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

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301 mi airlines 89/wk
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WN4598
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7M8
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WN2161
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7M8
5:50 AM
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7:10 AM
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1h 20m
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WN1276
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73H
6:10 AM
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7:30 AM
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1h 20m
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WN3494
WN Southwest
7M8
6:45 AM
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8:05 AM
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1h 20m
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WN3763
WN Southwest
7S7
8:05 AM
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9:25 AM
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1h 20m
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WN4211
WN Southwest
7S7
8:10 AM
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9:30 AM
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WN4573
WN Southwest
7M8
8:50 AM
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10:10 AM
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WN2288
WN Southwest
738
10:05 AM
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11:25 AM
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WN3080
WN Southwest
73H
10:05 AM
EDT
11:25 AM
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WN1429
WN Southwest
7M8
12:30 PM
EDT
1:50 PM
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WN3256
WN Southwest
7S7
12:40 PM
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2:00 PM
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1h 20m
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WN2972
WN Southwest
7M8
2:00 PM
EDT
3:20 PM
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1h 20m
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WN1396
WN Southwest
7S7
2:20 PM
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3:40 PM
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1h 20m
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WN2900
WN Southwest
7S7
3:35 PM
EDT
4:55 PM
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1h 20m
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WN1759
WN Southwest
7M8
4:35 PM
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5:55 PM
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1h 20m
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WN3383
WN Southwest
7S7
5:05 PM
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6:30 PM
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1h 25m
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WN3199
WN Southwest
7S7
6:30 PM
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7:50 PM
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1h 20m
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WN2316
WN Southwest
B38M
6:54 PM
EDT
8:05 PM
CDT
2h 11m
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WN3499
WN Southwest
7S7
8:00 PM
EDT
9:20 PM
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1h 20m
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WN2404
WN Southwest
7M8
8:15 PM
EDT
9:40 PM
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1h 25m
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WN2549
WN Southwest
7S7
8:30 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
CDT
1h 20m
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WN4416
WN Southwest
7S7
6:45 AM
CDT
7:50 AM
EDT
1h 5m
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WN2041
WN Southwest
7S7
8:00 AM
CDT
9:15 AM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN1260
WN Southwest
7S7
8:05 AM
CDT
9:15 AM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN3246
WN Southwest
73H
8:05 AM
CDT T4
9:15 AM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN2813
WN Southwest
7S7
8:45 AM
CDT
10:00 AM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN363
WN Southwest
7S7
9:25 AM
CDT
10:35 AM
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1h 10m
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WN1546
WN Southwest
7S7
10:15 AM
CDT
11:25 AM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN2381
WN Southwest
7M8
11:10 AM
CDT
12:25 PM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN3250
WN Southwest
B38M
12:50 PM
CDT T4
2:00 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN864
WN Southwest
7S7
1:00 PM
CDT
2:10 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN19
WN Southwest
7S7
1:25 PM
CDT
2:40 PM
EDT
1h 15m
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WN2383
WN Southwest
7M8
2:40 PM
CDT
3:50 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN1148
WN Southwest
73H
2:50 PM
CDT
4:00 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN1902
WN Southwest
7M8
2:55 PM
CDT T4
4:05 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN212
WN Southwest
7S7
4:20 PM
CDT
5:30 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN3252
WN Southwest
73H
5:50 PM
CDT
7:00 PM
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1h 10m
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WN2384
WN Southwest
7S7
6:55 PM
CDT
8:05 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN671
WN Southwest
7S7
7:10 PM
CDT
8:20 PM
EDT
1h 10m
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WN3987
WN Southwest
7S7
8:35 PM
CDT
9:45 PM
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1h 10m
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WN892
WN Southwest
7M8
8:40 PM
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9:50 PM
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1h 10m
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WN2598
WN Southwest
7S7
9:00 PM
CDT T4
10:10 PM
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1h 10m
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WN3585
WN Southwest
7M8
9:50 PM
CDT
11:00 PM+1
EDT
1h 10m
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WN4713
WN Southwest
7S7
10:45 PM
CDT T3
11:55 PM+1
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1h 10m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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New Orleans to Houston
1 carrier, 89 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 89 Flights/wk 301 mi 1h 20m nonstop -1h behind 69 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop MSY–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 89 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h20-2h11 57%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (89 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSY to HOU direction.
Mon
14
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
14
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
13
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
21
Nonstop flights
89
Outbound / wk
90
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,901
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSY → HOU
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
48%
Return
HOU → MSY
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays → HOU delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of MSY with service to William P. Hobby Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Houston is 1 hour behind New Orleans.
MSY: EDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
301 mi / 485 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 2h 11m.

MSY–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Houston route.
Route details
Distance301 mi / 485 km
Flight time1h 20m to 2h 11m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights89 out / 90 return
1-stop connections69 hubs
Origin: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 2h 11m. The route covers 301 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 89 nonstop flights per week from MSY to HOU. The return direction has about 90 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ECP, BHM, DSI, MEM, TUL, MRK, SAV, SRQ, BCT, OMA, CLT, PBI, UST, PWK, SUA, OPF, SDF, IAD, MAF, APA, YYZ, CLE, NAS, BUR, TEB, PHL, ORF, EWR, ASE, BOS, ORD, PSP, VNY, SNA, BZN, SJO, SFO, SJC, DFW, JAX, MIA, SAT, BNA, AUS, CHS, DAL, FLL, MDW, ATL, STL, TPA, MCO, MCI, RDU, SAN, PHX, BWI, LAS, DEN, MSP, LAX, DCA, SLC, LGA, CUN, PIT, ADS, AFW and JWN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour behind New Orleans.
Yes, return flights from HOU to MSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BTR, JAN and PNS. 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 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).