New Orleans to Houston flights
Direct and connecting flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from New Orleans to Houston take?
Flight time from New Orleans (MSY) to Houston (IAH) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from New Orleans to Houston?
Airline availability for MSY to IAH changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from New Orleans to Houston?
Direct (nonstop) availability on MSY to IAH varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- United Airlines5-yr attributed events: 58Last 90 days: none recorded
- SkyWest5-yr attributed events: 5Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7 sightings | No recorded events |
| SkyWest | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
Planning MSY → IAH
MSY to IAH is a short-haul route of 489 km (304 mi). See the return IAH → MSY route.
Alternative airports near New Orleans: New Orleans (NEW) — 23 km, New Orleans (NBG) — 29 km, Baton Rouge (BTR) — 104 km.
Alternative airports near Houston: Houston (DWH) — 22 km, Houston (IWS) — 37 km, Houston (HOU) — 38 km.