Direct flights from Houston Hobby to New Orleans
45 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from HOU to MSY.
Flight time: about 51m nonstop
Flying back? New Orleans → Houston · 35 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Houston Hobby local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA8501 | 5:30a | 46m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1034 | 6:05a | 46m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA937 | 6:10a | 50m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA937 | 7:05a | 45m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA2096 | 8:10a | 52m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA2096 | 8:20a | 41m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2096 | 8:45a | 45m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA683 | 10:25a | 52m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2935 | 10:25a | 52m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA683 | 10:50a | 51m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA683 | 11:00a | 53m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA4995 | 12:40p | 51m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2626 | 2:40p | 52m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4641 | 3:00p | 46m | Mon–Fri |
| Southwest SWA4641 | 3:05p | 55m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA3532 | 4:20p | 53m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1395 | 6:05p | 45m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2279 | 6:35p | 46m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA3474 | 6:45p | 42m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA2100 | 8:30p | 52m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA2100 | 8:50p | 51m | Tue, Wed, Sun |
| Southwest SWA1549 | 10:30p | 51m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1549 | 10:45p | 53m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
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Other airports near Houston Hobby with nonstops to New Orleans
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| IAH — HoustonJetBlue, United | 24 mi | 57 |
| AUS — AustinDelta, Southwest | 148 mi | 34 |
The route
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Nonstop from Houston Hobby (HOU) to New Orleans (MSY)
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) has 45 nonstop flights a week to New Orleans (MSY), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of HOU 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 Hobby to New Orleans?
The nonstop flight from Houston Hobby (HOU) to New Orleans (MSY) takes about 51m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Houston Hobby to New Orleans?
Driving from Houston Hobby to New Orleans takes about 5h 12m, covering roughly 351 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 51m.
Is there a nonstop return flight from New Orleans to Houston Hobby?
Yes — 35 nonstop flights a week from New Orleans (MSY) back to Houston (HOU) on Southwest, based on recently observed departures.