Direct flights from Raleigh / Durham to New Orleans

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Raleigh / Durham

United States

United States

RDU

Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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New Orleans

United States

United States

MSY

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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Distance
778 miles  ·  (1,252 km)
Flight time
2 hours and 15 minutes
Airlines
  • Breeze Airways
  • Southwest Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A220-300
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
  • Boeing 757
  • Embraer 190

Raleigh / Durham to New Orleans Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Raleigh / Durham to New Orleans. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from RDU to MSY, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Best time to visit New Orleans

What is the best time to visit New Orleans?

🌺 💦  Humid Subtropical

New Orleans is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.

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You can visit New Orleans any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

Airlines flying from Raleigh / Durham to New Orleans

Airline-specific flight schedules from Raleigh / Durham to New Orleans

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from Raleigh / Durham RDU to New Orleans MSY. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Breeze Airways
Breeze Airways flight schedulefrom Raleigh / Durham to New Orleans

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Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines flight schedulefrom Raleigh / Durham to New Orleans

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Raleigh / Durham to New Orleans Flights

Flights from RDU to MSY are operated 8 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 11:00 - 22:31. The earliest flight departs at 11:00, the last flight departs at 22:31. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

On this non-stop route, you can fly in Economy only.

The fastest direct flight from Raleigh / Durham to New Orleans takes 2 hours and 15 minutes. The flight distance between Raleigh / Durham and New Orleans is 778 miles (or 1,252 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in New Orleans?

There is 1 airport in New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

How many flights per week are there from RDU to MSY?

There are 8 flights per week flying from Raleigh / Durham to New Orleans (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Raleigh / Durham to New Orleans?

2 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from Raleigh / Durham to New Orleans.

How far is New Orleans from Raleigh / Durham?

The distance from Raleigh / Durham to New Orleans is 778 miles (1,252 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from RDU airport to MSY airport?

Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines are flying nonstop from Raleigh / Durham to New Orleans.

What alliances have direct flights from Raleigh / Durham to New Orleans?

There are no alliances flying direct from Raleigh / Durham to New Orleans at the moment.

What classes are available from Raleigh / Durham to New Orleans?

You can fly non-stop in Economy only.

What aircraft types fly from Raleigh / Durham to New Orleans?

Aircraft types that fly from Raleigh / Durham to New Orleans:

  • Airbus A220-300
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
  • Boeing 757
  • Embraer 190

What is the earliest flight departing from Raleigh / Durham to New Orleans?

The earliest flight departs at 11:00 from Raleigh / Durham and arrives at 12:28 at New Orleans.

What is the latest flight available from Raleigh / Durham to New Orleans?

The latest flight departs at 22:31 from Raleigh / Durham and arrives at 23:59 at New Orleans.

Non-stop flights from RDU to MSY

778 miles (1,252 km)  ·  2h 15m

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1 passenger
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