Airlines with direct flights
DIRECTBetween Houston (IAH) and New Orleans (MSY). List of carriers flying IAH-MSY non-stop and which days of the week they operate.
A list of airlines that previously or once had non-stop flights between Houston and New Orleans (IAH-MSY)
Southwest Airlines
Monthly flight schedule: Houston (IAH) to New Orleans (MSY)
The monthly calendar shows all non-stop flights from George Bush Intcntl (IAH) to Louis Armstrong (MSY). Select a date to see every flight that day. The number in the top right corner on each day represents how many flights operate.
United Airlines
Spirit Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Flight schedule data was last updated on 2025-10-15.
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Route FAQ
Answers to common questions about the IAH to MSY non-stop service.
How long is the flight from Houston to New Orleans?
Non-stop flights take about 1 hour 15 minutes gate-to-gate, covering roughly 491 km (305 miles).
How many direct flights operate daily between IAH and MSY?
Expect roughly 8 direct departures per day on this route.
Which airlines fly non-stop from Houston to New Orleans?
The route is currently operated by United Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines with year-round non-stop services.
What time do the earliest flights leave Houston?
The first departures typically leave around 07:20, which is ideal for morning meetings in New Orleans.
Which terminals service this route?
Departures normally use Terminal A & C.
IAH - MSY information
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Distance491 km (305 miles)
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Flight time1 hour and 15 minutes
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Airlines
United
Spirit
Frontier -
AlliancesOne WorldSky TeamStar Alliance
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ClassesEconomyBusinessFirst Class
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United AircraftsAirbus A319Airbus A320Boeing 737-800 PassengerBoeing 737-900 PassengerBoeing 737-700 PassengerBoeing 737MAX 8 PassengerBoeing 737MAX 9 PassengerEmbraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets)
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Spirit AircraftAirbus A320Airbus A320 (sharklets)Airbus A321 (sharklets)Airbus A321neoAirbus A318 / A319 / A320 / A321
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Frontier AircraftAirbus A321Airbus A321neo
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Departure terminalsTerminal A (Frontier)Terminal C (United)Terminal B (United)