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MSY to IAH Turbulence Forecast

Is the New Orleans to Houston flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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MSY
→
IAH
New Orleans · Houston · 1h 15m
6
Turb Score
1h 15m
Duration
307 nm
Distance
30,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
Light
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for MSY–IAH

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About the MSY–IAH route

The New Orleans to Houston domestic route is generally one of the smoother flights in the US network, covering 354 miles at around 30,000 feet. Turbulence is most common when weather systems cross the Midwest or when the flight path skirts the Rocky Mountains. Short duration means any rough patches pass quickly.

The route is served by United, Southwest on CRJ-900 · Embraer 175 · Boeing 737 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 30,000 feet over a distance of 354 miles (307 nautical miles).

💡 Tip: Domestic routes are generally smoother. Mountain crossings are the main turbulence source.

Turbulence levels on MSY–IAH

What to expect at each phase of the flight

SmoothDeparture & arrival — climb and descent phases are generally calm
LightMinor bumps — drink stays in your cup, walking feels slightly unsteady
ModerateNoticeable bumps — stay seated with seatbelt on, service may pause
HeavyStrong jolts — unsecured items move, crew seated. Rare but possible

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Best time to fly MSY–IAH

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on MSY–IAH

Embraer E175

Front
Rows 1–7
Light
✓ Wing
Rows 8-14
Smoothest
Rear
Rows 15+
Rougher
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the New Orleans to Houston flight turbulent?
The MSY–IAH route typically experiences light turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 6/100.
When is turbulence worst on MSY to IAH?
Domestic routes are generally smoother. Mountain crossings are the main turbulence source. Check the turbulence chart above for the typical pattern along this specific route.
Which seat is smoothest on MSY to IAH?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Embraer E175 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 8-14. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from MSY to IAH?
The MSY to IAH flight takes approximately 1h 15m, covering 354 miles (307 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly MSY to IAH?
The main airlines operating this route are United, Southwest, flying CRJ-900 · Embraer 175 · Boeing 737 aircraft.

Data Sources

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