Houston to New Orleans Flight Tickets
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Houston has 3 airports, while New Orleans has 2 airports. Compare flights between all airports to find the best deal.
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Houston and New Orleans - Airport Transportation
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
How to Get to the Airport
Bus 40: You can reach the airport in approximately 45-60 minutes with the METRO Bus 40 line departing from downtown Houston. Services run every 12-30 minutes.
Bus 500 (Express): You can reach the airport in approximately 30-45 minutes with the METRO Bus 500 line departing from the George R. Brown Convention Center. Services run every 15-30 minutes from 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
Taxi: It is possible to reach HOU by taxi from the city center. The journey time can vary between 20-40 minutes depending on traffic.
Uber/Lyft: You can book an Uber or Lyft from the city center to HOU. The journey time is 20-40 minutes depending on traffic.
Car Rental: You can rent a car from car rental offices in the city center and reach HOU. The journey time varies between 20-40 minutes depending on traffic.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
How to Get to the Airport
Bus: METRO 102 Bush IAH Express (Downtown → IAH)
To travel from downtown to the airport using public transportation, you can again use the METRO 102 Bush IAH Express line. The bus departs from stops on Travis Street, Louisiana Street, or Smith Street in Downtown and goes directly to George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) Airport. The journey usually takes 50–70 minutes depending on traffic. Services run approximately every 30 minutes on weekdays and every 30–60 minutes on weekends.
Metro/Train: METRORail + 102 Bush IAH Express (Combination)
If you are staying in or around downtown Houston, you can first use METRORail to reach Downtown and then transfer to the 102 bus. For instance, traveling from the Museum District or Texas Medical Center to Downtown via the Red Line takes about 10–20 minutes, and then from Downtown to IAH with the 102 bus takes 50–70 minutes; you can plan a total journey of around 60–90 minutes.
Taxi: Getting to the airport from downtown Houston by taxi is quite easy. The travel time by taxi is usually 30-45 minutes. You can take a taxi from taxi stands in the city center or call one via an app.
Uber/Bolt: It is also possible to reach the airport from downtown Houston using Uber or Bolt. Vehicles you call through the app will pick you up from a designated area. The travel time varies between 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.
Car Rental: There are many car rental options available in the city center. You can easily reach the airport with a rented vehicle. Car rental offices are commonly found in the city center.
Lakefront Airport (NEW)
From Airport to City Center
Metro: The CTA Blue Line train provides direct access from Lakefront Airport to the city center. The journey takes approximately 30-45 minutes. Services run every 5-8 minutes on weekdays and every 10-20 minutes on weekends, operating 24/7.
Bus: Buses provide transportation from the terminal to the city center on various routes. The journey typically takes 45-60 minutes. Services depart every 15-20 minutes and operate between 10:00 AM and 9:00 PM.
Taxi: Official taxi stands located at the terminal exits offer comfortable transportation to the city center. The journey time varies between 30-60 minutes depending on traffic. Taxi service operates 24/7.
Uber/Lyft: App-based services like Uber and Lyft offer a journey from the airport to the city center lasting 30-60 minutes. The service is available 24/7.
Rental Car: Various rental car companies are located at the terminal. You can drive to the city center with your own vehicle, providing flexibility.