Cheap flights from New Orleans to Houston
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 New Orleans to Houston and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $101 | FrontierNonstop2 hrFri, Apr 17 — Mon, Apr 20 | The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to Houston is currently $101 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $46 | FrontierNonstop2 hrMon, Apr 27 | The cheapest one-way flight from New Orleans to Houston is currently $46 | |
| Cheapest nonstop flights | $101 | FrontierNonstop2 hrFri, May 1 — Mon, May 4 | The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from New Orleans to Houston is currently $101 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $290 | FrontierNonstop2 hrFri, Mar 20 — Sun, Mar 22 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New Orleans to Houston is currently $290 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $319 | FrontierNonstop2 hrFri, May 1 — Mon, May 4 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New Orleans to Houston is currently $319 | |
| Fastest flight | 1 hr 15 min | The fastest nonstop flight from New Orleans to Houston takes 1 hr 15 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 New Orleans to Houston per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Houston is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
January
Prices in January are usually between $120 and $260.
Popular airlines from New Orleans to Houston
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 New Orleans to Houston 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: $135–35045 weekly nonstop flightsMSY - HOUEvery day2255 weekly connecting flightsMSY - HOUEvery day
- UnitedNonstopfrom $199Typical price: $140–37557 weekly nonstop flightsMSY - IAHEvery day295 weekly connecting flightsMSY - IAHEvery day
- Americanfrom $219Typical price: $185–465593 weekly connecting flightsMSY - HOU, IAHEvery day
- Deltafrom $690Typical price: $930–1,450395 weekly connecting flightsMSY - HOU, IAHEvery day
- FrontierNonstopfrom $101Typical price: $160–4052 weekly nonstop flightsMSY - IAHEvery Fri, Sun18 weekly connecting flightsMSY - IAHEvery Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Spiritfrom $124Typical price: $75–28032 weekly connecting flightsMSY - IAHEvery day
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
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
Frequently asked questions about flying from New Orleans to Houston
The cheapest flights from New Orleans to Houston are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $50 to $145.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to Houston 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 New Orleans to Houston is $199, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
- The cheapest United flight from New Orleans to Houston is $199, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
- The cheapest American flight from New Orleans to Houston is $219, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
- The cheapest Delta flight from New Orleans to Houston is $690, flying from May 28 to May 31.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from New Orleans to Houston is $101, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 20.
- The cheapest Spirit flight from New Orleans to Houston is $124, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to Houston starts at $101 from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $46 and departs on Mon, Apr 27.
1 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from New Orleans to Houston.
Most visitors explore Houston May–Aug when the days are hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) tend to be mild. Local events include the Martin Luther King, Jr., Grande Parade (Jan) and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (Mar).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from New Orleans to Houston.
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 New Orleans to Houston 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 New Orleans to Houston.
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 57 nonstop flights and 295 connecting flights per week. United flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 45 nonstop flights and 2,255 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Other popular airlines flying from New Orleans to Houston are:
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 57 nonstop flights and 295 connecting flights per week. United flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 45 nonstop flights and 2,255 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Other popular airlines flying from New Orleans to Houston are:
- American offers 593 connecting flights per week. American flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
- Delta offers 395 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
- Frontier offers 2 nonstop flights and 18 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
- Spirit offers 32 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to Houston 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 New Orleans to Houston is $199, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
- The cheapest United flight from New Orleans to Houston is $199, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
- The cheapest American flight from New Orleans to Houston is $219, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
- The cheapest Delta flight from New Orleans to Houston is $690, flying from May 28 to May 31.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from New Orleans to Houston is $101, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 20.
- The cheapest Spirit flight from New Orleans to Houston is $124, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
Southwest, United and Frontier fly direct from New Orleans to Houston.
- There are 45 Southwest direct flights from New Orleans to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 57 United direct flights from New Orleans to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 2 Frontier direct flights from New Orleans to Houston per week. Flights are available on Friday and Sunday.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New Orleans and Houston at price $290 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Mar 20 to Sun, Mar 22.
Southwest, United and Frontier fly direct from New Orleans to Houston.
- There are 45 Southwest direct flights from New Orleans to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 57 United direct flights from New Orleans to Houston per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 2 Frontier direct flights from New Orleans to Houston per week. Flights are available on Friday and Sunday.
There are direct flights from New Orleans to Houston on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between New Orleans and Houston start at $101 from Fri, May 1 to Mon, May 4 with Frontier.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New Orleans to Houston, 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 New Orleans and Houston start at $319 from Fri, May 1 to Mon, May 4 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New Orleans and Houston start at $101 from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20.
To book business class trips from New Orleans to Houston, 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 New Orleans and Houston starts at $290 from Fri, Mar 20 to Sun, Mar 22 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New Orleans and Houston at price $290 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Mar 20 to Sun, Mar 22.
To find last-minute flight deals from New Orleans to Houston, 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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