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Among airlines operating New Orleans to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only United Airlines operates flights between New Orleans and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport.

Flights from New Orleans to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from New Orleans to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £97 return via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared with £175 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £30–£59 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from New Orleans to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Orlando (MCO) – 58% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 4% of one-stop connections

Orlando (MCO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 38% on the New Orleans to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £147 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £235, a difference of £87. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New Orleans to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights, with 38% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 37%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport are NRG Arena, George R. Brown Convention Center, and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New Orleans to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 05:00 and lands at 06:25
• Latest: departs at 19:30 and lands at 20:55.

The flight takes about 1h 25m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 52% above the route average of £168. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from New Orleans to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport takes 1h 25m, covering 304 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from New Orleans to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £74, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 51m, compared to 7h 54m via Orlando (MCO) and 11h 22m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Return flights from New Orleans to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport range from £108 to £241, with an average of £168 over the past 12 months. Anything below £108 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the New Orleans to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.