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Flights from Hobby to New Orleans - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Hobby to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to New Orleans?

The average price of all flights from Houston Hobby Airport to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Houston Hobby Airport to New Orleans, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Houston Hobby Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to New Orleans is August, where tickets cost £93 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and January, where the average cost of tickets is £209 and £167 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to New Orleans?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Houston Hobby Airport to New Orleans, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 38 days before departure.

How many flights are there between Houston Hobby Airport and New Orleans per day?

Each day, there are between 5 and 7 nonstop flights that take off from Houston Hobby Airport and land in New Orleans, with an average flight time of 1h 10m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 45 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

What’s the earliest departure time from Houston Hobby Airport to New Orleans?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Houston Hobby Airport at 05:55 and will be landing in New Orleans at 07:05.

What’s the latest departure time from Houston Hobby Airport to New Orleans?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Houston Hobby Airport to New Orleans jets off at 22:50 and lands at 23:55.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Houston Hobby Airport to New Orleans

Low season

January

High season

August
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 22% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 32% lower on average.

When to book flights from Hobby to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hobby to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Houston Hobby Airport to New Orleans flights

  • Which transportation options are available from downtown Houston to Hobby Airport?

    Bus No. 40 transports travelers from downtown Houston to Hobby Airport and takes approximately 60min to get to curb zone 3. The bus charges around $1.25 for the one-way trip. Taking a taxi is another option. Taxis charge around $29 to downtown Houston and take approximately 40min to complete the trip.

  • Are rental cars available at Louis Armstrong Airport?

    Several major car rental companies like Budget, Avis, and Enterprise operate at Louis Armstrong Airport. The car rental services are available at the car rental facility, which you can get to once you board the rental car shuttle found at the long-term garage.

  • Does Hobby Airport have family-friendly amenities?

    Hobby Airport has a vast space-themed kids’ play area located in the west concourse where kids can pass time before flights. Mothers can utilize the nursing room near gate 46 and gate 4, which come with nursing chairs and changing tables.

  • Can I get accommodation at Louis Armstrong Airport?

    Several hotels offering exceptional amenities and state-of-the-art accommodation are located approximately 5min away from the airport. You can either stay at the grand Hilton Hotels or the cozy Comfort Inn and Suites hotel. Both hotels provide a free shuttle from the airport’s terminals.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston Hobby Airport to New Orleans?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Houston Hobby Airport to New Orleans flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Houston Hobby Airport to New Orleans?

    There are direct flights from Houston Hobby Airport to New Orleans on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to New Orleans?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston Hobby Airport to New Orleans?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Houston Hobby Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to New Orleans?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back to Houston Hobby Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to New Orleans?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Orleans from Houston Hobby Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Houston Hobby Airport to New Orleans

  • You can get flights to Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) from Hobby Airport (HOU) with American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Both airlines make one layover at Dallas Fort Worth Airport or Atlanta Hartsfield–Jackson Airport before landing at Hobby Airport.
  • Hobby Airport has an extensive art collection featuring photographs and sculptures from renowned artists. The magnificent artwork lights up the halls of the vast airport, giving travelers an elevated travel experience. One outstanding piece found at the check-in area of the international concourse is the Ethereal Sky artwork.
  • Travelers can take the RTA 202 Airport express bus, which stops outside Louis Armstrong Airport’s terminals. The bus charges around $1.50 and takes approximately 50min from the airport to downtown New Orleans. Alternatively, one can hail a cab available at the cab stand on level 1. Cab fare is around $33.
  • Hobby Airport has several parking options for those who wish to leave their vehicles for a couple of days or weeks. The Ecopark lots are more budget-friendly since they charge around $9 per day. Those not on a budget can also opt for valet parking, which costs about $26 per day.
  • Louis Armstrong airport has visual paging throughout the airport and flight information display monitors that benefit those with hearing impairments. In case you require wheelchair assistance or any other special aid, you can put in a request through the airline. Those with disabilities also get help with their luggage.
  • You can avoid the morning rush hour traffic from Houston city to the bustling airport, especially when you have an early morning flight to catch by staying at the cozy hotels situated approximately 1 mile away from Hobby Airport, like DoubleTree by Hilton hotel or Holiday Inn hotel. The hotels also provide free shuttles from the airport.
  • Hobby Airport has a lounge that only active military members and their families can access free of charge. The lounge, located at the central concourse of the main terminal, has gaming areas, children’s zones, baby changing stations, complimentary refreshments, and Wi-Fi.
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