Direct flights from New Orleans to Houston
55 nonstop flights a week on 3 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from MSY to IAH.
Flight time: about 51m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL2744 | 5:20a | 51m | Daily |
| United UAL2124 | 7:07a | 52m | Tue, Thu, Fri |
| United UAL2124 | 7:22a | 49m | Sun |
| United UAL2124 | 7:30a | 50m | Mon, Wed |
| United UAL2124 | 7:48a | 54m | Sat |
| United UAL2105 | 9:50a | 53m | Wed |
| United UAL2105 | 9:58a | 53m | Thu–Fri |
| United UAL2105 | 10:06a | 48m | Tue, Sun |
| United UAL2105 | 10:17a | 48m | Mon |
| United UAL2105 | 10:27a | 47m | Sat |
| United UAL2253 | 11:52a | 55m | Sat |
| United UAL2253 | 12:10p | 49m | Tue, Wed, Sun |
| United UAL2253 | 12:16p | 50m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Delta DAL9975 | 2:19p | 53m | Sat |
| United UAL2296 | 2:23p | 50m | Wed, Fri |
| United UAL2296 | 2:31p | 54m | Thu, Sat |
| United UAL2296 | 2:39p | 56m | Tue, Sun |
| United UAL2296 | 2:51p | 44m | Mon |
| United UAL313 | 3:48p | 56m | Thu–Fri |
| United UAL313 | 4:13p | 50m | Mon, Sun |
| United UAL313 | 4:18p | 55m | Wed |
| United UAL2341 | 5:41p | 52m | Wed, Sun |
| United UAL2341 | 5:49p | 52m | Mon |
| United UAL2341 | 5:59p | 48m | Tue, Fri |
| United UAL2341 | 6:05p | 54m | Thu |
| Mesa ASH6273 | 7:18p | 51m | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| United UAL313 | 7:34p | 50m | Sat |
| United UAL313 | 10:22p | 47m | Tue |
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Nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Houston (IAH)
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has 55 nonstop flights a week to Houston (IAH), operated by Mesa, Delta and United. 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 (IAH) takes about 51m 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 51m.