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

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318 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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
CHS Charleston ~23h 48m UA → UA Charleston (CHS) to New Orleans flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~23h 48m ADAVF9 → Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New Orleans flights
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✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to New Orleans
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
318 mi 23h 48m nonstop

IAH–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 IAH to NEW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~23h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
CHS ~23h 48m FLL ~23h 48m
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
IAH → NEW
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Return
NEW → IAH
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Lakefront Airport.
Metric IAH→NEW HOU→NEW AUS→NEW
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines – 6 3
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 23h 48m 0h 45m 1h
Departure OTP 0% – –
Houston (HOU) to New Orleans flights · Austin (AUS) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH 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.
IAH: CDT · NEW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
318 mi / 512 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 23h 48m gate to gate.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

Facts

IAH–NEW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance318 mi / 512 km
Flight time23h 48m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: NEW
Full nameLakefront Airport
IATA / ICAONEW / KNEW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to NEW flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lakefront Airport take about 23h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 318 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from NEW to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU 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 IAH to NEW

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Lakefront Airport (NEW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAH to NEW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to NEW is about 23 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 318 miles (512 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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