Houston to New Orleans (HOU–NEW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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316 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~5h 46m WN → Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New Orleans flights
CHS Charleston ~6h 59m WN → UA Charleston (CHS) to New Orleans flights
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Houston to New Orleans
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
316 mi 0h 45m nonstop

HOU–NEW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from New Orleans (NEW) New Orleans to Houston flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to NEW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
FLL ~5h 46m CHS ~6h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HOU → NEW
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Return
NEW → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Lakefront Airport.
Metric HOU→NEW IAH→NEW AUS→NEW
Distance from HOU – 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 3
Weekly flights ~1 – –
Flight time 0h 45m 23h 48m 1h
Departure OTP 68% – –
Houston (IAH) to New Orleans flights · Austin (AUS) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Lakefront Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
316 mi / 508 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m gate to gate.
Facts

HOU–NEW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance316 mi / 508 km
Flight time0h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: NEW
Full nameLakefront Airport
IATA / ICAONEW / KNEW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to NEW flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Lakefront Airport take about 0h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 316 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from NEW to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH 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 HOU to NEW

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Lakefront Airport (NEW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

HOU to NEW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to NEW is about 0 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 316 miles (508 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).