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

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Houston to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Flights/wk 316 mi 1h 13m nonstop 36 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between HOU and NEW, connecting options are available through 36 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to NEW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
55
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.
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 0 1 3
Weekly flights 2 – 1
Flight time 1h 13m 23h 48m 1h
Departure OTP 100% – –
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 1h 13m.
Facts

HOU–NEW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance316 mi / 508 km
Flight time1h 13m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
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 approximately 1h 13m. The route covers 316 miles.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from HOU to NEW. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUS, DAL, SAV, TUL, BHM, BNA, DFW, TPA, CMH, PBI, SDF, CHS, ORD, MCO, BCT, FLL, MDW, YYZ, MKE, PHL, BWI, IAD, MIA, LAS, MSP, SCF, SJD, BOS, VNY, PNE, SFO, SNA, SJC, PDX, OAK and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 1 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 316 miles (508 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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