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Houston Museum of Natural Science
A comprehensive natural science museum featuring exhibits in paleontology, astronomy, chemistry, and more.
Flights from Metairie, LA to Houston, TX depart on average 73 times per day, taking around 8h 31m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $205 (€166) but you can travel from only $57 (€46) by bus.
There are 9 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:15. The fastest flight covers the 312 miles (503 km) distance in 8h 31m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 312 miles (503 km) |
Average flight duration 8h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $205 (€166) |
Flights per day 73 |
Direct flights 9 |
Fastest flight 8h 31m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Metairie, LA to Houston, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, and a flight costs an average of $205.
Distance: 312 miles (503 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$205 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 31m Average total duration 8h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration Fastest 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Metairie, LA to Houston, TX:
A bus is $148 (€120) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Metairie, LA to Houston, TX costing on average $205 (€166).
Other travel options to Houston, TX take longer:
Flight takes on average 8h 31m.
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15-20% in restaurants; round up for taxis, not expected in fast food or takeaway.
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