United Flight 5281 Deals & Information (2026/2027)

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United Flight 5281 Route Deals From $70

The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $142 and $70 for one-way flights to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 13
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.
$142 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$142
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Oct 12 from George Bush Intercontinental to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl., returning Tue, Oct 13, priced at $142 found 1 day ago
Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.
$161 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$161
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Nov 4 from George Bush Intercontinental to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl., returning Sat, Nov 7, priced at $161 found 20 hours ago
Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.
$164 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$164
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Oct 10 from George Bush Intercontinental to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl., returning Tue, Oct 13, priced at $164 found 16 hours ago
Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 4
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.
$177 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$177
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Dec 1 from George Bush Intercontinental to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl., returning Fri, Dec 4, priced at $177 found 1 day ago
Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 17
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.
$179 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$179
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Oct 16 from George Bush Intercontinental to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl., returning Sat, Oct 17, priced at $179 found 5 hours ago
Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 4
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.
$186 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$186
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Dec 1 from George Bush Intercontinental to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl., returning Fri, Dec 4, priced at $186 found 1 day ago
Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 4
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.
$196 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$196
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Dec 1 from George Bush Intercontinental to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl., returning Fri, Dec 4, priced at $196 found 1 day ago
Mon, Oct 5 - Fri, Oct 9
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.
$197 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$197
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Oct 5 from George Bush Intercontinental to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl., returning Fri, Oct 9, priced at $197 found 6 days ago
Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 4
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.
$200 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$200
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Dec 1 from George Bush Intercontinental to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl., returning Fri, Dec 4, priced at $200 found 1 day ago
Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 17
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.
$225 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$225
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Oct 16 from George Bush Intercontinental to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl., returning Sat, Oct 17, priced at $225 found 5 hours ago

Frequently asked questions

What route does flight number UA5281 take?
UA5281 flies directly from El Paso Intl. Airport (ELP) to Denver Intl. Airport (DEN) in around 1 hour and 59 minutes. It can take other routes though, some of which could be multi-stop journeys. Keep this in mind when booking your airfare to avoid any mix-ups.
What kind of plane is on flight number UA5281?
UA5281 is a flight number that's used on a number of routes. If you've booked a seat on the most popular route, El Paso Intl. Airport (ELP) to DEN, there's a strong chance you'll be hopping on board a Bombardier CRJ.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I change my flight to a later date?
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