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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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New Orleans to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
316 mi 1h 8m nonstop -1h behind 19 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between NEW and HOU, connecting options are available through 19 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NEW to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
75
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
NEW → HOU
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
Return
HOU → NEW
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric NEW→HOU MSY→HOU BTR→HOU
Distance from NEW 15 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 4 1
Weekly flights 0 89 1
Flight time 1h 8m 1h 20m 1h 41m
Airports within 200 miles of NEW with service to William P. Hobby Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
316 mi / 508 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 8m.

NEW–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Houston route.
Route details
Distance316 mi / 508 km
Flight time1h 8m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: NEW
IATA / ICAONEW / KNEW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NEW to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Lakefront Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 1h 8m. The route covers 316 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BHM, BNA, TYS, DAL, AUS, TPA, ILM, PBI, CLT, IAD, CHS, YYZ, CLE, CMH, MIA, TEB, PHX, BOS and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour behind New Orleans.
Yes, return flights from HOU to NEW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MSY, BTR and JAN. 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 NEW to HOU

Lakefront Airport (NEW) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

NEW to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NEW to HOU ranges from 1 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 316 miles (508 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New Orleans (MSY), Baton Rouge (BTR) and Jackson (JAN).