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MSYIAHSat, 03 Oct
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Lowest fareUS$123United Airlines
Fastest1h 22mgate to gate
Options found49flights on this route
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Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Baytown at Garth Road
7420 Garth Rd, 77521
Room availability is checked live
$41per night+ taxes if applicable
1 Night • 2 Star
3.0Very GoodLive availability
Clarion Inn I-10 East at Beltway
15157 IH 10 East, 77530
Room availability is checked live
$49per night+ taxes if applicable
1 Night • 3 Star
3.0Very GoodLive availability
Hilton Garden Inn Houston Cypress Station
NEQ of Westfield Place & Wagon Point Dri, 77090
Room availability is checked live
$52per night+ taxes if applicable
1 Night • 3 Star
2.0Very GoodLive availability
Atelier Boutique Hotel IAH by Magnuson Worldwide
7114 Will Clayton Pkwy, 77338
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$57per night+ taxes if applicable
1 Night • 2 Star
Delta Air Lines
DL-2542
13:07
2026-10-03
New Orleans (MSY)Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
19H :24 M
1 Stop
ATL
· 15h 53m Atlanta (ATL), United States
08:31
2026-10-04
Houston (IAH)George Bush Intercontinental
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$287
Flight DetailsMSY to IAH - 19H :24 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Delta Air Lines
DL-2542
13:07
2026-10-03
New Orleans (MSY)Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
26H :47 M
1 Stop
ATL
· 23h 10m Atlanta (ATL), United States
15:54
2026-10-04
Houston (IAH)George Bush Intercontinental
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$367
Flight DetailsMSY to IAH - 26H :47 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
AA
American Airlines
AA-1470
08:00
2026-10-03
New Orleans (MSY)Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
10H :34 M
1 Stop
DFW
· 7h 25m Dallas (DFW), United States
18:34
2026-10-03
Houston (IAH)George Bush Intercontinental
Non Refundable 6 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 2 Pieces
$426
Flight DetailsMSY to IAH - 10H :34 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 2 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
1 Pieces 2 Pieces
$539
Flight DetailsMSY to IAH - 10H :34 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 2 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
AA
American Airlines
AA-1470
08:00
2026-10-03
New Orleans (MSY)Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11H :13 M
1 Stop
DFW
· 8h 08m Dallas (DFW), United States
19:13
2026-10-03
Houston (IAH)George Bush Intercontinental
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 2 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 2 Pieces
$426
Flight DetailsMSY to IAH - 11H :13 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 2 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
1 Pieces 2 Pieces
$539
Flight DetailsMSY to IAH - 11H :13 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 2 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Today's Airfare Highlights
Selected flight highlights for 03 Oct 2026.
Lowest fare$123United Airlines05:15
Earliest departure$123United Airlines05:15
Shortest duration$123United Airlines07:00
Night
00:00-05:59
$123United Airlines at 05:15Morning
06:00-11:59
$123United Airlines at 07:00Afternoon
12:00-17:59
$123United Airlines at 12:16Evening
18:00-23:59
$123United Airlines at 19:12
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
New Orleans (MSY)
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
United States
GMT -6
Latitude: 29.99340057373047
Longitude: -90.25800323486328
Houston (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental
United States
GMT -6
Latitude: 29.984399795532227
Longitude: -95.34140014648438
Distance: New Orleans (MSY), United States to Houston (IAH), United States - 489.53 km
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How to travel New Orleans to Houston
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Connecting flight₹12,722Longer — includes a stop41 options
Air distance is about 490 km. FlyX does not currently sell a bus on this pair. 4 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from New Orleans to Houston
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AM
American Airlines Flights
from $13319 flights
Fares from
$133
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
19 — compare timings in the list above
QA
Qatar Airways Flights
from $1,43312 flights
Fares from
$1,433
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
12 — compare timings in the list above
DE
Delta Air Lines Flights
from $19810 flights
Fares from
$198
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
10 — compare timings in the list above
UN
United Airlines Flights
from $1238 flights
Fares from
$123
Non-stop
8 in these results
Departures
8 — compare timings in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
1h 22m · United Airlines
First departure of the day
05:15 · United Airlines
Last departure of the day
19:12 · United Airlines
Options in this snapshot
49
Direct / non-stop options
8
Airport codes
New Orleans–MSY, Houston–IAH
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
Around 49 flights appear in the dated route snapshot, including 8 non-stop options. Departures run through the day — the first flight leaves around 05:15 and the last around 19:12. The fastest flight takes about 1h 22m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Night from $123, Morning from $123, Afternoon from $123, Evening from $123. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking New Orleans to Houston flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. Across the dates currently loaded for New Orleans to Houston, Saturday shows the lowest fare at $123. That is an observed snapshot for these dates, not a rule that holds every week.
How far is New Orleans from Houston by air?
The direct air distance between New Orleans (MSY) and Houston (IAH) is about 490 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from MSY to IAH?
Yes. 8 non-stop flights are showing on New Orleans to Houston for the dates currently loaded. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly New Orleans to Houston?
American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are showing on this route for the dates currently loaded. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Houston?
The quickest non-stop New Orleans to Houston flight currently loaded takes about 1h 22m. Across the non-stop options showing, block time ranges from 1h 22m to 1h 28m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the baggage allowance on New Orleans to Houston flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares showing right now include 2 Pieces. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest New Orleans to Houston flight fare?
The lowest fare showing on New Orleans to Houston for the dates currently loaded is $123. Fares on the same dates run up to $1,769, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline pricing moves continuously, so treat this as a dated observation rather than a fixed price.
What time do New Orleans to Houston flights depart?
For the dates currently loaded the first departure is around 05:15 and the last is around 19:12, local time at New Orleans. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 489.53 km.
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Lowest New Orleans to Houston airfare today, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare Today
$123
03/10/2026
United Airlines
05:15
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
$121
12/10/2026
United Airlines
05:15
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
$117
11/12/2026
United Airlines
05:15
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New Orleans to Houston Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between New Orleans and Houston is approximately 490 KM. The flight duration ranges from 1H :22 M up to 70H :10 M depending on whether you book a non-stop flight or a connecting schedule with layovers.
New Orleans to Houston Flight Schedule and Timing
Around 49 flights operate on this route, providing plenty of choices for your travel window. The earliest morning flight departs from New Orleans at 05:15, while the last night flight leaves at 19:12. Flights depart from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and land at George Bush Intercontinental.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
New Orleans to Houston
Aerial Distance
490 KM
Flight Duration
1H :22 M - 70H :10 M
Airport Codes
New Orleans - MSY, Houston - IAH
Total Flights Available
49 flights (8 direct)
First Flight Departure
Departs at 05:15
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 19:12
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
8 direct/indirect flights
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
20 direct/indirect flights
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
15 direct/indirect flights
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
6 direct/indirect flights
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
0 direct/indirect flights
Airport Information & Terminals
MSY: New Orleans airport. New Orleans airport transfer should be matched to the exact hotel, suburb or meeting area. Rail can work well for light luggage, but late arrivals, winter weather and family baggage often make a direct cab or booked transfer easier.
IAH: Houston airport. Houston airport transfer should be matched to the exact hotel, suburb or meeting area. Rail can work well for light luggage, but late arrivals, winter weather and family baggage often make a direct cab or booked transfer easier.
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