Atlanta to New Orleans (ATL–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ATL–MSY is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 425 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 125 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, WS | 70 | 739, 752, 757 | 1h30-1h38 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, WS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 8 | 7M8, 7S7 | 1h35 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 5 | A20N | 1h44 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 1 | 32B | 1h39 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| MX Mexicana | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach New Orleans from Atlanta
| Metric | ATL→MSY | PDK→MSY | CHA→MSY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ATL | – | 18 mi | 106 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 207 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 22m | – |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ATL: EDT · MSY: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.
Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.
ATL–MSY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ATL to MSY
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Mexicana, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 207 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ATL to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ATL to MSY ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes to 1 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 425 miles (684 km). There are approximately 207 weekly flights outbound and 340 return, totaling 547 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
125 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via AVL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (PDK), Chattanooga (CHA) and Birmingham (BHM).