Cheap Flights from Houston to New Orleans
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August 12 - August 18
HOU - New Orleans
$169
$155
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September 16 - September 22
HOU - New Orleans
$203
$155
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October 7 - October 13
IAH - New Orleans
$219
$168
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October 6 - October 13
IAH - New Orleans
$219
$168
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August 8 - August 11
HOU - New Orleans
$178
$171
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October 26 - October 27
HOU - New Orleans
$200
$171
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October 20 - October 26
HOU - New Orleans
$191
$171
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October 6 - October 7
IAH - New Orleans
$226
$172
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October 6 - October 14
IAH - New Orleans
$215
$172
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October 7 - October 14
IAH - New Orleans
$219
$172
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Insights for flights from Houston to New Orleans
How much is a round trip from Houston to New Orleans
Regular price: $127 - $263
Prices for flights from Houston to New Orleans are currently within the regular range.
The regular price range for this route is $127 to $263. The current lowest deal is $155 with Southwest Airlines, for travel from Aug 12 to Aug 18.
now $155
Low $127
High $263
The cheapest time to fly from Houston to New Orleans
The cheapest month to fly from Houston to New Orleans is December, with a median price of $93. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $387. Prices are generally lower from January to December.
December
Flights from $93
October
Flights from $387
Direct flights from Houston to New Orleans
Southwest Airlines
Last-minute flights going from Houston to New Orleans
Fri, Jul 3
IAH - New Orleans
Houston (IAH) - New Orleans (MSY)
Frontier Airlines
$200
$234
One-way
Fri, Jul 3
IAH - New Orleans
Houston (IAH) - New Orleans (MSY)
Frontier Airlines
$165
$235
One-way
Tue, Jul 7
IAH - New Orleans
Houston (IAH) - New Orleans (MSY)
$105
$223
One-way
Thu, Jul 9
IAH - New Orleans
Houston (IAH) - New Orleans (MSY)
United Airlines
$111
$238
One-way
Fri, Jul 10
IAH - New Orleans
Houston (IAH) - New Orleans (MSY)
United Airlines
$105
$238
One-way
Sat, Jul 11
HOU - New Orleans
Houston (HOU) - New Orleans (MSY)
Southwest Airlines
$194
$238
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to New Orleans
Oct 6 - Oct 7
$226 → $172
24%
Oct 7 - Oct 13
$219 → $168
23%
Oct 6 - Oct 13
$219 → $168
23%
Sep 16 - Sep 22
$203 → $155
24%
Popular Airports to fly from Houston to New Orleans
Houston - New Orleans route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level.
Recent fares from Houston to New Orleans are above the typical level of $320.
📅 Best time to fly
Fly in December for the best prices.
Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $93.
⏱️ Flight duration
Connecting flights take 19h 46m on average.
The typical flight duration with connections from Houston to New Orleans is 19h 46m.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights.
Southwest Airlines provides direct flights on this route, with frequent deals available.
🏆 Airline highlight
Southwest Airlines has a $155 deal.
A recent deal from Southwest Airlines to New Orleans was found for $155.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear frequently for this route.
Historically, deals for flights from Houston to New Orleans appear frequently.
Houston main airports to depart from
William P. Hobby (HOU)
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is a good option for flights from Houston to New Orleans.
📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)
💸 Flights from ~$155
George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is another choice for flights from Houston to New Orleans.
📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)
💸 Flights from ~$168
New Orleans main airports to arrive at
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for New Orleans.
📍 ~20 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$155
Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative
Gulfport–Biloxi International (GPT)
Gulfport–Biloxi International is a useful alternative arrival airport with direct access via the I-10 corridor.
📍 ~135 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$222
Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)
Baton Rouge Metropolitan is a major regional hub with consistent service, very close to New Orleans.
📍 ~120 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$238
Lafayette Regional (LFT)
Lafayette Regional is a reliable regional airport, an alternative for travelers on the western side of New Orleans.
📍 ~200 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$239
Mobile Regional (MOB)
Mobile Regional is a good alternative for eastbound travelers, providing a decent selection of legacy carriers.
📍 ~200 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$248
Pensacola International (PNS)
Pensacola International offers significantly higher passenger volume and flight options with competitive pricing.
📍 ~280 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$168
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$549
$452
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69% AI deal score
$688
$451
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68% AI deal score
$632
$451
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67% AI deal score
$518
$443
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$444
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50% AI deal score
$866
$757
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46% AI deal score
$667
$639
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46% AI deal score
$465
$444
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45% AI deal score
$2,414
$2,368
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45% AI deal score
$2,484
$2,479
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45% AI deal score
$2,739
$2,719
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Jun 17
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45% AI deal score
$3,003
$2,964
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$465
$451
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$1,032
$914
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44% AI deal score
$2,709
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$477
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$488
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$586
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$633
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44% AI deal score
$633
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44% AI deal score
$633
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New Orleans, United States
44% AI deal score
$1,050
$898
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Jul 04
New Orleans, United States
43% AI deal score
$2,443
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New Orleans, United States
43% AI deal score
$2,814
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43% AI deal score
$2,894
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43% AI deal score
$1,000
$891
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43% AI deal score
$1,195
$1,061
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43% AI deal score
$1,206
$1,061
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Jul 03
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42% AI deal score
$2,473
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42% AI deal score
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$667
$639
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$1,035
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$1,035
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41% AI deal score
$2,553
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40% AI deal score
$960
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40% AI deal score
$1,061
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40% AI deal score
$1,225
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39% AI deal score
$539
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38% AI deal score
$2,548
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