Are there direct flights from Houston to New Orleans?

Historically, approximately 33% of flights from Houston to New Orleans have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed in the trailing 90 days was 2. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey and comparing flight options.

How many hours is the flight from Houston to New Orleans?

The typical direct flight from Houston to New Orleans has a median duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 11 hours and 34 minutes. The air distance between the two cities is approximately 490 kilometers.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Houston to New Orleans?

Historically, good prices on flights from Houston to New Orleans are considered frequent. This assessment is based on pricing trends observed across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically find favorable deals for this route.

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2026-08-26 – 2026-08-31
HOU - New Orleans
73% AI deal score
$267
$105
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HOU - New Orleans
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$206
$124
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HOU - New Orleans
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2026-10-07 – 2026-10-13
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2026-09-12 – 2026-09-14
HOU - New Orleans
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$206
$152
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$154
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Houston to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to New Orleans

A typical journey from Houston to New Orleans takes about 1h 15m, including connections. This short flight covers a distance of 490 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. While the non-stop flight time is also 1h 15m, connecting itineraries can extend the travel duration significantly, with a median connecting journey taking 17h 23m.

For those seeking cheap flights from Houston to New Orleans, prices typically range from $252–$515, with a median of $338. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. There is currently a 0% share of recent fares classified as a good price, indicating that deals are not readily available at present. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to New Orleans? The most affordable months to travel are December, with a median fare of $93, followed by April at $119, and November at $126. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median fare for the route.

Most itineraries for flights from Houston to New Orleans connect at least once, with only 33% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you are likely to encounter one or more stops on your journey, which can influence your overall travel time.

How much is a round trip from Houston to New Orleans

Regular price: $190 - $272

Prices for flights from Houston to New Orleans are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $190 and $272. The current lowest deal is $105 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 26-Aug 31.

now $105

Low $190

High $272

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 $394. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $93

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $394

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to New Orleans

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to New Orleans

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - New Orleans

Houston (IAH) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$440

$330

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - New Orleans

Houston (IAH) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$368

$278

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - New Orleans

Houston (HOU) - New Orleans (MSY)

Southwest Airlines

$212

$202

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - New Orleans

Houston (IAH) - New Orleans (MSY)

United Airlines

$149

$176

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - New Orleans

Houston (IAH) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$288

$124

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - New Orleans

Houston (IAH) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$259

$173

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to New Orleans

1 night

Sep 5 - Sep 6

$363 → $195

46%

2 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 15

$288 → $124

57%

5 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 31

$268 → $105

61%

4 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 16

$344 → $186

46%

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 at $105.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $93.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 15m

Direct flights from Houston to New Orleans typically take 1h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 67% of recent fares, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights on this route appear frequently, based on recent 30-day patterns.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is a good option for flights from Houston to New Orleans.

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$152

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby (HOU) is a convenient choice for flights from Houston to New Orleans.

📍 ~16 km from Houston city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$152

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for New Orleans.

📍 ~19 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$153

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

Baton Rouge Metropolitan is a primary alternative for the Louisiana region with full cabin class availability.

📍 ~135 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$239

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

75% AI deal score

$839

$476

Save $363

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Houston to New Orleans is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $245. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $328, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $435. Prices tended to increase for bookings made 60+ days in advance, averaging $415.

A flight from Houston to New Orleans is generally considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $252. This threshold is based on historical data from the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $338, with prices reaching up to $515 for the higher end of the market.

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from Houston to New Orleans, with a median price of $93. April also offered competitive prices, with a median of $119. November was another affordable option, showing a median price of $126. These figures are significantly lower than the annual median price of $338 for this route.

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Houston to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to New Orleans

How much is a round trip from Houston to New Orleans

Regular price: $190 - $272

Prices for flights from Houston to New Orleans are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $190 and $272. The current lowest deal is $105 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 26-Aug 31.

now $105

Low $190

High $272

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to New Orleans

December

Cheapest

Flights from $93

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $394

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to New Orleans

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to New Orleans

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - New Orleans

Houston (IAH) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$440

$330

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - New Orleans

Houston (IAH) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$368

$278

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - New Orleans

Houston (HOU) - New Orleans (MSY)

Southwest Airlines

$212

$202

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - New Orleans

Houston (IAH) - New Orleans (MSY)

United Airlines

$149

$176

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - New Orleans

Houston (IAH) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$288

$124

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - New Orleans

Houston (IAH) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$259

$173

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to New Orleans

1 night

Sep 5 - Sep 6

$363 → $195

46%

2 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 15

$288 → $124

57%

5 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 31

$268 → $105

61%

4 nights

Nov 12 - Nov 16

$344 → $186

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to New Orleans