New Orleans (MSY) to Houston (HOU) flights
One airline flies nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Houston (HOU): Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 302 miles (486 km) apart. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Austin, Dallas and San Antonio and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from MSY to HOU
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
MSY to HOU with one stop
7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Austin (AUS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via San Antonio (SAT)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Memphis (MEM)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
MSY to HOU: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MSY to HOU?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Houston (HOU).
How far is New Orleans from Houston by plane?
New Orleans (MSY) and Houston (HOU) are 302 miles (486 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does MSY to HOU cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MSY to HOU with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between New Orleans and Houston?
The most direct connections are through Austin (AUS), Dallas (DAL), San Antonio (SAT), Dallas (DFW) and Memphis (MEM). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Austin.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.