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Route overview: Houston to New Orleans (MSY) flight deals

Houston → New Orleans

Dec 7, 2026 · choose your return date

HOU → MSY1 adulteconomyOne way and round trips

15 flight options · 1 airline

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One-way flights and round trips by duration. Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.

December 2026

Dec 7, 2026 · One waySouthwest AirlinesNonstop$119.00 Dec 7, 2026 – Dec 8, 2026 · 1 nightSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$229.00 Dec 7, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026 · 2 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$229.00 Dec 7, 2026 – Dec 10, 2026 · 3 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$249.00 Dec 7, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 · 4 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$229.00 Dec 7, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026 · 5 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$229.00 Dec 7, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026 · 6 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$229.00 Dec 7, 2026 – Dec 14, 2026 · 7 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$229.00 Dec 7, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026 · 8 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$229.00 Dec 7, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026 · 9 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$229.00 Dec 7, 2026 – Dec 17, 2026 · 10 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$249.00 Dec 7, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026 · 11 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$229.00 Dec 7, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026 · 12 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$229.00 Dec 7, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026 · 13 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$257.63 Dec 7, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026 · 14 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$257.63

Flights for your trip

  1. Mon, Dec 7 · One way

    Southwest Airlines
    2:15 pmHOU
    1h 5m
    Nonstop
    3:20 pmMSY

    One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  2. Mon, Dec 7 – Tue, Dec 8

    Southwest Airlines
    2:15 pmHOU
    1h 5m
    Nonstop
    3:20 pmMSY
    Southwest Airlines
    10:40 amMSY
    1h 15m
    Nonstop
    11:55 amHOU

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  3. Mon, Dec 7 – Wed, Dec 9

    Southwest Airlines
    2:15 pmHOU
    1h 5m
    Nonstop
    3:20 pmMSY
    Southwest Airlines
    5:20 amMSY
    1h 20m
    Nonstop
    6:40 amHOU

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  4. Mon, Dec 7 – Thu, Dec 10

    Southwest Airlines
    2:15 pmHOU
    1h 5m
    Nonstop
    3:20 pmMSY
    Southwest Airlines
    9:30 amMSY
    4h
    AUS · 1h 30m
    1:30 pmHOU

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  5. Mon, Dec 7 – Fri, Dec 11

    Southwest Airlines
    2:15 pmHOU
    1h 5m
    Nonstop
    3:20 pmMSY
    Southwest Airlines
    10:40 amMSY
    1h 15m
    Nonstop
    11:55 amHOU

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  6. Mon, Dec 7 – Sun, Dec 13

    Southwest Airlines
    2:15 pmHOU
    1h 5m
    Nonstop
    3:20 pmMSY
    Southwest Airlines
    7:45 amMSY
    1h 15m
    Nonstop
    9:00 amHOU

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  7. Mon, Dec 7 – Mon, Dec 14

    Southwest Airlines
    2:15 pmHOU
    1h 5m
    Nonstop
    3:20 pmMSY
    Southwest Airlines
    7:35 amMSY
    1h 20m
    Nonstop
    8:55 amHOU

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  8. Mon, Dec 7 – Tue, Dec 15

    Southwest Airlines
    2:15 pmHOU
    1h 5m
    Nonstop
    3:20 pmMSY
    Southwest Airlines
    10:40 amMSY
    1h 15m
    Nonstop
    11:55 amHOU

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  9. Mon, Dec 7 – Thu, Dec 17

    Southwest Airlines
    2:15 pmHOU
    1h 5m
    Nonstop
    3:20 pmMSY
    Southwest Airlines
    9:30 amMSY
    4h
    AUS · 1h 30m
    1:30 pmHOU

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  10. Mon, Dec 7 – Fri, Dec 18

    Southwest Airlines
    2:15 pmHOU
    1h 5m
    Nonstop
    3:20 pmMSY
    Southwest Airlines
    10:40 amMSY
    1h 15m
    Nonstop
    11:55 amHOU

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  11. Mon, Dec 7 – Sat, Dec 19

    Southwest Airlines
    2:15 pmHOU
    1h 5m
    Nonstop
    3:20 pmMSY
    Southwest Airlines
    7:55 amMSY
    1h 15m
    Nonstop
    9:10 amHOU

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  12. Mon, Dec 7 – Mon, Dec 21

    Southwest Airlines
    2:15 pmHOU
    1h 5m
    Nonstop
    3:20 pmMSY
    Southwest Airlines
    7:35 amMSY
    1h 20m
    Nonstop
    8:55 amHOU

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.

Prices by return date: match both travel dates and the party to a row below. Each total is for that exact trip, issued at the time shown. To book or select flights, follow that row's price link; it keeps the exact dates and travelers.

Exact travel datesAirlineFlightsTotal pricePrice issued (UTC)
2026-12-07 · one waySouthwest AirlinesWN4600Axel-exclusive $119.002026-10-29T01:04:55Z
2026-12-07 → 2026-12-08Southwest AirlinesWN4600 / WN2295Axel-exclusive $229.002026-10-29T01:04:55Z
2026-12-07 → 2026-12-09Southwest AirlinesWN4600 / WN4791Axel-exclusive $229.002026-10-29T01:04:55Z
2026-12-07 → 2026-12-10Southwest AirlinesWN4600 / WN2753 + WN2365Axel-exclusive $249.002026-10-29T01:04:55Z
2026-12-07 → 2026-12-11Southwest AirlinesWN4600 / WN2295Axel-exclusive $229.002026-10-29T01:04:55Z
2026-12-07 → 2026-12-12Southwest AirlinesWN4600 / WN1582Axel-exclusive $229.002026-10-29T01:04:55Z
2026-12-07 → 2026-12-13Southwest AirlinesWN4600 / WN3159Axel-exclusive $229.002026-10-29T01:04:55Z
2026-12-07 → 2026-12-14Southwest AirlinesWN4600 / WN3159Axel-exclusive $229.002026-10-29T01:04:55Z
2026-12-07 → 2026-12-15Southwest AirlinesWN4600 / WN2295Axel-exclusive $229.002026-10-29T01:04:55Z
2026-12-07 → 2026-12-16Southwest AirlinesWN4600 / WN4791Axel-exclusive $229.002026-10-29T01:04:55Z
2026-12-07 → 2026-12-17Southwest AirlinesWN4600 / WN2753 + WN2365Axel-exclusive $249.002026-10-29T01:04:55Z
2026-12-07 → 2026-12-18Southwest AirlinesWN4600 / WN2295Axel-exclusive $229.002026-10-29T01:04:55Z
2026-12-07 → 2026-12-19Southwest AirlinesWN4600 / WN1582Axel-exclusive $229.002026-10-29T01:04:55Z
2026-12-07 → 2026-12-20Southwest AirlinesWN4600 / WN3159Axel-exclusive $257.632026-10-29T01:04:55Z
2026-12-07 → 2026-12-21Southwest AirlinesWN4600 / WN3159Axel-exclusive $257.632026-10-29T01:04:55Z

Route overview: Houston to New Orleans (MSY) flight deals

2026-12-07 · one way · Axel-exclusive $119.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4600: HOU 2026-12-07 14:15:00 → MSY 2026-12-07 15:20:00; nonstop; 65 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-07 → 2026-12-08 · Axel-exclusive $229.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4600: HOU 2026-12-07 14:15:00 → MSY 2026-12-07 15:20:00; nonstop; 65 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN2295: MSY 2026-12-08 10:40:00 → HOU 2026-12-08 11:55:00; nonstop; 75 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-07 → 2026-12-09 · Axel-exclusive $229.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4600: HOU 2026-12-07 14:15:00 → MSY 2026-12-07 15:20:00; nonstop; 65 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN4791: MSY 2026-12-09 05:20:00 → HOU 2026-12-09 06:40:00; nonstop; 80 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-07 → 2026-12-10 · Axel-exclusive $249.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4600: HOU 2026-12-07 14:15:00 → MSY 2026-12-07 15:20:00; nonstop; 65 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN2753 / WN2365: MSY 2026-12-10 09:30:00 → HOU 2026-12-10 13:30:00; 1 stop(s) via AUS; 240 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2753: MSY 2026-12-10 09:30:00 → AUS 2026-12-10 11:00:00; layover at AUS: 90 minutes.
    • WN2365: AUS 2026-12-10 12:30:00 → HOU 2026-12-10 13:30:00.

2026-12-07 → 2026-12-11 · Axel-exclusive $229.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4600: HOU 2026-12-07 14:15:00 → MSY 2026-12-07 15:20:00; nonstop; 65 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN2295: MSY 2026-12-11 10:40:00 → HOU 2026-12-11 11:55:00; nonstop; 75 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-07 → 2026-12-13 · Axel-exclusive $229.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4600: HOU 2026-12-07 14:15:00 → MSY 2026-12-07 15:20:00; nonstop; 65 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN3159: MSY 2026-12-13 07:45:00 → HOU 2026-12-13 09:00:00; nonstop; 75 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-07 → 2026-12-14 · Axel-exclusive $229.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4600: HOU 2026-12-07 14:15:00 → MSY 2026-12-07 15:20:00; nonstop; 65 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN3159: MSY 2026-12-14 07:35:00 → HOU 2026-12-14 08:55:00; nonstop; 80 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-07 → 2026-12-15 · Axel-exclusive $229.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4600: HOU 2026-12-07 14:15:00 → MSY 2026-12-07 15:20:00; nonstop; 65 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN2295: MSY 2026-12-15 10:40:00 → HOU 2026-12-15 11:55:00; nonstop; 75 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-07 → 2026-12-17 · Axel-exclusive $249.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4600: HOU 2026-12-07 14:15:00 → MSY 2026-12-07 15:20:00; nonstop; 65 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN2753 / WN2365: MSY 2026-12-17 09:30:00 → HOU 2026-12-17 13:30:00; 1 stop(s) via AUS; 240 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN2753: MSY 2026-12-17 09:30:00 → AUS 2026-12-17 11:00:00; layover at AUS: 90 minutes.
    • WN2365: AUS 2026-12-17 12:30:00 → HOU 2026-12-17 13:30:00.

2026-12-07 → 2026-12-18 · Axel-exclusive $229.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4600: HOU 2026-12-07 14:15:00 → MSY 2026-12-07 15:20:00; nonstop; 65 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN2295: MSY 2026-12-18 10:40:00 → HOU 2026-12-18 11:55:00; nonstop; 75 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-07 → 2026-12-19 · Axel-exclusive $229.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN4600: HOU 2026-12-07 14:15:00 → MSY 2026-12-07 15:20:00; nonstop; 65 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1582: MSY 2026-12-19 07:55:00 → HOU 2026-12-19 09:10:00; nonstop; 75 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-12-07 → 2026-12-21 · Axel-exclusive $257.63

  • Southwest Airlines WN4600: HOU 2026-12-07 14:15:00 → MSY 2026-12-07 15:20:00; nonstop; 65 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN3159: MSY 2026-12-21 07:35:00 → HOU 2026-12-21 08:55:00; nonstop; 80 minutes. Local airport times.

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