Albuquerque to New Orleans (ABQ–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ABQ Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 22 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ABQ and MSY. Nearest airports to ABQ with scheduled service: Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF, 49 mi) · Taos Regional Airport (TSM, 111 mi) · Gallup Municipal Airport (GUP, 127 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HOU Houston 4h JREWN → TCNWN Houston (HOU) to New Orleans flights
AUS Austin 4h WN → AMDLWN Austin (AUS) to New Orleans flights
DAL Dallas 4h 5m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to New Orleans flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 15m AAAYBA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New Orleans flights
IAH Houston 4h 16m ACCMNZ → ACCMNZ Houston (IAH) to New Orleans flights
DEN Denver 4h 53m ACCMLX → ACF9UA Denver (DEN) to New Orleans flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 10m AAASPD → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to New Orleans flights
BNA Nashville 5h 15m EJMWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to New Orleans flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 33m AFAMDL → AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 58m AFDL → DLSY Minneapolis (MSP) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Albuquerque to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between ABQ and MSY, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore ABQ Routes MSY Routes ABQ Live Flights MSY Live Flights ABQ Delays MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Albuquerque flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ABQ to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
HOU ~4h 0m AUS ~4h 0m DAL ~4h 5m DFW ~4h 15m IAH ~4h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
948
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ABQ → MSY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
72%
Return
MSY → ABQ
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ABQ delays → MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Albuquerque

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric ABQ→MSY SAF→MSY
Distance from ABQ – 49 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Departure OTP 100% –
Santa Fe (SAF) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of ABQ with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
New Orleans is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque.
ABQ: MDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albuquerque, it's 7:00 PM in New Orleans.
Facts

ABQ–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albuquerque to New Orleans route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ABQ
Full nameAlbuquerque International Sunport
IATA / ICAOABQ / KABQ
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr5.4M
Elevation5,355 ft / 1,632 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABQ to MSY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include William P. Hobby, Austin Bergstrom and Dallas Love Field.
New Orleans is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque.
Yes, return flights from MSY to ABQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via William P. Hobby, Austin Bergstrom and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Fe (SAF).