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

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Houston to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
0h 56m nonstop +1h ahead 18 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between HOU and NEW, connecting options are available through 18 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
18
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
AUS ~3h 46m SAV ~4h 1m TUL ~4h 9m MCO ~4h 18m CMH ~4h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
51
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HOU → NEW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
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 AUS→NEW
Distance from HOU – 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0 –
Flight time 0h 56m 1h 21m
Departure OTP 100% –
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
+1h
New Orleans is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
HOU: CDT · NEW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in New Orleans.
Facts

HOU–NEW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to New Orleans route.
Route details
Flight time0h 56m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: NEW
Full nameLakefront Airport
IATA / ICAONEW / KNEW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 0h 56m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUS, SAV, TUL, MCO, CMH, FLL, TPA, MIA, MDW, IAD, BCT, DFW, YYZ, LAS, SCF, VNY, SNA and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Orleans is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from NEW to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 0 hours 56 minutes.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 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 Austin (AUS).