Flying from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Houston and New Orleans share the same timezone, UTC-5.
Take your pick of 83 weekly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with Spirit Airlines is the earliest available. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:05.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your IAH to MSY flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Spirit Airlines offers direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in New Orleans — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Spirit Airlines on this route.
Spirit Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for IAH to MSY flights, with 88.0% of services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IAH and MSY:
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport flight is ₹ 5,714. A return fare right now is ₹ 18,032. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from IAH to MSY by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from IAH to MSY.
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Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Of all flights departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Houston. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to IAH? If you've booked an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Reserve a hotel close to MSY if you're catching a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Thrifty and explore beyond New Orleans's main sights.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to central New Orleans
MSY is located at 900 Airline Highway.
From Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
October is the busiest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to New Orleans in May.
Lock in your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport for August if you'd like to go to New Orleans during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 36ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 18ºC. Search for cheap tickets from IAH to MSY around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Baton Rouge is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen New Orleans. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Louisiana State Capitol, Louisiana's Old State Capitol and Shaw Centre for the Arts.
Montgomery is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 451 kilometres north-east of New Orleans. No trip is complete without dropping by Civil Rights Memorial, Rosa Parks Museum and Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church.
