New Orleans to Houston (MSY–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MSY–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 301 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 89 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h20-2h11 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Houston from New Orleans
| Metric | MSY→HOU | BTR→HOU | JAN→HOU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSY | – | 65 mi | 161 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 89 | 1 | 28 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 41m | 1h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 57% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MSY: EDT · HOU: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 5:00 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 89 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSY to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSY to HOU ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 301 miles (485 km). There are approximately 89 weekly flights outbound and 90 return, totaling 179 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ECP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baton Rouge (BTR), Jackson (JAN) and Pensacola (PNS).