Houston, TX → New Orleans, LA flight delays
IAH → MSY · all airlines · 270 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
13%of the time, by +53 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
87%
Delayed 3h+
0%
Cancelled
0%
Avg when late
+53m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Tuesday
delayed 6%
Worst
Saturday
delayed 23%
Frequently asked
How often is the Houston, TX to New Orleans, LA flight delayed?
About 13% of IAH → MSY flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 53 minutes when they do, based on 270 flights in April 2026.
What is the best day to fly IAH → MSY?
Tuesday is the most on-time (delayed 6%), while Saturday is the worst (delayed 23%).
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