You can get the bus at the bus station at IAH on Airmail Road just outside the airport.

Among airlines operating New Orleans to Houston Hobby Airport flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between New Orleans and Houston Hobby Airport.

Flights from New Orleans to Houston Hobby Airport usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Houston Hobby (HOU).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• 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.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from New Orleans to Houston Hobby Airport.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 43% on the New Orleans to Houston Hobby Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $263 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $460, a difference of $197. 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 Hobby Airport flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 16%, and night flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:20 am and lands at 6:37 am
• Latest: departs at 10:10 pm and lands at 11:27 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 17m.

A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Houston Hobby Airport takes 1h 17m, covering 302 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $139 to $1,149. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from New Orleans to Houston Hobby Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $75, which is 65% below the typical average for this route.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between New Orleans and Houston Hobby Airport is around $139 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 15m. Recent train fares are around $116, with a trip time of about 9h 18m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 17% lower. However, taking the train takes about 8+ hours longer each way.

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $20 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Budget

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Houston Hobby Airport range from $229 to $419, with an average of $290 over the past 12 months. Anything below $229 counts as a good deal.

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