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New Orleans MSYHouston IAH
£48
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Wed, Apr 29
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£72
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Tue, Apr 28
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Fri, May 1 – Mon, May 4
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Thu, Apr 30 – Mon, May 4
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£78
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Thu, Apr 30 – Mon, May 4
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How much do flights to Houston cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£48

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£73

Cheapest round-trip

£75

Average round-trip

£180

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Houston airports to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: METRO bus routes.

Houston is served by two major airports offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) lies 37 km north of downtown Houston, while William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is located 18 km southeast of the city center. Transport options include METRO buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. Houston does not have direct rail service from either airport to downtown, so ground transportation relies primarily on road-based options. Journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, particularly during rush hours.

From George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

60-90 min

$1.25 (exact fare required)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-60 min

$55-$80 (metered; varies by traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

$35-$70 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

30-55 min

$70-$120 (pre-booked; fixed rate)

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups and families

From William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

40-60 min

$1.25 (exact fare required)

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-40 min

$30-$50 (metered; varies by traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-40 min

$20-$45 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

20-40 min

$40-$100 (per day; varies by provider)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Houston does not have direct rail service from airports to downtown; all transfers are road-based.
  • METRO buses require exact fare; consider purchasing a METRO Q Fare Card for convenience.
  • Ride-hailing pickup zones are designated at both airports; follow signage upon arrival.
  • Traffic on I-45 and US-59 can significantly affect journey times, especially during rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Houston

Depart from
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
Arrive to
George Bush Intercontinental
Average flights per week
231
Flight distance
490 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from New Orleans to Houston in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
United Airlines
9999995
Frontier Airlines
------------1------
Weekly flights: 60 totalDaily flights: 8.57 averageMost flights: Monday 9 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
United Airlines
9999996
Frontier Airlines
1---------1------
Weekly flights: 62 totalDaily flights: 8.86 averageMost flights: Monday 9 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
United Airlines
6997888
Frontier Airlines
1---------1------
Weekly flights: 57 totalDaily flights: 8.14 averageMost flights: Tuesday 9 flights
AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
United Airlines
8888888
Frontier Airlines
1------------------
Weekly flights: 57 totalDaily flights: 8.14 averageMost flights: Monday 8 flights

Check-in for a flight from New Orleans to Houston

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
United AirlinesUALUANo
WestJetWJAWSNo
American AirlinesAALAANo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Houston

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January16°C8°C
February18°C10°C
March22°C13°C
April25°C17°C
May29°C21°C
June33°C24°C
July33°C25°C
August34°C25°C
September31°C23°C
October28°C18°C
November22°C13°C
December18°C10°C
Hottest Month
34°C
August
Coldest month
8°C
January
Sunny days
270
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
17 Apr
75%
29°C21°C
24 Apr
83%
30°C21°C
Saturday
18 Apr
78%
30°C15°C
25 Apr
30°C21°C
Sunday
19 Apr
85%
24°C12°C
26 Apr
30°C22°C
Monday
20 Apr
70%
23°C15°C
27 Apr
79%
33°C23°C
Tuesday
21 Apr
79%
19°C17°C
28 Apr
88%
32°C23°C
Wednesday
22 Apr
87%
25°C18°C
29 Apr
83%
24°C20°C
Thursday
23 Apr
77%
25°C19°C
30 Apr
30°C19°C
Book your trip to arrive at George Bush Intercontinental, or William P. Hobby. The distance between New Orleans and Houston is 490 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet, and American Airlines. New Orleans and Houston have 231 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from New Orleans to Houston?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New Orleans and Houston takes around 1.4 hours.
What is the flight distance between New Orleans and Houston?
The flight distance between New Orleans and Houston is 490 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between New Orleans and Houston?
Several carriers operate flights between New Orleans and Houston. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Frontier Airlines, United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from New Orleans?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as New Orleans and London, Mexico City, Orlando, Toronto, New York, Aberdeen, Los Angeles, Raleigh, Washington, D.C., Las Vegas, Chicago, San Juan, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Calgary, Atlanta, Montreal, San Pedro Sula, Charleston, Philadelphia.
What are the most popular routes to and from Houston?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Houston and London, Calgary, Mexico City, Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Manchester, Orlando, Las Vegas, Guadalajara, Bogotá, Vancouver, San Diego, Edinburgh, Denver, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Miami.
What airports are near New Orleans?
The main airport in New Orleans is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International. It is also served by Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, Gulfport–Biloxi International, Mobile Regional, Baton Rouge Metropolitan, Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional, Lafayette Regional.
What airports are near Houston?
The main airport in Houston is George Bush Intercontinental. It is also served by Austin–Bergstrom International, Jack Brooks Regional, Easterwood, Victoria Regional, Lake Charles Regional.
Which airlines fly between New Orleans and Houston?
Currently, you can fly between New Orleans and Houston with Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet, American Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between New Orleans and Houston?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between New Orleans and Houston, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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