Flying from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Houston and New Orleans are both in the UTC-5 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from HOU to MSY start at 06:05 — the first with Southwest Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:50 with Southwest Airlines. Overall, there are 31 weekly William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your HOU to MSY flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in New Orleans — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
Southwest Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers HOU to MSY flights. A reliable 86.81% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between HOU and MSY include:
Dallas Love Field Airport
San Antonio International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport flight is ر.ق. 321. A return plane ticket is currently ر.ق. 642. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from HOU to MSY by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
The address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
81.06% of flights leaving William P. Hobby Airport reach their destination on time. Given its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when flying out of HOU.
To reach William P. Hobby Airport from central Houston, it takes about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
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Arriving at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
If you're arriving on a late William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near MSY:
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Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to central New Orleans
You'll find MSY at 900 Airline Highway.
From Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
October is the busiest month for flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to New Orleans in May.
Before locking in your flight from William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in New Orleans, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 36ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HOU to MSY in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC and 18ºC then.
Explore more of United States
Baton Rouge is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen New Orleans. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Louisiana State Capitol, Louisiana's Old State Capitol and Shaw Centre for the Arts.
Around 451 kilometres north-east of New Orleans, Montgomery is another essential stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Civil Rights Memorial, Rosa Parks Museum and Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church.
