What percentage of New Orleans to Houston flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 29.2% of flights from New Orleans to Houston are direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically 2. This information can help travelers decide whether to prioritize a direct route or consider options with connections.

How long does it take to fly from New Orleans to Houston?

A direct flight from New Orleans to Houston typically takes 1 hour and 19 minutes, covering a distance of 490 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a median duration of 5 hours and 29 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference in travel time when planning their trip.

Should I set a price alert for New Orleans to Houston flights?

Yes, setting a price alert for flights from New Orleans to Houston is advisable. This route historically experiences frequent price changes. Monitoring prices can help travelers secure better deals as they become available. This recommendation is based on observed price fluctuations over the trailing 30 days.

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2026-10-13 – 2026-10-21
MSY - Houston
74% AI deal score
$199
$113
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$209
$113
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New Orleans to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from New Orleans to Houston

For cheap flights from New Orleans to Houston, only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. Right now, fares to Houston are near the typical level, with prices typically ranging from $281–$673, and a median of $385.

The typical journey time from New Orleans to Houston is 1h 19m. However, most itineraries connect at least once, and connecting journeys can take significantly longer, with a median connecting flight time of 37h 42m.

The route from New Orleans to Houston covers a distance of 490 km, making it a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey between these two cities.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Houston, the data indicates that April is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $116. Following closely are May, with a median fare of $134, and January, with a median fare of $145.

How much is a round trip from New Orleans to Houston

Regular price: $177 - $309

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

The regular price range for flights from New Orleans to Houston is between $177 and $309. The current lowest deal is $114 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 13-Oct 16.

now $114

Low $177

High $309

The cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Houston

The cheapest month to fly from MSY to HOU is March, with a median price of $119. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $775. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $119

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $775

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New Orleans to Houston

Southwest Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to Houston

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Houston

New Orleans (MSY) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$378

$330

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Houston

New Orleans (MSY) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$378

$318

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Houston

New Orleans (MSY) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$378

$359

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Houston

New Orleans (MSY) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$338

$318

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Houston

New Orleans (MSY) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$263

$228

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Houston

New Orleans (MSY) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$230

$153

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 27

$220 → $121

45%

7 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 27

$209 → $113

46%

5 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 27

$216 → $121

44%

5 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 11

$207 → $120

42%

Popular Airports to fly from New Orleans to Houston

New Orleans - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from MSY to HOU are near the typical level, with a median of $385.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April, May, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 19m

Direct flights to Houston typically take 1h 19m, while connecting flights average 37h 42m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 29.2% of recent flights from MSY to HOU are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from MSY to HOU was found on Frontier Airlines for $114.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from New Orleans to Houston are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

New Orleans main airports to depart from

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from New Orleans to Houston.

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

💸 Flights from ~$154

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport serves Houston and is a good option for flights from New Orleans.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$135

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS) is a major international airport with extensive routes, a good alternative.

📍 ~230 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$158

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

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From MSY

Elite

Nov 14

Houston, United States

73% AI deal score

$525

$381

Save $144

United Airlines

Business Class

From MSY

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Oct 06

Houston, United States

73% AI deal score

$523

$381

Save $142

United Airlines

Business Class

From MSY

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Oct 08

Houston, United States

73% AI deal score

$527

$381

Save $146

United Airlines

Business Class

From MSY

Elite

Oct 10

Houston, United States

73% AI deal score

$518

$381

Save $137

United Airlines

Business Class

From MSY

Elite

Oct 10

Houston, United States

73% AI deal score

$524

$381

Save $143

United Airlines

Business Class

From MSY

Elite

Oct 15

Houston, United States

72% AI deal score

$511

$381

Save $130

United Airlines

Business Class

From MSY

Elite

Oct 27

Houston, United States

72% AI deal score

$479

$381

Save $98

United Airlines

Business Class

From MSY

Elite

Dec 05

Houston, United States

72% AI deal score

$503

$381

Save $122

United Airlines

Business Class

From MSY

Elite

Nov 05

Houston, United States

72% AI deal score

$500

$381

Save $119

United Airlines

Business Class

From MSY

Elite

Oct 29

Houston, United States

72% AI deal score

$507

$381

Save $126

United Airlines

Business Class

From MSY

Elite

Oct 10

Houston, United States

71% AI deal score

$472

$381

Save $91

United Airlines

Business Class

From MSY

Elite

Oct 19

Houston, United States

70% AI deal score

$524

$374

Save $150

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from New Orleans to Houston is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $181. Booking between 14-27 days out sees an average price of $235, while waiting until 60+ days before departure can result in an average price of $382. These trends are based on pricing observed across the trailing quarter.

A flight from New Orleans to Houston is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $281. The median price for this route has historically been around $385 across the trailing 90 days. Prices can vary, with 75% of deals observed being $673 or less. Keeping these benchmarks in mind can help travelers identify favorable pricing.

Historically, April and May have been the cheapest months to fly from New Orleans to Houston, with median prices of $116 and $134 respectively. January also presents a relatively low median price of $145. These figures are significantly lower than the annual median price of $385 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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New Orleans to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from New Orleans to Houston

The route from New Orleans to Houston covers a distance of 490 km, making it a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from New Orleans to Houston

Regular price: $177 - $309

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

The regular price range for flights from New Orleans to Houston is between $177 and $309. The current lowest deal is $114 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 13-Oct 16.

now $114

Low $177

High $309

The cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Houston

The cheapest month to fly from MSY to HOU is March, with a median price of $119. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $775. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $119

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $775

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New Orleans to Houston

Southwest Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to Houston

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Houston

New Orleans (MSY) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$378

$330

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Houston

New Orleans (MSY) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$378

$318

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Houston

New Orleans (MSY) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$378

$359

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Houston

New Orleans (MSY) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$338

$318

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Houston

New Orleans (MSY) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$263

$228

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Houston

New Orleans (MSY) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$230

$153

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 27

$220 → $121

45%

7 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 27

$209 → $113

46%

5 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 27

$216 → $121

44%

5 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 11

$207 → $120

42%

Popular Airports to fly from New Orleans to Houston

New Orleans - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from MSY to HOU are near the typical level, with a median of $385.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April, May, and January offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 19m

Direct flights to Houston typically take 1h 19m, while connecting flights average 37h 42m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 29.2% of recent flights from MSY to HOU are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from MSY to HOU was found on Frontier Airlines for $114.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from New Orleans to Houston are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

New Orleans main airports to depart from

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from New Orleans to Houston.

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

💸 Flights from ~$154

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport serves Houston and is a good option for flights from New Orleans.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$135

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS) is a major international airport with extensive routes, a good alternative.

Houston, United States

70% AI deal score

$524

$374

Save $150

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Houston

Today’s best flight deals from New Orleans to Houston

New Orleans to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from New Orleans to Houston

How much is a round trip from New Orleans to Houston

The cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Houston

Direct flights from New Orleans to Houston

Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to Houston

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

Popular Airports to fly from New Orleans to Houston

New Orleans - Houston route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights average 1h 19m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals appear frequently on this route

New Orleans main airports to depart from

Houston main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

Best Elite deals to Houston

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

When is the best time to book flights from New Orleans to Houston?

How do I know if a New Orleans to Houston flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Houston?

What percentage of New Orleans to Houston flights are direct?

How long does it take to fly from New Orleans to Houston?

Should I set a price alert for New Orleans to Houston flights?

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Flights to Houston from other cities

New Orleans to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from New Orleans to Houston

How much is a round trip from New Orleans to Houston

The cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Houston

Direct flights from New Orleans to Houston

Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to Houston

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

Popular Airports to fly from New Orleans to Houston

New Orleans - Houston route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights average 1h 19m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals appear frequently on this route

New Orleans main airports to depart from

Houston main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

Best Elite deals to Houston

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Oct 10

Oct 15

Oct 27

Dec 05

Nov 05

Oct 29

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

When is the best time to book flights from New Orleans to Houston?

How do I know if a New Orleans to Houston flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Houston?