Houston to New Orleans (HOU–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
HOU–MSY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 301 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 82 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h05-1h15 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New Orleans from Houston
| Metric | HOU→MSY | IAH→MSY | BPT→MSY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HOU | – | 24 mi | 78 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 82 | 119 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 1h 11m | 0h 38m |
| Departure OTP | 82% | – | – |
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 82 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HOU to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HOU to MSY is about 1 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 301 miles (485 km). There are approximately 82 weekly flights outbound and 85 return, totaling 167 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, Dallas Love Field and San Antonio. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Beaumont/Port Arthur (BPT) and Lake Charles (LCH).