Cheap Flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) to Houston (HOU)

New Orleans and Houston are two distinctive flavors of the old south. When you fly west from the bayou to Houston’s sprawling glory, you’ll cover about 350 miles, and you can expect to spend about an hour and ten minutes in the air.

United is the clear leader on this route, offering more than 80 direct flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International(MSY) to Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport(IAH). Spirit also has direct service on this route. If you would prefer to fly into Houston’s smaller William H. Hobby Airport(HOU), grab one of Southwest’s many nonstop flights.

Making your way to Louis Armstrong Airport

Located 11 miles from downtown New Orleans, this medium-sized airport consists of one terminal building. A long ticketing hall joins four concourses, which are designated A, B, C, and D. There is free WiFi throughout the airport, and you’ll find a pet relief area located beside the short-term parking garage.

Drivers will find plenty of parking options at MSY, though the cheapest option, the credit card lot, will still set you back $10/day. You can take public transport to the airport. The Airport-Downtown Express (E-2) Bus costs $2, and travels between downtown New Orleans and the airport terminal Door 7. The journey takes about 50 minutes, and service may be limited at certain times. Be sure to check the schedule in advance.

Arriving in Houston

Texas promises big things, and Houston is no exception. This is a big city, covering almost 600 square miles. To avoid spending your entire trip driving from place, it pays to come with a plan. Houston is a fantastic place for shopping, especially the hip boutiques in the Westheimer and Dunlavy districts.

Generations of investment in the arts have created world-class institutions, such as the Houston symphony, ballet, and opera, along with many great galleries and museums. The Museum of Fine Arts hosts big-budget exhibits of visiting works from around the world, and the theater scene is booming: in fact, it’s considered to run a close second to New York City. Grab a show at the Alley Theatre for some world-class entertainment.

If the simplicity of nature is more your style, Houston’s Audubon Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary is 17.5 acres of peaceful wooded bliss, right in the middle of the city. And of course, you can’t mention Houston without mentioning NASA. The Space-Center is an amazing attraction for anyone who has ever gazed with wonder at the night sky.

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