Direct flights from New Orleans to Houston
53 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. 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 SKW5567 | 5:12a | 51m | Tue, Fri, Sat |
| United SKW5567 | 5:17a | 51m | Mon, Wed, Thu |
| United UAL2124 | 7:06a | 53m | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| United UAL2124 | 7:15a | 51m | Tue |
| United UAL2124 | 9:10a | 52m | Thu |
| United UAL2105 | 9:57a | 53m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat |
| United UAL2105 | 10:06a | 39m | Sun |
| United UAL2105 | 10:44a | 54m | Thu |
| United UAL2253 | 12:04p | 53m | Fri–Sat |
| United UAL2253 | 12:13p | 49m | Tue, Wed, Sun |
| United UAL2253 | 12:17p | 50m | Mon, Thu |
| United UAL2296 | 2:14p | 1h | Fri |
| United UAL2296 | 2:19p | 51m | Wed, Sat, Sun |
| United UAL2296 | 2:43p | 50m | Mon, Tue, Thu |
| United UAL1532 | 3:52p | 52m | Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| United UAL1532 | 4:00p | 50m | Tue, Sat |
| United UAL1532 | 4:08p | 49m | Mon |
| United UAL203 | 5:38p | 52m | Tue, Wed, Sun |
| United UAL203 | 5:48p | 54m | Fri |
| United UAL203 | 6:29p | 55m | Thu |
| United SKW5379 | 6:42p | 56m | Mon, Wed |
| United SKW5379 | 6:52p | 51m | Thu–Sun |
| United UAL203 | 7:00p | 49m | Mon |
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The route
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Nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Houston (IAH)
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has 53 nonstop flights a week to Houston (IAH), operated by 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 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 (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.