Flights from Houston to New Orleans (HOU to MSY)

New Orleans is a significant United States port and the largest city in the state of Louisiana. One of the unique cities in America in terms of vibrancy of atmosphere. New Orleans is known among the tourists all over the world for its Cajun cuisine, jazz music, and joyful celebrations of Mardi Gras. This city is a melting point of cultures and traditions and this captivating medley is reflected in its music and food, language, and architecture. A major portion of the famous tourist attractions of the city are found in and around its French Quarter.

Things to do in New Orleans

Audubon Zoo

A fun escape from the busy city, Audubon Zoo boasts lush grounds and an array of domestic and exotic animals. Some of the major animal species found in the zoo are jaguars, giraffes, orangutans, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and alligators. In summer, Audubon Zoo offers visitors a chance to cool off in a refreshing splash park.

New Orleans Museum of Art

New Orleans Museum of Art, located in the south of the City Park, is home to a first-rate collection of American and French art, and several exhibits of Japanese and African pieces. An excellent place to visit for art lovers, New Orleans Museum of Art also displays the temporary exhibitions.

Historic New Orleans Collection

Historic New Orleans Collection is an interesting museum dedicated to conserve the culture and past of New Orleans. The museum puts on show a varied collection of more than one million items from over three centuries across its four display spaces namely the Boyd Cruise gallery, the Williams gallery, the Laura Simon Nelson Galleries of Louisiana Art, and the Louisiana History Galleries.

Best Time to Fly to New Orleans

The best time to book flights from Houston to New Orleans is from February to May when the weather is comfortably cool, and the celebrations of Mardi Gras are in full swing. If a tourist is not much interested in Mardi Gras mania, he/she can plan to visit in December or January, when the city is less crowded. To enjoy huge savings on New Orleans flights, one can travel in the summer or fall.