Non-stop flights from New Orleans (MSY)
New Orleans Airport (IATA: MSY, ICAO: KMSY), also known as Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, is a large airport in United States.It is an international airport and serves the area of Autumn Sun, United States.New Orleans Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 59 destinations in 5 countries.
At present, there are 54 domestic flights from New Orleans.
The longest flight from New Orleans MSY is a 4,802 mile (7,728 km) non-stop route to Paris CDG. This direct flight takes around 8 hours and 55 minutes and is operated by Air France.
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In total there are 14 airlines flying from and to New Orleans. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from New Orleans
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from New Orleans, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from New Orleans that require a stopover:
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from New Orleans. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles.
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Destinations from New Orleans by flight duration
Discover a variety of destinations from New Orleans below, organized by flight duration. This layout allows you to easily identify destinations based on the maximum flight duration you prefer. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!
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Long-haul Flights from New Orleans
Long-haul flights open up the world, enabling travellers from New Orleans to easily reach distant destinations! Proper preparation and awareness of what to expect can transform these long journeys into a smoother and more enjoyable experience.
Flights are usually operated by a wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777, 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A330, A350, and A380, offering fuel efficiency and comfort. On most airlines, you can enjoy complimentary food and beverages in Economy Class, as well as seat-back screens with entertainment systems, and even Wi-Fi. Long-haul flights often involve crossing multiple time zones, leading to potential jet lag. Adjusting your sleep schedule to the destination’s time zone before departure can help minimize jet lag.
Finally, don't forget to bring your travel pillow, eye mask, and noise-canceling headphones to make your flight as comfortable as possible, as you will be on the plane for 7 hours or more!
Explore all long-haul destinations from New Orleans (with a flight duration of more than 7 hours) below:
Best time to travel from New Orleans
When planning a trip from New Orleans, the ideal time to travel depends on the climate and location of your destination. To assist you, we've organized all destinations by their climate types.
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical destinations
Departing from New Orleans, you have the option to take a direct flight to 38 Humid Subtropical/Warm Temperate destinations. Known for their hot, humid summers, with temperatures around 30°C (86°F), and mild winters, these destinations feature lush greenery and year-round rainfall. You'll discover a blend of beautiful beaches, dense forests, and lively cities, offering abundant outdoor adventures, cultural sights, and city attractions to explore.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
These destinations can be enjoyed year-round, but the best times to visit are from April to June or from August to October
🥵 Hot Continental destinations
At the moment, 5 Hot Continental destinations are accessible with a direct flight from New Orleans. Hot Continental destinations are known known for their hot, humid summers, where temperatures frequently rise above 30°C (86°F), and celebrated for their diverse landscapes, featuring both forests and mountains. Additionally, exploring the urban city areas can be highly enjoyable as well!
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The spring, summer, and fall months, from March to November, are typically the best times to visit these continental destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere. Summers can be very warm though, and there's a bit more precipitation compared to spring and autumn.
🌴 Tropical destinations
As of April, you can fly non-stop to 4 tropical locations. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, the dry season for these destinations lasts from November to April, which is the best time to explore them! You can enjoy predominantly dry conditions with tempratures ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) during this period, while the wet season might lead to longer rain spells.
☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
New Orleans currently offers non-stop flights to 3 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails there with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).
🌿 🍇 Warm Mediterranean destinations
There are currently 3 beautiful Warm Mediterranean destinations accessible by direct flight. Known for their beautiful coastlines and historic sites, these areas are perfect for a visit on one of the many sunny days.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, you can expect lovely and warm temperatures in late spring and summer up to 30°C (86°F), from April to September. Most of the rain falls between October and February.
🏜️ Desert destinations
If you're interested in exploring a desert destination accessible via direct flight from New Orleans, consider these 2 destinations. Desert locations are renowned for their striking landscapes, adventure activities such as sandboarding and camel riding, and tranquil, starry nights.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere can be visited year-round, but for a more enjoyable visit, it's best to avoid them during the hot summer months, where temperatures often exceed 40°C (104°F). Consider scheduling your trip between September and May for a more pleasant experience.
🌳 🍂 Warm Continental destinations
Check out the 2 Warm Continental destinations below that are accessible via direct flights from New Orleans. Regions in the warm continental climate are famous for their geographical diversity, including wide-open plains, mountains, and forests, making them perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and skiing.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
For the best experience, plan your visit between late spring and the end of summer, as the weather is lovely from May to August, with temperatures between 20°C and 28°C (68°F and 82°F). Keep in mind that winters can be quite cold, with frost present in almost every month from November to March, so if you enjoy winter sports, the snowy conditions in that period are perfect.
🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime destinations
You can find direct flights from New Orleans to 2 different oceanic and maritime locations at the moment. Enjoy the mild weather, green scenery, and a peaceful blend of nature and cultural exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The oceanic locations in the Northern Hemisphere are ideal for a summer getaway, specifically from May to August, with temperatures from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). You'll enjoy pleasantly warm weather, whereas the months from September to February are more prone to rain.
Business class flights from New Orleans
There are 28 airports that have flights from New Orleans in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from MSY are listed below:
First class flights from New Orleans
There is only one airport that has First Class flights from New Orleans, which is Paris (CDG).
Intercontinental flights from New Orleans
There are intercontinental flights operating from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) between New Orleans and Europe, Canada and Central America.
* Please note that there are no direct services between New Orleans and 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 New Orleans to Europe
Air France (SkyTeam): year-round to Paris (CDG).
British Airways (Oneworld): year-round to London Heathrow (LHR).
Non-stop flights from New Orleans to Canada
Air Canada is currently the only airline flying non-stop from New Orleans to Canada. They fly year-round to Toronto (YYZ).
Non-stop flights from New Orleans to Central America
Breeze Airways: seasonal flights to Cancún (CUN).
Southwest Airlines: seasonal flights to Cancún (CUN).
Spirit Airlines: seasonal flights to Cancún (CUN) and San Pedro Sula (SAP).
International flights from New Orleans
Flights from New Orleans to Canada
Toronto is the only destination in Canada with direct flights from New Orleans. Direct flights to Toronto are offered by Air Canada (Star Alliance).
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Flights from New Orleans to France
In France, the only destination that has a direct flight from New Orleans is Paris. Direct flights to Paris are offered by Air France (SkyTeam).
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Flights from New Orleans to Honduras
There is 1 destination in Honduras that has a direct connection from New Orleans, which is San Pedro Sula. Direct flights to San Pedro Sula are offered by Spirit Airlines. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
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Flights from New Orleans to Mexico
In Mexico, the only destination that has a direct flight from New Orleans is Cancún. Non-stop flights to Cancún are offered by Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in August.
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Flights from New Orleans to United Kingdom
London Heathrow is the only destination in United Kingdom with direct flights from New Orleans. Direct flights to London Heathrow are offered by British Airways (Oneworld).
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Domestic flights from New Orleans
Flights from New Orleans to United States
There are lots of domestic flights from New Orleans (MSY). 54 airports in United States have direct flights from the airport.
From New Orleans to Atlanta there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Delta (SkyTeam), Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Austin with Delta (SkyTeam) or Southwest Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Baltimore-Washington with Frontier Airlines or Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Boston with Delta (SkyTeam) or JetBlue.
Direct flights to Charleston are offered by Breeze Airways.
You can fly non-stop from New Orleans to Charlotte with American Airlines (Oneworld).
Non-stop flights to Chicago are offered by American Airlines (Oneworld), Spirit Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to Chicago is Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from New Orleans to Cincinnati with Allegiant. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
The only airline with direct flights to Dallas is Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Dallas-Fort Worth are offered by American Airlines (Oneworld), Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines.
Non-stop flights to Denver are offered by Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop to Detroit with Delta (SkyTeam) or Frontier Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Fayetteville is Breeze Airways.
Non-stop flights to Fort Lauderdale are offered by JetBlue, Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines.
The only airline with direct flights to Fort Myers is Breeze Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
Direct flights to Greenville / Spartanburg are offered by Southwest Airlines. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in September 2026.
You can fly non-stop to Houston with Frontier Airlines or United Airlines (Star Alliance).
Direct flights to Houston are offered by Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Jacksonville is Breeze Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
You can fly non-stop from New Orleans to Kansas City with Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Knoxville is American Airlines (Oneworld). This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in November 2026.
Non-stop flights to Las Vegas are offered by Breeze Airways, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from New Orleans to Lexington with American Airlines (Oneworld). This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in October 2026.
Non-stop flights to Los Angeles are offered by Breeze Airways, Delta (SkyTeam) and Southwest Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Louisville with American Airlines (Oneworld) or Breeze Airways. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
You can fly non-stop from New Orleans to Memphis with American Airlines (Oneworld). This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in September 2026.
You can fly non-stop to Miami with American Airlines (Oneworld) or Spirit Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Minneapolis with Delta (SkyTeam) or Sun Country Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from New Orleans to Myrtle Beach with Breeze Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in September.
Direct flights to Nashville are offered by Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to New York City are offered by American Airlines (Oneworld), Delta (SkyTeam) and Southwest Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to New York City with Delta (SkyTeam) or JetBlue.
The only airline with direct flights to Newark is United Airlines (Star Alliance).
Direct flights to Norfolk are offered by Breeze Airways.
From New Orleans to Orlando there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Breeze Airways, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Philadelphia with American Airlines (Oneworld) or Frontier Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Phoenix with American Airlines (Oneworld) or Southwest Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from New Orleans to Pittsburgh with Breeze Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
The only airline with direct flights to Portland is Alaska (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
Direct flights to Punta Gorda are offered by Allegiant. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
You can fly non-stop to Raleigh / Durham with Breeze Airways or Southwest Airlines.
Direct flights to Richmond are offered by Breeze Airways.
The only airline with direct flights to Salt Lake City is Delta (SkyTeam).
To San Antonio and San Diego, you can fly with Southwest Airlines.
Direct flights to San Francisco are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop from New Orleans to Savannah with Breeze Airways.
Direct flights to Seattle / Tacoma are offered by Alaska (Oneworld).
The only airline with direct flights to St. Louis is Southwest Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Tampa are offered by Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines.
You can fly non-stop to Washington with American Airlines (Oneworld) or Southwest Airlines.
Direct flights to Washington are offered by United Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop from New Orleans to Wilmington with Breeze Airways. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
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Alternative airports near New Orleans
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to New Orleans (MSY). The nearest airports to New Orleans (MSY) 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 from New Orleans?
The most convenient airport to fly from New Orleans is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
How many airlines fly from New Orleans?
There are 14 airlines flying from New Orleans to 59 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly from New Orleans?
Southwest Airlines, Breeze Airways and American Airlines operate most flights from New Orleans. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from New Orleans?
Star Alliance, SkyTeam and Oneworld are all flying from New Orleans.
How many nonstop flights are there from New Orleans?
There are roughly 4,700 flights departing from New Orleans every month (or 1,099 flights each week), to a total of 59 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 from New Orleans?
Atlanta, Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth are the 3 most popular routes from New Orleans. For a complete overview of all flight routes from New Orleans, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from New Orleans?
| New Orleans to Atlanta | 1h 33m |
| New Orleans to Houston | 1h 30m |
| New Orleans to Dallas-Fort Worth | 1h 55m |
| New Orleans to Chicago | 2h 38m |
| New Orleans to Orlando | 1h 59m |
