Direct flights from New Orleans to Houston
47 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 SWA4547 | 5:35a | 50m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA4547 | 6:02a | 51m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4547 | 6:11a | 51m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4547 | 6:23a | 45m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4547 | 6:25a | 46m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA2995 | 7:29a | 51m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA2995 | 8:06a | 51m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2995 | 8:36a | 51m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA934 | 8:38a | 48m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA934 | 9:24a | 51m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA934 | 9:26a | 49m | Mon, Thu |
| Southwest SWA1642 | 12:12p | 50m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA1642 | 12:30p | 54m | Thu–Fri |
| Southwest SWA2638 | 12:46p | 51m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1642 | 1:10p | 47m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA4662 | 1:10p | 45m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4662 | 1:25p | 1h1m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA311 | 2:21p | 1h5m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2998 | 2:48p | 48m | Wed, Sun |
| Southwest SWA2998 | 3:06p | 45m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA8701 | 3:20p | 45m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA5060 | 3:55p | 47m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA2998 | 4:09p | 52m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA2998 | 4:25p | 51m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA5060 | 4:31p | 44m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2998 | 4:37p | 51m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA1810 | 5:19p | 47m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1810 | 5:45p | 46m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA1810 | 6:55p | 51m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA1810 | 7:07p | 51m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1810 | 7:22p | 47m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3869 | 7:34p | 45m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA1810 | 7:53p | 49m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3869 | 8:15p | 49m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4662 | 8:44p | 47m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA1810 | 9:03p | 53m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA3743 | 9:22p | 49m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4662 | 10:16p | 56m | Mon, Fri |
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The route
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Nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Houston (HOU)
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has 47 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 July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 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.