LH8638 Flight Status Lufthansa: Houston to New Orleans (DLH8638)

Lufthansa LH 8638

Cancelled

IAH Houston

Scheduled
20:25

Terminal: C | Gate: 3

Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time CST

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

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MSY New Orleans

Scheduled
21:43

Gate: A3

Arrival: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time CST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY)

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This flight is cancelled.

Route map IAH to MSY Map of the great-circle route from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, United States to New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport, United States, 490 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. IAH MSY Map data: Natural Earth

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Distance: 490 km / 304 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:18 · Typical Duration: 00:45

LH 8638 Flight Status & Schedule Lufthansa Houston to New Orleans

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 13 IAH MSY 20:25 21:43 Cancelled Track >
Nov 12 IAH MSY 20:41 21:27 Landed Track >
Nov 11 IAH MSY 21:24 22:08 Landed Late Track >
Nov 10 IAH MSY 21:02 21:46 Landed Track >
Nov 09 IAH MSY 20:50 21:34 Landed Track >
Nov 08 IAH MSY 20:40 21:25 Landed Track >
Nov 07 IAH MSY 20:29 21:10 Landed Track >
Nov 06 IAH MSY 20:34 21:17 Landed Track >
Nov 05 IAH MSY 20:42 21:26 Landed Track >
Nov 04 IAH MSY 20:43 21:30 Landed Track >

Lufthansa flight LH 8638 links Houston and New Orleans, 490 km (304 mi) apart, and flies six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. With 1 h 18 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 45 min, it often makes up time. Yesterday's flight was cancelled.

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About LH 8638

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.

Route
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH to New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY
Distance
490 km (304 mi)
Typical flight time
45 min
Flies
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
On time
8 of the last 10
Average delay when late
25 min
Usually departs from
Terminal C

LH 8638 FAQ

How long is the LH8638 flight from Houston to New Orleans?
The timetable allows 1 h 18 min. Houston to New Orleans is 490 km (304 mi).
How often is LH8638 from Houston to New Orleans late?
1 of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late and 1 was cancelled; when late, by 25 minutes on average.
When was the latest LH8638 flight from Houston to New Orleans?
The latest LH8638 was the 20:25 (local time) departure from Houston on 13 November 2026; it was cancelled.
Which days does LH8638 fly from Houston to New Orleans?
Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does LH8638 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal C at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does LH8638 have?
Also listed as DLH8638 (Lufthansa's ICAO code) and LH 8638.

LH8638 and Houston IAH to New Orleans MSY Flights

Flight LH8638 is a code-share Lufthansa flight of the United Airlines operated UA2161.

Other flights departing from Houston IAH: UA1420, UA2161, UA1355, UA2621

Other flights arriving at New Orleans MSY: UA2002, AA1007, UA2161

All flights connecting Houston IAH to New Orleans MSY.