Direct flights from New Orleans to Houston
35 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from MSY to HOU.
Flight time: about 50m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in New Orleans local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA1980 | 5:30a | 55m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA1066 | 5:43a | 58m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2931 | 6:11a | 52m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA1980 | 6:11a | 59m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2931 | 7:17a | 47m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2931 | 7:36a | 46m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA2360 | 8:18a | 50m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA2618 | 8:53a | 45m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1980 | 9:27a | 44m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1980 | 9:41a | 46m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA533 | 10:04a | 51m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2360 | 10:25a | 53m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2932 | 11:13a | 59m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2263 | 12:24p | 50m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA791 | 12:56p | 51m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2932 | 1:04p | 47m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA2932 | 1:16p | 45m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1283 | 2:10p | 53m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2932 | 2:11p | 50m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2932 | 2:20p | 50m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA2932 | 2:59p | 51m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2360 | 3:05p | 44m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1283 | 3:16p | 49m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA2935 | 4:16p | 47m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA2935 | 4:32p | 48m | Wed, Sun |
| Southwest SWA2935 | 5:32p | 1h2m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2979 | 6:38p | 47m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2979 | 7:06p | 47m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA3644 | 8:33p | 48m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3644 | 8:42p | 52m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2979 | 8:46p | 56m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3644 | 8:56p | 51m | Mon |
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Nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Houston (HOU)
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has 35 nonstop flights a week to Houston (HOU), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of MSY and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Houston?
The nonstop flight from New Orleans (MSY) to Houston (HOU) takes about 50m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Houston?
Driving from New Orleans to Houston takes about 5h 12m, covering roughly 351 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 50m.