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How Long Does It Take to Fly from Houston to New Orleans?

A nonstop flight from Houston to New Orleans generally takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes. The scheduled duration depends on the Houston departure airport, airline and flight time.

Direct services operate from both George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. One-stop journeys normally take around 3 to 5 hours or longer.

What Is the Typical Flight Duration from Houston to New Orleans?

Most nonstop journeys between Houston and New Orleans last approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Published flight times cover the full gate-to-gate journey, including taxiing before departure and after landing.


The route covers roughly 301 to 304 miles, or approximately 484 to 489 kilometers, depending on the Houston airport used.​​​​​​​

Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport normally take around 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes.


Southwest Airlines serves the HOU–MSY route directly. Hobby Airport can be a practical option for travelers living in central or southern Houston.

Houston to New Orleans Flight Time by Airport

Departure AirportArrival AirportRoute CodeEstimated Journey Time
George Bush Intercontinental AirportLouis Armstrong New Orleans International AirportIAH–MSYApproximately 1 hr 15 mins–1 hr 20 mins nonstop
William P. Hobby AirportLouis Armstrong New Orleans International AirportHOU–MSYApproximately 1 hr 5 mins–1 hr 10 mins nonstop
Either Houston airportLouis Armstrong New Orleans International AirportIAH/HOU–MSYApproximately 3–5+ hrs with one connection

Which Airlines Provide Nonstop Service from Houston to New Orleans?

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Are Houston and New Orleans in the Same Time Zone?

Houston and New Orleans both follow Central Time, so there is no time difference between the two cities.

For example, when it is 9:00 AM in Houston, it is also 9:00 AM in New Orleans. Both cities follow the same daylight saving time schedule

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