Fort Worth to New Orleans (AFW–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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464 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
JFK New York 23h 9m AS → AFB6DL New York (JFK) to New Orleans flights
LAS Las Vegas 23h 9m SY → MXWN Las Vegas (LAS) to New Orleans flights
RIC Richmond ~23h 9m SY → MX Richmond (RIC) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Worth to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
464 mi 23h 9m nonstop

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

Also explore AFW Routes MSY Routes AFW Live Flights MSY Live Flights MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Fort Worth flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AFW to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~23h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
RIC ~23h 9m JFK ~23h 9m LAS ~23h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
203
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
AFW → MSY
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
Return
MSY → AFW
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric AFW→MSY FTW→MSY DFW→MSY
Distance from AFW – 12 mi 18 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 18
Weekly flights – – 344
Flight time 23h 9m 1h 3m 1h 21m
Fort Worth (FTW) to New Orleans flights · Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New Orleans flights · Dallas (DAL) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of AFW with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
New Orleans is 0 hours the same as Fort Worth.
AFW: CDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Worth, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
464 mi / 747 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 23h 9m gate to gate.
Facts

AFW–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Worth to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance464 mi / 747 km
Flight time23h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AFW
Full namePerot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport
IATA / ICAOAFW / KAFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation722 ft / 220 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 AFW to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take about 23h 9m gate to gate. The route covers 464 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include John F. Kennedy and Harry Reid.
Yes, return flights from MSY to AFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FTW, DFW and DAL. 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.

Flights from AFW to MSY

Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

AFW to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AFW to MSY is about 23 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 464 miles (747 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via John F. Kennedy and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Worth (FTW), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Dallas (DAL).