New OrleanstoHoustonFlight Time
MSY–IAH · Nonstop
New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) to Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Airport).
The estimated flight time from New Orleans (MSY) to Houston (IAH) is about 1h 13m, covering 304 miles. United Airlines flies the route nonstop with 7-8/day departures, from 05:15 to 19:23 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 13m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 304 mi | Nonstop | 7-8/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from New Orleans to Houston
United Airlines operates 7-8/day flights from MSY to IAH.
- First departure
- 05:15
- Last departure
- 19:23
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 14
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7-8/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet · Seat map |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
IAH to MSY flights — 8-9/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for MSY, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 50 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 New Orleans to Houston?
The estimated flight time from New Orleans (MSY) to Houston (IAH) is about 1h 13m, based on the 304-mile flying distance.
How far is New Orleans from Houston?
New Orleans (MSY) to Houston (IAH) is about 304 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from New Orleans to Houston?
Yes. United Airlines flies nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Houston (IAH), with 7-8/day departures.
Which airlines fly from New Orleans to Houston?
United Airlines flies nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Houston (IAH).
What aircraft fly from New Orleans to Houston?
The MSY–IAH route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Houston
- HOU - HoustonWilliam P Hobby Airport · 24 mi from IAHFlights to HOU