Houston to New Orleans (HOU–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HOU–MSY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 301 miles in approximately 1h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 117 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 46 | 737, 738, 7S7, B38M | 1h01-1h15 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach New Orleans from Houston
| Metric | HOU→MSY | IAH→MSY | AUS→MSY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HOU | – | 24 mi | 148 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 8 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 46 | 152 | 41 |
| Flight time | 1h 1m | 1h 10m | 1h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
HOU: CDT · MSY: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
HOU–MSY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HOU to MSY
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 46 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HOU to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HOU to MSY ranges from 1 hours 1 minutes to 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 301 miles (485 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 93 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
117 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via EFD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).