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Cheapest time to fly from New Orleans, LA to Houston, TX

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of March. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flying Time4 h and 40 mWhen flying from New Orleans, LA to Houston, TX, this can take around 4 h and 40 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors

Cheapest flight$43The best price for flights from New Orleans, LA to Houston, TX offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days

Origin airportLouis Armstrong New Orleans International AirportWhen flying from New Orleans, LA to Houston, TX

Destination airportWilliam P. Hobby AirportFor the route from New Orleans, LA to Houston, TX

Peak seasonMarchMarch is the busiest time to fly from New Orleans, LA to Houston, TX according to search data results from our customers

Airlines operating this routeFrontier AirlinesAirline(s) that fly from New Orleans, LA to Houston, TX

One-way average Price123.30A flight from New Orleans, LA to Houston, TX at eDreams will cost around 123.30, this being based on prices of the previous 6 months of data

Best time to bookMarchMarch is one of the most frequent times to fly to Houston, TX from New Orleans, LA according to real data from our customers

Airlines that fly from New Orleans, LA to Houston, TX

Spirit Airlines

229$

Local currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

0%A train in Houston, TX costs roughly the same as in New Orleans, LA.

New Orleans, LA$1.25

Houston, TX$1.25

MealMid-priced restaurant

20%A meal in Houston, TX is 20% cheaper than a meal in New Orleans, LA.

New Orleans, LA$26.20

Houston, TX$20.00

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

17%A taxi fare in Houston, TX is 17% cheaper than in New Orleans, LA.

New Orleans, LA$3.50

Houston, TX$2.91

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

4%Coffee in Houston, TX is 4% cheaper than in New Orleans, LA.

New Orleans, LA$5.74

Houston, TX$5.53

Distance: 318 miles

New Orleans, LA airports

L Armstrong Intl (MSY)How far from city center: 12 miles

Houston, TX airports

G.Bush Intercontinental (IAH)How far from city center: 16 miles

Hobby (HOU)How far from city center: 9 miles

Flights from New Orleans, LA

New Orleans, famous for its Mardi Gras celebrations, is located in the southern state of Louisiana. New Orleans has a very busy port that handles cargo ships, and it also has several regional airports. The main airport that serves the metropolitan area is known as the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. If you're traveling to Houston from New Orleans, your flight will likely depart from this airport. Parts of the airport were damaged during Hurricane Katrina. However, it's still one of the busiest airports in the southeast of the nation. New Orleans also has a seaplane airport located in Belle Chasse. It has a runway for wheeled planes and another water runway for seaplanes.

Travelling to New Orleans, LA airport

Passengers could use the public bus services or hire a taxi or a limousine to reach the Louis Armstrong Airport. Amtrak doesn't offer services to and from the airport. The Jefferson Transit offers bus services to New Orleans and the international airport. If you want to take a flight from New Orleans to Houston, catch the Airport-Downtown Express E2 bus service. If you want to travel from New Orleans to the airport, you could also take the RTA airport bus 202. Passengers can alternatively use the Greyhound bus service to reach the airport from the city centre. The bus centre is situated at 1001 Loyola Avenue.

Reaching Houston, TX

Houston has many sights and local attractions to excite visitors. If you like all things related to space, take a trip to the NASA Space Centre. You could spend a whole day exploring the exhibits and you'll even get to touch a piece of the moon. If it's museums you're after, visit the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the Holocaust Museum and the Children's Museum of Houston. If you're looking for the latest in fashion, head to the Galleria Mall. There are plenty of shops that cater to every budget. Lastly, transport yourself into a lush green setting and surround yourself with butterflies at the Cockrell Butterfly Center.

Getting to the city center

The George Bush International Airport is the main airport that serves the Houston area. It's located approximately 23 miles away from the city center. Flights to Houston from New Orleans arrive at this airport. The airport offers an underground train service for travel between passenger terminals. Those traveling by bus can avail of Metro bus services from the airport to the city. The 102 Bush IAH express serves passengers at the airport. Daily shuttles are also available for trips from the airport to various locations in Houston. Many hotels offer complimentary van services from the airport. Those who wish to hire a taxi need to contact ground transportation employees at the terminals.

Frequently asked questions about flights from New Orleans, LA to Houston, TX

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United States. At eDreams have you covered!

On average, how much is the price of a flight from New Orleans, LA to Houston, TX?

When you fly from New Orleans, LA to Houston, TX the average price is 123.30. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

For flights from New Orleans, LA to Houston, TX, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from New Orleans, LA to Houston, TX is $43. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Houston, TX more expensive than New Orleans, LA to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Houston, TX costs an average of 2.91 USD , 17% cheaper than New Orleans, LA, with a fare of 3.50 USD,

while train tickets are cheaper, but cost the same in both Houston, TX and New Orleans, LA: $ 1.25 USD.

Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 20.00 USD euros in Houston, TX, 24% less than the 26.20 USD euros in New Orleans, LA.

The price of the coffee is around 4% cheaper in Houston, TX, with an average of 5.53 USD, while in New Orleans, LA the coffee costs 5.74 USD.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from New Orleans, LA to Houston, TX?

The most popular months to book a trip from New Orleans, LA to Houston, TX are May, June and September, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from New Orleans, LA to Houston, TX?

The best time of the year to visit Houston, TX depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, June is the best month to fly to Houston, TX from New Orleans, LA in terms of searches from our customers, followed by March and July. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds September, January and August are the months with fewer searches for New Orleans, LA - Houston, TX.

How long does the flight from New Orleans, LA to Houston, TX take?

Flight length from New Orleans, LA to Houston, TX is around 4 h and 40 m on average, at an average distance of 317.46 mi, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Houston, TX compared to New Orleans, LA?

While in New Orleans, LA the temperatures can reach an average of 34.58 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12 mm ,Houston, TX's temperatures can go up to 36.54 ºC during the hot season, with 12 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -0.28 ºC in Houston, TX, compared to the 0.83 ºC average degrees reported in New Orleans, LA. During the winter period, New Orleans, LA can register 12 mm precipitation, while Houston, TX have an average of 9 mm rain level.

Which airlines fly from New Orleans, LA to Houston, TX?

The airlines that fly non-stop from New Orleans, LA to Houston, TX are:

Spirit Airlines.
United Airlines.

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