Routes/Houston, TX to New Orleans, LA
Houston, TX to New Orleans, LA
Average one-way fare in 2026 Q1: $254 · 305 nonstop miles · 925 passengers per day.
2026 Q1 fare$254
2025 Q1 fare$205
Change+$49
Passengers/day925
Distance305 mi
The average fare a year earlier (2025 Q1) was $205. The change is $49 higher (23.9%).
The largest carrier on this route in 2026 Q1 was United with 50% of passengers. The lowest-fare carrier was Southwest with 46% of passengers, at an average fare of $249.
All routes from Houston, TX · All routes from New Orleans, LA
All quarters on this route
| Quarter | Passengers/day | Avg. fare | Largest carrier | Largest share | Lowest-fare carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q1 | 1151 | $197 | Southwest | 49% | Southwest |
| 2024 Q2 | 1246 | $189 | Southwest | 50% | Southwest |
| 2024 Q3 | 1075 | $187 | Southwest | 50% | Southwest |
| 2024 Q4 | 1275 | $208 | Southwest | 48% | Southwest |
| 2025 Q1 | 1107 | $205 | Southwest | 50% | Southwest |
| 2025 Q2 | 1168 | $194 | Southwest | 51% | Southwest |
| 2025 Q3 | 1018 | $191 | Southwest | 49% | Southwest |
| 2025 Q4 | 1076 | $208 | Southwest | 47% | Southwest |
| 2026 Q1 | 925 | $254 | United | 50% | Southwest |