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

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Houston to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
318 mi 23h 48m nonstop 36 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAH 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 IAH to NEW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
122
Candidates
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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 0 3 3
Weekly flights 0 2 1
Flight time 23h 48m 1h 13m 1h
Departure OTP 12% – –
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.
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)0
1-stop connections36 hubs
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 approximately 23h 48m. The route covers 318 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, AUS, SHV, TUL, SAV, BHM, BNA, DFW, TPA, CMH, BCT, SDF, CHS, MCO, YYZ, ORD, MDW, FLL, PBI, BWI, MKE, PHL, MIA, IAD, LAS, MSP, SCF, VNY, SJD, BOS, SBD, SNA, SFO, OAK, PDX and SJC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 23 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 318 miles (512 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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