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HOU–MSY · Nonstop
Houston (William P. Hobby Airport) to New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Houston (HOU) to New Orleans (MSY) is about 1h 12m, covering 302 miles. Southwest Airlines flies the route nonstop with 7/day departures, from 05:35 to 22:55 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 12m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 302 mi | Nonstop | 7/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Houston to New Orleans
Southwest Airlines operates 7/day flights from HOU to MSY.
- First departure
- 05:35
- Last departure
- 22:55
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 25
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 7/day | Boeing 737 · Seat map | 05:3506:35 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
MSY to HOU flights — 7/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for HOU, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 49 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Houston to New Orleans?
The estimated flight time from Houston (HOU) to New Orleans (MSY) is about 1h 12m, based on the 302-mile flying distance.
How far is Houston from New Orleans?
Houston (HOU) to New Orleans (MSY) is about 302 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Houston to New Orleans?
Yes. Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Houston (HOU) to New Orleans (MSY), with 7/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Houston to New Orleans?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Houston (HOU) to New Orleans (MSY).
What aircraft fly from Houston to New Orleans?
The HOU–MSY route is flown with Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Houston
- IAH - HoustonGeorge Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport · 24 mi from HOUFlights from IAH