Non-stop flights to New Orleans (MSY)
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a large airport in United States. It is an international airport. In total there are 55 airports around the world that have direct flights to New Orleans, spread around 49 cities in 4 countries. Currently, there are 51 domestic flights to New Orleans.
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All direct flights to New Orleans Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to New Orleans Best time to visit New Orleans Long-Haul Flights Business Class flights First Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 3,912 flights arriving at New Orleans Airport, which are 130 flights per day or 5 flights per hour. On an average day, there is at least 1 flight arriving every 12 minutes.
The most frequently departed flights to New Orleans are routes from Atlanta (ATL) in United States and Houston (IAH), also in United States. These two routes together are operated 535 times this month, and make up for 14% of all monthly arrivals at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
The longest flight to New Orleans MSY is departing from Paris (CDG). This non-stop flight takes around 8 hours and 55 minutes and covers a distance of 4,802 miles (7,728 km).
List of all direct flights to New Orleans
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to New Orleans, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to New Orleans.
Airlines flying to New Orleans
Currently, there are 13 airlines that fly to New Orleans. Most flights to New Orleans are operated by Southwest Airlines, as they connect 22 airports to MSY. Below you can find a list of airlines that operate most MSY flights:
What is the best time to visit New Orleans?
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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.
You can visit New Orleans any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .
Long-Haul Flights to New Orleans
Explore all long-haul flights to New Orleans with a flight duration of more than 7 hours.
Business class flights to New Orleans
There are 28 airports that have flights to New Orleans in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to MSY are listed below:
First class flights to New Orleans
There is only one airport that has First Class flights to New Orleans, which is Paris (CDG).
Intercontinental flights to New Orleans
There are intercontinental flights to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) from Europe, Canada and Central America, as of June 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from Southern America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle-East, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Europe to New Orleans
Air France (SkyTeam): year-round flights from Paris (CDG).
British Airways (Oneworld): year-round flights from London Heathrow (LHR).
Non-stop flights from Canada to New Orleans
Air Canada is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Canada to New Orleans. They fly year-round from Toronto (YYZ).
Non-stop flights from Central America to New Orleans
Breeze Airways: seasonal flights from Cancún (CUN).
Southwest Airlines: seasonal flights from Cancún (CUN).
International flights to New Orleans
Flights from Canada to New Orleans
Toronto is the only city in Canada with direct flights to New Orleans. From Toronto, direct flights are offered by Air Canada (Star Alliance).
All flights from Canada
Flights from France to New Orleans
In France, the only airport that has a direct connection to New Orleans is Paris. From Paris, direct flights are offered by Air France (SkyTeam).
All flights from France
Flights from Mexico to New Orleans
There is 1 airport in Mexico that has a direct connection to New Orleans, which is Cancún. From Cancún, you can fly non-stop with Breeze Airways or Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in August.
All flights from Mexico
Flights from United Kingdom to New Orleans
In United Kingdom, the only airport that has a direct connection to New Orleans is London Heathrow. From London Heathrow, direct flights are offered by British Airways (Oneworld).
All flights from United Kingdom
Domestic flights to New Orleans
Flights from United States to New Orleans
There are lots of domestic flights to New Orleans (MSY). 51 airports in United States have direct flights to the airport.
From Atlanta, direct flights are offered by Delta (SkyTeam), Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
From Austin, you can fly non-stop with Delta (SkyTeam) or Southwest Airlines.
From Baltimore-Washington, you can fly non-stop to New Orleans with Southwest Airlines.
From Boston, you can fly non-stop with Delta (SkyTeam) or JetBlue.
From Charleston, direct flights are offered by Breeze Airways.
From Charlotte, you can fly non-stop to New Orleans with American Airlines (Oneworld).
From Chicago, you can fly non-stop with American Airlines (Oneworld) or United Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Chicago, the only airline with direct flights is Southwest Airlines.
From Cincinnati, you can fly non-stop to New Orleans with Allegiant. This is a seasonal route that starts in November and ends in February.
From Dallas, the only airline with direct flights is Southwest Airlines.
From Dallas-Fort Worth, you can fly non-stop with American Airlines (Oneworld) or Frontier Airlines.
From Denver, direct flights are offered by Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Detroit, direct flights are offered by Delta (SkyTeam).
From Fayetteville, the only airline with direct flights is Breeze Airways.
From Fort Lauderdale, you can fly non-stop with JetBlue or Southwest Airlines.
From Fort Myers, the only airline with direct flights is Breeze Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in September and ends in March.
From Greenville / Spartanburg, direct flights are offered by Delta (SkyTeam). This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in September 2026.
From Houston, you can fly non-stop to New Orleans with Southwest Airlines.
From Houston, direct flights are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Jacksonville, the only airline with direct flights is Breeze Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Kansas City, you can fly non-stop to New Orleans with Southwest Airlines.
From Knoxville, the only airline with direct flights is American Airlines (Oneworld).
From Las Vegas, direct flights are offered by Breeze Airways, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
From Lexington, you can fly non-stop to New Orleans with American Airlines (Oneworld). This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in October 2026.
From Los Angeles, direct flights are offered by Breeze Airways, Delta (SkyTeam) and Southwest Airlines.
From Louisville, the only airline with direct flights is Breeze Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Memphis and Miami, you can fly with American Airlines (Oneworld).
From Minneapolis, you can fly non-stop with Delta (SkyTeam) or Sun Country Airlines.
From Myrtle Beach, you can fly non-stop to New Orleans with Breeze Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in September.
From Nashville, direct flights are offered by Southwest Airlines.
From New York City, direct flights are offered by American Airlines (Oneworld), Delta (SkyTeam) and Southwest Airlines.
From New York City, you can fly non-stop with Delta (SkyTeam) or JetBlue.
From Newark, the only airline with direct flights is United Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Norfolk, direct flights are offered by Breeze Airways.
From Orlando, direct flights are offered by Breeze Airways, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
From Philadelphia, you can fly non-stop with American Airlines (Oneworld) or Frontier Airlines.
From Phoenix, direct flights are offered by American Airlines (Oneworld), Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines.
From Pittsburgh, you can fly non-stop to New Orleans with Breeze Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
From Raleigh / Durham, you can fly non-stop with Breeze Airways or Southwest Airlines.
From Richmond, direct flights are offered by Breeze Airways.
From Salt Lake City, you can fly non-stop to New Orleans with Delta (SkyTeam).
From San Antonio and San Diego, all direct flights to New Orleans are operated by Southwest Airlines.
From San Francisco, you can fly non-stop to New Orleans with United Airlines (Star Alliance).
From Savannah, the only airline with direct flights is Breeze Airways.
From Seattle / Tacoma, direct flights are offered by Alaska (Oneworld).
From St. Louis, you can fly non-stop to New Orleans with Southwest Airlines.
From Tampa, you can fly non-stop with Breeze Airways or Southwest Airlines.
From Washington, you can fly non-stop with American Airlines (Oneworld) or Southwest Airlines.
From Washington, you can fly non-stop to New Orleans with United Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights from United States
Alternative airports near New Orleans
Flying to an alternative airport near New Orleans could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to New Orleans (MSY) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Baton Rouge (BTR) and Gulfport / Biloxi (GPT).
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).
What is the best airport to fly into New Orleans?
The most convenient airport to fly into New Orleans is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
How many airlines fly to New Orleans?
There are 13 airlines flying to New Orleans from 55 airports around the world, as of June 2026.
Which airlines fly to New Orleans?
Southwest Airlines, Breeze Airways and American Airlines operate most flights to New Orleans. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to New Orleans?
Star Alliance, SkyTeam and Oneworld are all flying to New Orleans.
How many nonstop flights are there to New Orleans?
There are roughly 3,912 flights arriving at New Orleans every month (or 910 flights each week), from a total of 55 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of New Orleans Airport?
The official name of New Orleans Airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
What is the airport code of New Orleans Airport?
The airport code of New Orleans Airport is MSY.
What are the most popular flights to New Orleans?
Atlanta, Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth are the 3 most popular routes to New Orleans. For a complete overview of all flight routes to New Orleans, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to New Orleans?
| Atlanta to New Orleans | 1h 33m |
| Houston to New Orleans | 1h 19m |
| Dallas-Fort Worth to New Orleans | 1h 49m |
| Chicago to New Orleans | 2h 40m |
| Orlando to New Orleans | 1h 56m |
