| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
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| Jan 05 | MSY | HOU | 12:15 | 13:09 |
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| Jan 04 | MSY | HOU | 11:06 | 12:00 |
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| Jan 03 | MSY | HOU | 13:39 | 14:33 |
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| Jan 02 | MSY | HOU | 10:58 | 11:53 |
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| Jan 01 | MSY | HOU | 14:59 | 15:52 |
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| Dec 31 | MSY | HOU | 14:49 | 15:39 |
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| Dec 30 | MSY | HOU | 11:03 | 11:59 |
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| Dec 29 | MSY | HOU | 11:13 | 12:06 |
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| Dec 28 | MSY | HOU | 12:23 | 13:17 |
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| Dec 27 | MSY | HOU | 13:49 | 14:36 |
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Southwest Airlines Flight WN553 connects New Orleans, United States to Houston, United States, taking off from New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY and landing at Houston William P. Hobby Airport HOU.
How long is the WN553 flight from New Orleans to Houston?
The average flight time from New Orleans to Houston is 53 minutes. The flight distance is 486 km / 302 miles and the average flight speed is 551 km/h / 343 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Southwest Airlines Flight WN553 New Orleans to Houston?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Southwest Airlines Flight WN553 is 4.8/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest WN553 flight?
The latest flight took off on Monday, January 5th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 13:09.
How else can the flight WN553 be referenced as?
This Southwest Airlines flight can also be referenced as SWA553, WN0553, WN 553, SWA 553.
How often is flight WN553 delayed?
On average, 30% of all WN553 flights are delayed. The average delay is 39 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled WN553 flight or baggage issues?
If your WN553 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.
See our WN553 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from New Orleans MSY: WN490, UA6213, AA4614, WN3307
Other flights arriving at Houston HOU: WN4160, WN4178, WN2872, WN34
All flights connecting New Orleans MSY to Houston HOU.