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$50+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Houston

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — HOU
Dec 8 — Dec 151
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Sun 12/15
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The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Houston are usually found in January or March, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Houston (HO1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 3, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Houston
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Tue 12/2410:09 pmMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 22mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/277:54 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/2$92
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/163:09 pmMSY - IAH
1 stop16h 09mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/237:54 pmIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$116
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/239:54 pmMSY - IAH
1 stop9h 24mFrontier
Sun 12/299:34 pmIAH - MSY
1 stop23h 20mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$186
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/135:50 amMSY - HOU
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Wed 12/188:50 pmHOU - MSY
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/2$248
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Fri 12/134:10 pmMSY - HOU
1 stop3h 54mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/189:14 amHOU - MSY
1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$266
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/145:00 amMSY - IAH
Nonstop1h 22mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/179:43 amIAH - MSY
Nonstop1h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$307
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Sat 12/73:16 pmMSY - HOU
1 stop26h 10mFrontier
Wed 12/116:16 pmHOU - MSY
1 stop20h 00mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$378
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Thu 12/195:29 amMSY - HOU
1 stop8h 48mDelta
Wed 12/256:03 amHOU - MSY
1 stop17h 34mDelta
Deal found 12/2$790

Find flights from New Orleans to Houston within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Houston that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,650,959 searches. Data last updated December 3, 2024.

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New OrleansHouston

MSY - IAH

MSYIAH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/9

6:14 am-12:45 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/13

6:36 am-6:01 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$86

New OrleansHouston

MSY - IAH

MSYIAH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/9

3:25 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/13

1:50 pm-3:01 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$108

New OrleansHouston

MSY - HOU

MSYHOU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/9

6:10 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Houston Hobby

Mon 1/13

7:25 am-8:30 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$158

New OrleansHouston

MSY - IAH

MSYIAH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 12/23

9:54 pm-7:18 am

1 stop9h 24m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 12/29

9:34 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$186

New OrleansHouston

MSY - HOU

MSYHOU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/24

5:15 am-9:45 am

1 stop4h 30m

Houston Hobby

Sun 1/26

6:25 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop4h 18m

$198

New OrleansHouston

MSY - IAH

MSYIAH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/12

4:13 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 2/16

5:00 am-8:34 am

1 stop3h 34m

$198

New OrleansHouston

MSY - IAH

MSYIAH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/9

2:16 pm-3:40 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/13

7:30 am-8:48 am

Nonstop1h 18m

$217

New OrleansHouston

MSY - HOU

MSYHOU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/19

5:29 am-2:17 pm

1 stop8h 48m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/25

6:03 am-11:37 pm

1 stop17h 34m

$790

New OrleansHouston

MSY - IAH

MSYIAH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 12/27

10:03 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$50

New OrleansHouston

MSY - IAH

MSYIAH

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/23

3:25 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$54

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Houston

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Travel insights for flights from New Orleans to Houston

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New Orleans to Houston including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Houston. Price data was last updated on November 22, 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from New Orleans to Houston may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 71 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Houston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Houston (average of $230). Flying from New Orleans to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 3, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from New Orleans to Houston in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Houston. Price data was last updated on December 1, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Houston flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Houston. Reviews last updated December 3, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, American Airlines and Frontier from New Orleans to Houston to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,698 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,141 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,151 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,951 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to Houston?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY), located 11.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from New Orleans to Houston. 4 airlines have flights from Louis Armstrong to Houston on a regular basis. Booking flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Houston should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 4 outbound flights to Houston per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Houston round-trip?

    Currently priced at $86, Spirit Airlines will fly you from New Orleans to Houston and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and Frontier - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $158 and $186, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 50% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Houston one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $50. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from New Orleans to Houston for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Houston?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New Orleans to Houston? While on average our users pay $365, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $153. The most popular route (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Houston Hobby), is priced around $92.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Houston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Houston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Houston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Houston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Houston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Houston (average of $230). Flying from New Orleans to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from New Orleans to Houston

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Houston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,650,959 searches. Data last updated December 3, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$35Average$109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$113Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$140Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$277Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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