Houston (HOU) to New Orleans (MSY) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from William P. Hobby Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, with about 45 flights a week in July 2026. The 303-mile flight takes about 1h 2m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 303 mi · 488 km
- Flight time
- 1h 2m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 60%
Airlines flying HOU to MSY
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 45 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 213,891 | 1h 2m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
HOU to MSY flight schedule
12 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:05am and the last at 8:50pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 2920Southwest Airlines | 6:05am | 7:15am | 12 | 92% |
| WN 1975Southwest Airlines | 8:00am | 9:15am | 28 | 96% |
| WN 1974Southwest Airlines | 8:25am | 9:35am | 8 | n/a |
| WN 4958Southwest Airlines | 9:30am | 10:45am | 8 | n/a |
| WN 4486Southwest Airlines | 11:25am | 12:40pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 1978Southwest Airlines | 2:45pm | 3:55pm | 16 | 88% |
| WN 2450Southwest Airlines | 3:45pm | 4:55pm | 16 | 81% |
| WN 996Southwest Airlines | 4:20pm | 5:35pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4636Southwest Airlines | 6:20pm | 7:30pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 2075Southwest Airlines | 6:35pm | 7:45pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3586Southwest Airlines | 7:00pm | 8:10pm | 16 | 50% |
| WN 3587Southwest Airlines | 8:50pm | 10:00pm | 24 | 63% |
Is HOU to MSY on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 83% of 2,289 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (96%), those around 6pm the least (69%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (53%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2,289 | 83% | 10 min | 0.2% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 89 | 97% | |
| 6am to 7am | 89 | 97% | |
| 7am to 8am | 123 | 95% | |
| 8am to 9am | 227 | 96% | |
| 9am to 10am | 76 | 95% | |
| 10am to 11am | 163 | 88% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 163 | 88% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 52 | 85% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 112 | 84% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 219 | 74% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 103 | 84% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 98 | 74% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 170 | 69% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 85 | 72% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 252 | 73% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 120 | 78% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 115 | 74% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 177 | 17,549 | |
| September 2025 | 176 | 18,729 | |
| October 2025 | 206 | 21,916 | |
| November 2025 | 196 | 17,268 | |
| December 2025 | 193 | 17,790 | |
| January 2026 | 186 | 15,018 | |
| February 2026 | 188 | 17,950 | |
| March 2026 | 197 | 18,137 | |
| April 2026 | 193 | 18,113 | |
| May 2026 | 194 | 17,370 | |
| June 2026 | 194 | 17,540 | |
| July 2026 | 199 | 16,546 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.