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HOU to MSY
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Essential information to help you plan your flight from Houston to New Orleans.
Cheapest Flight Round-trip
$138
Cheapest price found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 5 days ago.
$40 below the typical $178 round-trip on this route.
Outbound · Nov 18
6:00 amIAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
3:47 pmMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
9h 47m · 1 stop via Atlanta (ATL)
Return · Nov 25
6:55 pmMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
12:25 amIAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
5h 30m · 1 stop via Orlando (MCO)
Cheapest Flight One-way
$83
Lowest one-way price found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 11 days ago.
The typical one-way fare on this route is $194.
Outbound · Oct 29
8:35 pmIAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
8:02 pmMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
23h 27m · 1 stop via Orlando (MCO)
Cheapest Nonstop
$168
Cheapest nonstop found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 9 days ago.
You could save 12h 47m of travel time for just $30 more.
Outbound · Nov 2
11:50 amHOUWilliam P Hobby Airport
1:00 pmMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
1h 10m · Nonstop
Return · Nov 9
9:45 pmMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11:05 pmHOUWilliam P Hobby Airport
1h 20m · Nonstop
Good deal price
$168
A round-trip at or under $168 is a good deal on this route right now.
75% of the fares we found on this route cost more; only a quarter cost less.
Timing Your Trip
The best day, time of day, season and booking window for this route.
Best day to fly
Thursdays
Thursday departures average $238 on this route, the lowest of any weekday.
$18 less than the average weekday, which is $256.
Best time to fly
Mornings
Morning departures average $216 on this route, the lowest of any time of day.
$49 less than the average departure, which is $265.
Low season
January
Fares average $161 in January, the cheapest month to fly this route, bottoming out near $157 in late January.
$17 below the yearly average of $178.
When to book
5 weeks ahead
Fares on this route are lowest when booked about 5 weeks before departure.
Booking then averages $138, versus $266 in the final days before the flight.
Price Drop Deals
Priceline is always monitoring flight prices on this route. When we spot an offer on a specific flight that’s significantly lower than what that flight usually sells for, we call it out here as a price drop.
HOUMSY
28% Price DropSouthwest Airlines
Depart Nov 3 · Return Nov 7
4-night trip · economy
$247now only$177Round-trip
HOUMSY
28% Price DropSouthwest Airlines
Depart Dec 15 · Return Dec 18
3-night trip · economy
$247now only$177Round-trip
IAHMSY
25% Price DropUnited Airlines
Depart Nov 22 · Return Nov 27
5-night trip · economy
$270now only$202Round-trip
IAHMSY
24% Price DropAmerican Airlines
Depart Nov 8 · Return Nov 11
3-night trip · economy
$271now only$206Round-trip
IAHMSY
21% Price DropUnited Airlines
Depart Jan 7 · Return Jan 10
3-night trip · economy
$272now only$216Round-trip
IAHMSY
18% Price DropSouthwest Airlines
Depart Dec 15 · Return Dec 18
3-night trip · economy
$271now only$224Round-trip
IAHMSY
13% Price DropUnited Airlines
Depart Nov 26 · Return Nov 29
3-night trip · economy
$270now only$235Round-trip
IAHMSY
13% Price DropSouthwest Airlines
Depart Nov 19 · Return Nov 23
4-night trip · economy
$272now only$237Round-trip
IAHMSY
13% Price DropUnited Airlines
Depart Nov 27 · Return Nov 30
3-night trip · economy
$271now only$237Round-trip
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FrontierSouthwestUnitedAmericanDepart Oct 26 · Return Oct 28
2-night trip · economy
$376Round-trip
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1511/18/26
6:00 am
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
11/18/26
3:47 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/25/26
6:55 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/26/26
12:25 am
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
$138
Southwest Airlinesfound Oct 1011/02/26
11:50 am
HOUWilliam P Hobby Airport
11/02/26
1:00 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/09/26
9:45 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/09/26
11:05 pm
HOUWilliam P Hobby Airport
$168
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1511/18/26
9:43 pm
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
11/19/26
9:50 am
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/25/26
6:55 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/26/26
12:25 am
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
$165
Southwest Airlinesfound Oct 1011/02/26
8:00 am
HOUWilliam P Hobby Airport
11/02/26
9:10 am
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/09/26
9:45 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/09/26
11:05 pm
HOUWilliam P Hobby Airport
$168
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Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1511/18/26
10:37 am
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
11/19/26
9:50 am
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/25/26
6:55 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/26/26
12:25 am
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
$165
Southwest Airlinesfound Oct 1011/02/26
7:40 pm
HOUWilliam P Hobby Airport
11/02/26
8:50 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/09/26
9:45 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/09/26
11:05 pm
HOUWilliam P Hobby Airport
$168
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1511/18/26
6:40 am
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
11/19/26
9:50 am
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/25/26
6:55 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/26/26
12:25 am
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
$165
Southwest Airlinesfound Oct 1011/02/26
3:10 pm
HOUWilliam P Hobby Airport
11/02/26
4:20 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/09/26
9:45 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/09/26
11:05 pm
HOUWilliam P Hobby Airport
$168
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1511/18/26
4:21 pm
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
11/19/26
8:12 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/25/26
6:55 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/26/26
12:25 am
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
$165
Southwest Airlinesfound Oct 1011/02/26
1:15 pm
HOUWilliam P Hobby Airport
11/02/26
2:25 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/09/26
9:45 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/09/26
11:05 pm
HOUWilliam P Hobby Airport
$168
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When is the cheapest time to fly?
Cheapest in late January at about $157
Fares from Houston to New Orleans are lowest in late January, around $157, and January is the cheapest month overall, averaging $161. They peak in late December at about $202, $45 more than the low. The yearly average is $178.
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| Month | Average fare | Early month | Late month |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $161 | $165 | $157 |
| February | $182 | $179 | $187 |
| March | $185 | $186 | $185 |
| April | $180 | $179 | $181 |
| May | $179 | $177 | $180 |
| June | $185 | $186 | $183 |
| July | $188 | $193 | $184 |
| August | $170 | $173 | $167 |
| September | $165 | $166 | $164 |
| October | $168 | $171 | $165 |
| November | $183 | $174 | $192 |
| December | $194 | $185 | $202 |
How far in advance should I book?
Cheapest about 5 weeks out at $138
Book about 5 weeks before departure for the best fares from Houston to New Orleans, around $138. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $266, $128 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $301.
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| Days before departure | Average fare |
|---|---|
| 180 days | $301 |
| 172 days | $294 |
| 164 days | $288 |
| 156 days | $282 |
| 148 days | $275 |
| 140 days | $266 |
| 132 days | $252 |
| 124 days | $239 |
| 116 days | $228 |
| 108 days | $216 |
| 100 days | $206 |
| 92 days | $194 |
| 84 days | $181 |
| 76 days | $169 |
| 68 days | $162 |
| 2mo | $162 |
| 52 days | $160 |
| 44 days | $150 |
| 36 days | $140 |
| 33 days | $138 |
| 28 days | $139 |
| 20 days | $153 |
| 12 days | $190 |
| 4 days | $241 |
| 0 days | $266 |
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to New Orleans. At $238 it is 7% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day, 14% above average.
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| Day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Sun | $275 |
| Mon | $246 |
| Tue | $293 |
| Wed | $256 |
| Thu | $238 |
| Fri | $244 |
| Sat | $241 |
When is the best time of day to fly?
Morning (5am - 12pm) is the cheapest time of day to fly from Houston to New Orleans. At $216 it is 19% cheaper than the average time. Late night (9pm - 12am) is the most expensive time, 35% above average.
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| Time of day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Morning | $216 |
| Midday | $258 |
| Afternoon | $234 |
| Evening | $257 |
| Late Night | $358 |
What do round-trip flights from Houston to New Orleans cost?
Share of fares in each price range, adjusted to current prices.
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| Price range | Share of fares |
|---|---|
| $0 to $100 | 10% |
| $100 to $200 | 29% |
| $200 to $300 | 28% |
| $300 to $400 | 16% |
| $400 to $500 | 8% |
| $500 to $600 | 4% |
| $600 and up | 4% |
Methodology: learn how we calculate these charts
The charts “When is the cheapest time to fly?”, “How far in advance should I book?”, “What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?” and “What do round-trip flights from Houston to New Orleans cost?” are built from the prices Priceline customers actually paid for flights on this route over the past 12 months or more.
Where a route has too few bookings to fill every point in a chart, we borrow the shape of the curve from a group of routes with similar price behavior and fit it to the fares booked on this route.
Because past fares don’t reflect today’s market, we then adjust the historical prices for current conditions such as inflation and fuel costs, using the round-trip fares found in recent searches on this route.
The chart “When is the best time of day to fly?” is calculated directly from the fares found in recent searches, not from historical bookings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about flying from Houston to New Orleans.
What is the typical flight duration from Houston to New Orleans?
Flights from Houston to New Orleans cover about 300 miles and take about 1 hour 10 minutes nonstop. The return leg runs slightly longer at about 1 hour 20 minutes, a small difference driven by prevailing winds.
Methodology
Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.
Are there any direct flights from Houston to New Orleans?
Yes, Southwest Airlines flies non-stop from Houston Hobby to New Orleans, with 45 weekly flights running every day of the week. Southwest is the only airline currently scheduled non-stop on this route.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
What are the ground transportation options in New Orleans?
From Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to downtown, taxis offer a flat rate of $28 for the first two passengers to the Central Business District or French Quarter, making them a reliable and popular choice. Rideshare services like Uber pick up on the middle curb of Level 1 outside baggage claim and typically take 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. Public transit is available via Jefferson Transit (JET) and RTA buses from outside Door 2 on Level 1, though the last downtown bus departs around 7:20 PM. Airport shuttles and many hotel courtesy shuttles provide door-to-door service from the Ground Transportation Center. Rental cars are consolidated at an off-site facility on Rental Boulevard with a shuttle connection, and taxis are the most-used option for direct, predictable downtown trips.
References
- A Guide to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) | Chase
- flymsy - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Arriving & Departing - New York Times
- Find cheap flights to New Orleans (MSY) | American Airlines
- New Orleans Airport Dropoff: How to Get There | Uber
- New Orleans Airport Taxi Cab - Request a Ride with Uber
When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to New Orleans?
Fares from Houston to New Orleans are lowest in late January, around $157. January is the cheapest month overall, averaging $161, followed by September ($165) and October ($168). December is the most expensive month at about $194, and fares peak in late December at about $202. The yearly average is $178. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.
Methodology
Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.
How far in advance should I book tickets from Houston to New Orleans?
Book about 5 weeks before departure for the best fares from Houston to New Orleans, around $138. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $266, $128 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $301. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.
Methodology
Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.
Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Houston to New Orleans?
Overnight red-eye service from Houston to New Orleans is essentially nonexistent, as no nonstop red-eyes operate on the route and the only overnight connection found departs from IAH rather than HOU. That itinerary is a Frontier flight departing Houston Intercontinental at 22:40 and landing in Denver at 00:18, in the early hours, before connecting onward to New Orleans. From Hobby Airport itself, no red-eye flights are scheduled.
Methodology
Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times and block times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes. A flight counts as a red-eye when it departs in the afternoon or evening (3 p.m. or later local time) or in the early hours before 4 a.m., and is in the air at some point between midnight and 4 a.m. local time at both its departure airport and its arrival airport. An evening flight that lands before midnight at its destination is never counted, nor is a morning departure or a daytime long-haul that reaches the next calendar date only because of time zones. Each red-eye is labelled with its timing (for example, overnight and landing the next morning, or late-night and landing after midnight). For connecting itineraries the same rule is applied to the longer leg, from one representative day's flight search.
Which airlines usually operate this route from Houston to New Orleans?
Southwest Airlines operates non-stop flights from Houston Hobby to New Orleans, with 45 weekly departures scheduled every day of the week. Flights leave throughout the day, from early morning at 5:35 AM through late evening at 10:35 PM, offering travelers frequent options on this route.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Houston to New Orleans?
On the Houston Hobby to New Orleans route, Southwest Airlines lands on time 83.8% of the time, with a cancellation rate of just 0.3%. That makes Southwest the most reliable carrier on this route by arrival performance.
Methodology
On-time arrival and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI).
Which airport should I use in New Orleans?
New Orleans has one commercial airport, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). It is about 15 miles west of downtown and the French Quarter.
How do I get to William P Hobby Airport from the city center?
From downtown Houston, the fastest and most popular way to reach William P. Hobby Airport is by ride-share (Uber or Lyft) or taxi, typically taking about 30 minutes for the 11-mile trip; taxis cost roughly $29 from downtown, while ride-share fares are similar and can be scheduled in advance. For budget travelers, METRO Bus 500 offers a nonstop express to the airport for $4.50, running every 15–30 minutes from four downtown locations, and METRO Bus 40 provides local service for $1.25. Driving yourself is also easy, with two self-parking garages near the terminal that you can reserve online, plus off-airport parking shuttles from Curb Zones 3 and 4.
References
- Hobby Airport Ground Transportation
- HOU Airport Taxi & Uber | Hobby Airport Ride Apps
- Ride METRO to and from William P. Hobby Airport| HOU | Houston, Texas
- How to get from Hobby Airport (HOU) to Downtown, Houston TX | Uber
- How to get from Hobby Airport (HOU) to Houston, TX | Uber
- William P. Hobby Airport - HOU Flights | Allegiant®
Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at New Orleans airport?
There is no hotel directly connected to or inside the terminal at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Several nearby hotels offer free shuttle service to the airport, including the Hilton New Orleans Airport, Ramada by Wyndham, Home2 Suites by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans Airport, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, and Holiday Inn New Orleans Airport North. Shuttles pick up at the Transportation Center on Level 1 across from baggage claim.
References
- Hotels Near New Orleans Airport (MSY) with Shuttles (2026)
- New Orleans: Airport Hotels near MSY: Airport Hotel Reviews: 10Best
- New Orleans Airport Guide (MSY) - Sleeping in Airports
- New Orleans Airport MSY Guide to Airport Hotels- iFLY
- 21 Hotels Near MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) Airport | IHG
- Holiday Inn Express Kenner - New Orleans Airport Map & Driving Directions | Parking Options for Holiday Inn Express Kenner - New Orleans Airport in Kenner
- DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans Airport | Stress-Free Stays & Parking Near MSY Airport - Stay Park Travel
What facilities and services are available to travelers at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport?
Travelers arriving at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport have access to free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal under the network name #MSY-FI. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, both pre- and post-security, and cash-to-card kiosks are available on the third level. Dedicated Mother's Rooms are provided for nursing mothers, and a service animal and pet relief area is located on Level 1 between the short-term parking garage and the terminal. Smoking is prohibited inside the terminal, with designated smoking areas outside on the top and bottom ramps. A lost and found office is operated by the Customer Service Department for items left in public areas.
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Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Houston and New Orleans airports?
At William P. Hobby Airport, travelers with disabilities can use accessible shuttles, elevators, the Skyway automated people mover, tactile signage, ADA-compliant restrooms, and companion care restrooms; wheelchair assistance is arranged directly through the airline, and TSA Cares should be contacted at least 72 hours before travel for additional help at security screening. Hobby also offers the Sunflower Lanyard program for non-visible disabilities, ASL interpretation, Aira support for blind or low vision travelers, and service animal relief areas. At Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, the entire terminal is free of architectural barriers to the handicapped, with TTY service via the Louisiana Relay Service at 711, visual paging on flight display monitors, and an adult changing table in the family restroom near Shake Shack. Travelers needing mobility assistance should request it from their airline when booking the flight.
What aircraft are typically used on flights from Houston to New Orleans?
Southwest Airlines currently operates the nonstop route from Houston Hobby to New Orleans, using Boeing 737-700 aircraft from its Boeing 737 family fleet. The 737-700 is the specific type listed for this route.
Methodology
Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.
Which airline alliances serve flights from Houston to New Orleans?
Southwest Airlines is the only carrier currently scheduled non-stop between Houston Hobby and New Orleans, with up to 45 flights a week across the day. Southwest does not belong to any airline alliance, so no alliance serves this route non-stop; other alliances may reach New Orleans via connections.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Houston?
When departing from Houston's William P. Hobby Airport, the lounge options are The Chiroport, a spa-style kiosk in the West Concourse near Gate 1 that offers 20-minute stretch and massage sessions, and the Gameway gaming lounge near Gate 1. There is also a USO Lounge for military travelers in the Central Concourse. The airport does not have any traditional airline lounges.
Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?
Same‑day changes and standby are allowed on this route only with flexible fares or elite status; Basic Economy tickets are not eligible.