Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Houston
Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Houston
Looking for cheap flights from New Orleans to Houston? 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 New Orleans to Houston vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 8,500–10,000 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 New Orleans to Houston for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
MSY - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $10.1
2026-11-06
MSY - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $10.1
2027-01-01
MSY - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $10.1
2027-01-02
MSY - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $10.1
2027-01-04
MSY - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $10.1
2026-11-05
MSY - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 10,000 Pts + $30.6
New Orleans to Houston 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
Houston is in the same time zone as New Orleans.
Airports in New Orleans
MSY · Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl
Airports in Houston
IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights New Orleans - Houston · Houston is 24 mi from Houston
Flights Baton Rouge - Houston · Baton Rouge is 65 mi from New Orleans
Flights Gulfport - Houston · Gulfport is 76 mi from New Orleans
Flights Lafayette - Houston · Lafayette is 104 mi from New Orleans
Flights Mobile - Houston · Mobile is 129 mi from New Orleans
Flights New Orleans - Austin · Austin is 140 mi from Houston
Premium cabin flights from New Orleans to Houston
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
MSY - IAH
First | 1 Stop
From 32,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
MSY - IAH
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 32,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-27
MSY - IAH
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 32,900 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-28
MSY - IAH
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 32,900 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
MSY - IAH
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 44,400 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-12-27
MSY - IAH
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 39,500 Pts + $21.5
Selected hotels for your next stay
Houston, TX (USA)
JW Marriott Houston Downtown
From Pts or $201
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria
From Pts or $189
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Galleria Houston
From Pts or $216
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from New Orleans to Houston 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 New Orleans to Houston.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from New Orleans to Houston.
New Orleans and Houston 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.
Houston is in the same time zone as New Orleans.
Departures from New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl (MSY). Arrivals in Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Houston (IAH).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Houston, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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