Cheap flights from New Orleans to Houston from $61 MSY → IAH
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The cheapest return found recently is $138 with Frontier Airlines, 12 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $61 with Frontier Airlines, 16 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $61, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $138, 12 Jan 2027 to 18 Jan 2027
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, one-way fares from $61 found in the last 7 days
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$138
12 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 · Frontier Airlines
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Leaves 8:39 a.m. · Return leaves 7:29 p.m. · 38 h 50 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$138 12 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 12 days, 24 Sept to 10 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $138 to $195.
At $138, the cheapest return found recently is at the low end of that range.
12 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 6-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 12 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 | $138 | Frontier Airlines | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $79 to $128.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$61
16 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Leaves 9:26 a.m. · 8 h 3 min trip
1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$61 16 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 39 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $70 to $338.
At $61, the cheapest one-way found recently is below that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 18 Nov to 23 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 16 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
4 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov | $141 | Frontier Airlines | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Nov | $124 | Frontier Airlines | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Dec | $61 | Frontier Airlines | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 23 Feb 2027 | $85 | Frontier Airlines | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $61.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from New Orleans to Houston
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 12 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 16 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for New Orleans to Houston?
Return
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 40% lower than 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 10 Nov (12 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–59 days | $249 | $249 | +67% | 7 |
| 60–89 days | $149 | $138 | Cheapest seen | 9 |
| 90–179 days | $195 | $195 | +31% | 10 |
| 180+ days | $334 | $334 | +124% | 9 |
One-way
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 41% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (39 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $137 | $72 | +69% | 21 |
| 14–29 days | $124 | $72 | +53% | 17 |
| 30–59 days | $81 | $70 | Cheapest seen | 13 |
| 60–89 days | $91 | $70 | +12% | 11 |
| 180+ days | $160 | $160 | +98% | 8 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Baton Rouge → Houston
121 km from New Orleans
$313
$252 more than flying from New Orleans
17 Nov · BTR → HOU · 1 stop
found 6 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 12 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from New Orleans to Houston?
The cheapest return found recently is $138 with Frontier Airlines, 12 Jan 2027 to 18 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from New Orleans to Houston?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $61 with Frontier Airlines, 16 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $79 to $128.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Houston?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $61, 16 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to Houston?
In 12 days of prices between 24 Sept and 10 Nov, return fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 40% lower than 30 to 59 days before departure. In 39 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 41% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Houston?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 16 Dec, takes 8 h 3 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Houston?
Between 18 Nov and 23 Feb 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on all 4 departure dates we hold.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work