Birmingham to New Orleans (BHM–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Birmingham to New Orleans
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 322 mi 1h nonstop 67 1-stop hubs

BHM–MSY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 322 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 67 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BHM–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 40% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BHM to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
67
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
968
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Birmingham

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric BHM→MSY HSV→MSY MGM→MSY
Distance from BHM – 74 mi 90 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1 –
Flight time 1h 1h 9m 0h 43m
Departure OTP 40% – –
Huntsville (HSV) to New Orleans flights · Montgomery (MGM) to New Orleans flights · Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of BHM 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 Birmingham.
BHM: CDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
322 mi / 517 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m.
Facts

BHM–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Birmingham to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance322 mi / 517 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections67 hubs
Origin: BHM
Full nameBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 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 BHM to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 1h. The route covers 322 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BHM to MSY.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PNS, PDK, MEM, BCT, ECP, TYS, AGS, ORL, APF, FTY, MKC, CHS, OKC, PBI, AUS, OPF, UST, CLE, MCI, SRQ, FLL, SAV, RDU, SDF, MLB, SUA, TEB, SAT, APA, IAD, STP, HYA, JFK, BOS, SAL, BTR, RIL, SCF, EIS, SNA, ANU, SAN, SJC, RNO, ATL, IAH, DFW, CLT, HOU, DAL, LAS, BWI, DTW, MCO, MDW, MIA, BNA, DCA, PHL, DEN, ORD, TPA, LGA, PHX, SGR, JWN and ADS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MSY to BHM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HSV, MGM and ATL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 BHM to MSY

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BHM to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BHM to MSY ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 322 miles (517 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

67 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PNS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV), Montgomery (MGM) and Atlanta (ATL).