Cheap flights from Houston to New Orleans
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Houston to New Orleans and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $101 | FrontierNonstop2 hrFri, Apr 24 — Mon, Apr 27 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to New Orleans is currently $101 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $46 | FrontierNonstop2 hrMon, Apr 20 | The cheapest one-way flight from Houston to New Orleans is currently $46 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $119 | FrontierNonstop2 hrFri, Apr 17 — Mon, Apr 20 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Houston to New Orleans is currently $119 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $238 | Spirit1 stop8 hrFri, Mar 20 — Sun, Mar 22 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Houston to New Orleans is currently $238 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $367 | FrontierNonstop2 hrFri, Apr 17 — Mon, Apr 20 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Houston to New Orleans is currently $367 | |
| Fastest flight | 1 hr 5 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Houston to New Orleans takes 1 hr 5 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Houston to New Orleans per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Houston to New Orleans is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.
January
Most expensive
Prices in January are usually between $140 and $265.
Popular airlines from Houston to New Orleans
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Houston to New Orleans in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- SouthwestNonstopfrom $199Typical price: $135–35545 weekly nonstop flightsHOU - MSYEvery day2335 weekly connecting flightsHOU - MSYEvery day
- UnitedNonstopfrom $199Typical price: $140–37557 weekly nonstop flightsIAH - MSYEvery day218 weekly connecting flightsIAH - MSYEvery day
- Americanfrom $229Typical price: $185–475583 weekly connecting flightsHOU, IAH - MSYEvery day
- Deltafrom $1,401Typical price: $920–1,450357 weekly connecting flightsHOU, IAH - MSYEvery day
- FrontierNonstopfrom $180Typical price: $160–4252 weekly nonstop flightsIAH - MSYEvery Fri, Sun19 weekly connecting flightsIAH - MSYEvery day
- Spiritfrom $231Typical price: $70–28025 weekly connecting flightsIAH - MSYEvery day
Popular airports near Houston
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Houston center and popularity with travelers.
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)HoustonUnited States22 min16 mi
- William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)HoustonUnited States22 min9 mi
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)DallasUnited States3 hr 51 min237 mi
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)AustinUnited States2 hr 26 min140 mi
Popular airports near New Orleans
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from New Orleans center and popularity with travelers.
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)New OrleansUnited States17 min11 mi
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)Baton RougeUnited States1 hr 23 min75 mi
- Pensacola International Airport (PNS)PensacolaUnited States3 hr176 mi
- Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT)GulfportUnited States1 hr 13 min68 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Houston to New Orleans
The cheapest flights from Houston to New Orleans are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $55 to $120.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $101. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $46.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to New Orleans is $199, flying from May 7 to May 11.
- The cheapest United flight from Houston to New Orleans is $199, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
- The cheapest American flight from Houston to New Orleans is $229, flying from May 7 to May 11.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to New Orleans is $1,401, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to New Orleans is $180, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
- The cheapest Spirit flight from Houston to New Orleans is $231, flying from Apr 24 to Apr 27.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to New Orleans starts at $101 from Fri, Apr 24 to Mon, Apr 27. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $46 and departs on Mon, Apr 20.
1 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Houston to New Orleans.
New Orleans' peak travel season is Feb–May, which is also when major events like Mardi Gras (Feb/Mar) and Jazz Fest (Apr–May) occur. Other events are the Essence Music Festival (Jul), which focuses on African-American artists; Tales of the Cocktail (Jul), with mixology-related events; the Louis Armstrong celebration Satchmo Summerfest (Aug); the New Orleans Film Festival (Oct); and the Voodoo music festival (Oct/Nov). Summers can be hot, humid and rainy. Hurricane season is Jun–Nov.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Houston to New Orleans.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Houston to New Orleans really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Houston to New Orleans.
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 57 nonstop flights and 218 connecting flights per week. United flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 45 nonstop flights and 2,335 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
Other popular airlines flying from Houston to New Orleans are:
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 57 nonstop flights and 218 connecting flights per week. United flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 45 nonstop flights and 2,335 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
Other popular airlines flying from Houston to New Orleans are:
- American offers 583 connecting flights per week. American flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
- Delta offers 357 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
- Frontier offers 2 nonstop flights and 19 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
- Spirit offers 25 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $101. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $46.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to New Orleans is $199, flying from May 7 to May 11.
- The cheapest United flight from Houston to New Orleans is $199, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
- The cheapest American flight from Houston to New Orleans is $229, flying from May 7 to May 11.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to New Orleans is $1,401, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to New Orleans is $180, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
- The cheapest Spirit flight from Houston to New Orleans is $231, flying from Apr 24 to Apr 27.
Southwest, United and Frontier fly direct from Houston to New Orleans.
- There are 45 Southwest direct flights from Houston to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 57 United direct flights from Houston to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 2 Frontier direct flights from Houston to New Orleans per week. Flights are available on Friday and Sunday.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and New Orleans at price $238 is offered by Spirit from Fri, Mar 20 to Sun, Mar 22.
Southwest, United and Frontier fly direct from Houston to New Orleans.
- There are 45 Southwest direct flights from Houston to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 57 United direct flights from Houston to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 2 Frontier direct flights from Houston to New Orleans per week. Flights are available on Friday and Sunday.
There are direct flights from Houston to New Orleans on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Houston and New Orleans start at $119 from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20 with Frontier.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Houston to New Orleans, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Houston and New Orleans start at $367 from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Houston and New Orleans start at $101 from Fri, Apr 24 to Mon, Apr 27.
To book business class trips from Houston to New Orleans, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Houston and New Orleans starts at $238 from Fri, Mar 20 to Sun, Mar 22 with Spirit.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and New Orleans at price $238 is offered by Spirit from Fri, Mar 20 to Sun, Mar 22.
To find last-minute flight deals from Houston to New Orleans, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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