En-Route, Arriving in 00:08:11'
Departure: Thu, Jun 4, 2026
Scheduled:
20:30
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Actual:
21:30
Arrival: Thu, Jun 4, 2026
Scheduled:
21:49
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LH 8638 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jun 04 21:30 21:49
En-Route
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Jun 03 21:50 22:36
Delayed
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Jun 02 21:59 22:50
Delayed
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Jun 01 20:53 21:46
Landed
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May 31 20:41 21:25
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Lufthansa LH 8638 Houston to New Orleans Flight Information

Lufthansa Flight LH8638 connects Houston, United States to New Orleans, United States, taking off from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH and landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY.

How long is the LH8638 flight from Houston to New Orleans?

The average flight time from Houston to New Orleans is 46 minutes. The flight distance is 490 km / 304 miles and the average flight speed is 606 km/h / 376 mph.

How many LH8638 flights are operated per week?

7 flights per week. The flight LH8638 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Lufthansa Flight LH8638 Houston to New Orleans?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Lufthansa Flight LH8638 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest LH8638 flight?

The latest flight took off on Friday, June 5th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 21:49.

How else can the flight LH8638 be referenced as?

This Lufthansa flight can also be referenced as DLH8638, LH 8638, DLH 8638.

How often is flight LH8638 delayed?

On average, 20% of all LH8638 flights are delayed. The average delay is 54 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled LH8638 flight or baggage issues?

If your LH8638 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

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LH8638 and Houston IAH to New Orleans MSY Flights

Other flights departing from Houston IAH: UA1950, UA2170, VB561, M6773

Other flights arriving at New Orleans MSY: UA2042, WN2293, WN4475, UA2170

All flights connecting Houston IAH to New Orleans MSY.

LH8638 Lufthansa Flight: Houston to New Orleans Route Map

LH8638 Lufthansa Flight Map: Houston to New Orleans
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