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New Orleans to Houston (MSY-HOU): Nonstop Upgrade & Award Space

Southwest Airlines flies nonstop between New Orleans (MSY) and Houston (HOU), roughly 19 times a week. With Southwest Airlines operating this route so often, premium seats still turn over daily, and upgrade or award space can open and close within hours. 2LNR tracks confirmed availability on every MSY to HOU departure, so you know which flights have space before you book.

Data current as of July 21, 2026, refreshed on an ongoing basis as new schedules and seats are confirmed.

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Nonstop flights a week
301 mi
Nonstop distance
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Confirmed upgrade & award space on every MSY to HOU departure

2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award availability on American, Delta, and Alaska and across 30 airlines, segment by segment, date by date. Open the calendar for New Orleans to Houston to see which departures have real space, or watch the route and get alerted when space opens.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each MSY to HOU departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Airlines flying New Orleans to Houston nonstop

Carriers operating MSY to HOU nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

  • Southwest Airlines
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Frequently asked questions about MSY to HOU

How far is Houston from New Orleans?
MSY to HOU covers about 301 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; each scheduled departure on this page lists its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MSY to HOU?
Southwest Airlines is currently the only airline flying MSY to HOU nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on every Southwest Airlines departure.
How many flights a week are there from MSY to HOU?
About 19 nonstop flights a week run between New Orleans and Houston in the current schedule, operated by Southwest Airlines. Frequency shifts by season; the calendar on this page reflects what's currently scheduled.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on MSY to HOU?
Open the MSY to HOU calendar on this page to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date. You can also set an alert on the New Orleans to Houston route, and 2LNR will notify you when space opens. It's free to start.

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