Direct flights from Houston to New Orleans
57 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from IAH to MSY.
Flight time: about 48m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Houston local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL491 | 7:32a | 48m | Tue, Thu, Fri |
| United UAL491 | 7:39a | 48m | Mon, Wed |
| United UAL491 | 7:55a | 47m | Sat |
| United UAL491 | 8:44a | 46m | Sun |
| United UAL575 | 10:00a | 48m | Thu, Sat |
| United UAL575 | 10:08a | 47m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri |
| United UAL575 | 11:11a | 47m | Sun |
| United UAL2385 | 12:02p | 48m | Thu, Sat |
| United UAL2385 | 12:06p | 47m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
| United UAL2738 | 3:06p | 47m | Daily |
| United ASH6284 | 4:54p | 51m | Sun |
| United ASH6284 | 4:57p | 51m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat |
| United ASH6284 | 5:08p | 51m | Thu–Fri |
| United UAL3921 | 5:20p | 48m | Thu |
| United UAL2140 | 7:04p | 55m | Sat |
| United UAL2140 | 7:06p | 48m | Mon–Wed |
| United UAL2140 | 7:22p | 1h6m | Fri, Sun |
| United UAL2140 | 8:00p | 42m | Thu |
| United UAL2161 | 8:20p | 49m | Wed |
| United UAL2161 | 8:28p | 47m | Tue, Sat |
| United UAL2161 | 8:51p | 46m | Mon, Fri, Sun |
| United SKW4786 | 9:46p | 51m | Sat |
| United SKW4786 | 9:56p | 51m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri |
| United UAL2161 | 10:01p | 47m | Thu |
| United SKW4786 | 10:11p | 51m | Sun |
| United SKW4786 | 10:55p | 47m | Thu |
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The route
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Nonstop from Houston (IAH) to New Orleans (MSY)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) has 57 nonstop flights a week to New Orleans (MSY), operated by United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of IAH 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 to New Orleans?
The nonstop flight from Houston (IAH) to New Orleans (MSY) takes about 48m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Houston to New Orleans?
Driving from Houston to New Orleans takes about 5h 12m, covering roughly 351 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 48m.