New Orleans to Houston (MSY–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MSY–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 301 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 85 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h15-1h20 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Houston from New Orleans
| Metric | MSY→HOU | BTR→HOU | GPT→HOU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSY | – | 65 mi | 77 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 85 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 15m | 0h 43m | 1h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 70% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MSY: CDT · HOU: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
MSY–HOU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSY to HOU
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 85 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSY to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSY to HOU is about 1 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 301 miles (485 km). There are approximately 85 weekly flights outbound and 82 return, totaling 167 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Austin Bergstrom and San Antonio. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baton Rouge (BTR), Gulfport (GPT) and Lafayette (LFT).