Flying from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
A direct flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport takes on average 1 hour 20 minutes. Houston's timezone is UTC-5 — the same as New Orleans.
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport start at 05:00 — the first with United Airlines. The latest flight is the 22:05 option with United Airlines. In total, there are 82 services every week between MSY and IAH.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a public holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. Here are the popular stopovers between MSY and IAH:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Dallas Love Field
How to find the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is C$66. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$135. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book 10 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from MSY to IAH.
June is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Located around 24 kilometres from central New Orleans, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport can be reached in approximately 21 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 52 minutes.
Have an early flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to MSY:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
From George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the center driving.
Traveling to the center on public transport takes around 49 minutes.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Houston in February.
Book your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport for August if you want to visit Houston during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 40ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from MSY to IAH sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Houston
Start your Houston trip right by finding a wonderful place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from MSY to IAH, have a look at our hotel options including:
Every great vacation has to include a little sightseeing. The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park are must-do's during your Houston adventure.
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