Cheap Flights from Houston to New Orleans
Cheap Flights from Houston to New Orleans
Looking for cheap flights from Houston to New Orleans? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Houston to New Orleans vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 8,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Houston to New Orleans for specific travel dates.
2026-11-08
IAH - MSY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $10.1
2026-11-09
IAH - MSY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $10.1
2026-12-25
IAH - MSY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $10.1
2027-01-01
IAH - MSY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $10.1
2027-01-03
IAH - MSY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $10.1
2027-01-04
IAH - MSY
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $10.1
Houston to New Orleans flight facts
Distance
304 mi
490 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
New Orleans is in the same time zone as Houston.
Airports in Houston
IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston
Airports in New Orleans
MSY · Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Houston - Baton Rouge · Baton Rouge is 65 mi from New Orleans
Flights Houston - Gulfport · Gulfport is 76 mi from New Orleans
Flights Houston - Lafayette · Lafayette is 104 mi from New Orleans
Flights Houston - Mobile · Mobile is 129 mi from New Orleans
Flights Austin - New Orleans · Austin is 140 mi from Houston
Flights Tyler - New Orleans · Tyler is 164 mi from Houston
Premium cabin flights from Houston to New Orleans
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
IAH - MSY
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-25
IAH - MSY
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-25
IAH - MSY
First | 1 Stop
From 25,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
IAH - MSY
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
IAH - MSY
First | 1 Stop
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
IAH - MSY
First | 1 Stop
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
New Orleans, LA (USA)
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
From 55,000 Pts or $229
New Orleans (USA)
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
From Pts or $458
New Orleans, LA (USA)
JW Marriott New Orleans
From Pts or $172
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Houston to New Orleans depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Houston to New Orleans.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Houston to New Orleans.
Houston and New Orleans are about 304 miles (490 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 304-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
New Orleans is in the same time zone as Houston.
Departures from Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Houston (IAH). Arrivals in New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl (MSY).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into New Orleans, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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