Direct flights from Houston Hobby to New Orleans
38 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from HOU to MSY.
Flight time: about 53m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Houston Hobby local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA2920 | 6:10a | 54m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA2450 | 7:18a | 43m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA937 | 7:21a | 45m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA1975 | 8:08a | 55m | Mon–Wed |
| Southwest SWA1975 | 8:31a | 54m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2096 | 8:35a | 44m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA1974 | 8:37a | 53m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4958 | 9:40a | 50m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA1974 | 11:04a | 46m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4486 | 11:31a | 54m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA683 | 11:38a | 54m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA4486 | 11:42a | 44m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1975 | 12:53p | 44m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1975 | 1:36p | 53m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA1978 | 2:56p | 54m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1978 | 3:08p | 50m | Tue, Sat |
| Southwest SWA2450 | 3:54p | 43m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2450 | 4:01p | 54m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA2450 | 4:05p | 53m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA996 | 4:32p | 53m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3587 | 5:52p | 51m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4636 | 6:34p | 54m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2075 | 6:58p | 45m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3586 | 7:07p | 54m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA3586 | 7:18p | 54m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA4636 | 7:28p | 59m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA3586 | 7:29p | 53m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA3587 | 8:50p | 54m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA3587 | 8:59p | 44m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA3587 | 9:06p | 46m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA3587 | 9:40p | 46m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3586 | 11:02p | 54m | Sun |
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Nonstop from Houston Hobby (HOU) to New Orleans (MSY)
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) has 38 nonstop flights a week to New Orleans (MSY), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of HOU and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Houston Hobby to New Orleans?
The nonstop flight from Houston Hobby (HOU) to New Orleans (MSY) takes about 53m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Houston Hobby to New Orleans?
Driving from Houston Hobby to New Orleans takes about 5h 12m, covering roughly 351 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 53m.