Houston to New Orleans (DWH–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Houston to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
316 mi 0h 56m nonstop 22 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DWH and MSY, connecting options are available through 22 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DWH to MSY.
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One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
0
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Other ways to reach New Orleans from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric DWH→MSY IAH→MSY HOU→MSY
Distance from DWH 14 mi 33 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 8 6
Weekly flights 0 152 46
Flight time 0h 56m 1h 10m 1h 1m
Airports within 200 miles of DWH with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
New Orleans is 0 hours the same as Houston.
DWH: CDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
316 mi / 509 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 56m.

DWH–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance316 mi / 509 km
Flight time0h 56m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: DWH
IATA / ICAODWH / KDWH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
Destination: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DWH to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 0h 56m. The route covers 316 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, DFW, DAL, PDK, ATL, TPA, JAX, PBI, SAV, CLT, FLL, MDW, MIA, RDU, BWI, IAD, SNA, SLC, SAN, LAS, BOS and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MSY to DWH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, HOU and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DWH to MSY

David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DWH to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DWH to MSY ranges from 0 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 316 miles (509 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).