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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Houston to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from RM918. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
New Orleans.RM311 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM311, select.
New Orleans.RM311 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM311, select.
New Orleans.RM423 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM423, select.
New Orleans.RM463 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM463, select.
New Orleans.RM463 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM463, select.
New Orleans.RM471 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM471, select.
New Orleans.RM475 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM475, select.
New Orleans.RM477 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM477, select.
New Orleans.RM477 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM477, select.
New Orleans.RM617 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Jan.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Houston Hobby on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM617, select.
New Orleans.RM647 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Jun.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM647, select.
New Orleans.RM713 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM713, select.
New Orleans.RM713 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Apr.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 22 Apr, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM713, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Houston to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Houston to New Orleans Louis Armstrong flights are currently cheapest in August.
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Direct flights from Houston to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Houston to New Orleans Louis Armstrong: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Houston to New Orleans below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

18km from central New Orleans
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Houston to New Orleans: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM311
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 15 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week322

Finding cheap flights from Houston to New Orleans Louis Armstrong: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Houston to New Orleans Louis Armstrong is RM918. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 14 minutes is the average flight time from Houston to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
Southwest Airlines, United and Air New Zealand fly direct from Houston to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
As of June 2026, there are 322 flights per week flying from Houston to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
The cheapest month to fly from Houston to New Orleans Louis Armstrong is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Houston to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport on Wednesday, 15 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 14 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to New Orleans Louis Armstrong but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New Orleans is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Houston to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY): What you need to know

  • Start planning your trip by looking up the ideal departure point for your flight from Houston to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY). Explore the options for leaving from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), the city's main airports.

  • Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 15 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Houston to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport flight.

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport is located in New Orleans. The city's timezone is UTC-6 — the same as Houston.

  • Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY) is the busiest route. You can pick from 62 direct services a week between IAH and MSY.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Houston to MSY. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.

  • With more travellers during busy months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas.

Airports in Houston

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

  • Go straight to your destination from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Direct flights from Houston to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY) are available from here.

  • Leading carriers that offer direct flights from Houston to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport departing IAH include:

  • The preferred airline for passengers flying between IAH and MSY is United.

  • Spirit Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 88.0% of its services landing as scheduled.

  • The journey from central Houston to IAH takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Houston to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels have you covered:

  • When it comes to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

  • IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)

  • You can book a direct Houston to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY) plane ticket out of Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Decide if leaving from HOU is a better fit for your trip.

  • You can board a direct flight from Houston to MSY with Southwest Airlines. This is one of the main airlines operating this route out of HOU.

  • On the HOU to MSY route, Southwest Airlines is the favourite choice for most passengers.

  • Book with Southwest Airlines if punctual service is a priority. Its flights between Houston Hobby Airport and Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport arrive as scheduled 84.63% of the time.

  • Using public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 20 minutes.

  • Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Houston to MSY flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Houston Hobby Airport:

  • 79% of all departures from Houston Hobby Airport arrive within the expected time frame.

  • HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.

About Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY)

Getting from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY) to central New Orleans

  • From Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport, central New Orleans is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.

  • Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.

How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport is RM311. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM918. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.

  • Snap up cheap flights from Houston to MSY by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Houston to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.

  • Finding a cheap plane ticket from Houston to MSY is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a price drop.

  • Find an affordable flight from Houston to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Houston to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY)

  • April is when most people book flights from Houston to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY). Visit New Orleans in December for a more low-key escape.

  • The warmest month in New Orleans is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your Houston to MSY plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).

More about New Orleans

Explore more of the United States

  • New Orleans has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 105 kilometres northwest of New Orleans, a trip to Baton Rouge will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like St. Joseph Cathedral, USS Kidd and 13th Gate Haunted House.

  • Around 225 kilometres east of New Orleans, Mobile is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Centre, GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico and Mobile Carnival Museum.

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