Cincinnati / Covington to New Orleans (CVG–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
SY3075
SY Sun Country
738
1:36 AM
EDT
2:19 AM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4387
G4 Allegiant
320
6:15 AM
EDT
7:24 AM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KII435
KII KII
12:33 AM
EDT
3:07 AM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G4396
G4 Allegiant
320
10:39 AM
EDT
1:41 PM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Cincinnati / Covington to New Orleans
3 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 702 mi 1h 43m nonstop 52 1-stop hubs

CVG–MSY is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Allegiant Air, Sun Country Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 702 miles in approximately 1h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CVG–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 2 320 2h09 55%
SY Sun Country Airlines 2 738 1h43 55%
F9 Frontier 0 55%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G4
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + G4 + SY (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CVG to MSY direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to MSY.
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One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,090
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CVG → MSY
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
90%
Return
MSY → CVG
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CVG delays → MSY delays →

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Cincinnati / Covington

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric CVG→MSY DAY→MSY SDF→MSY
Distance from CVG 64 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 4 1
Flight time 1h 43m 0h 57m 0h 48m
Departure OTP 55%
Airports within 200 miles of CVG with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
New Orleans is 0 hours the same as Cincinnati / Covington.
CVG: EDT · MSY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
702 mi / 1,129 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 43m to 2h 9m.

CVG–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance702 mi / 1,129 km
Flight time1h 43m to 2h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights4 out / 3 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: CVG
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m
Destination: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CVG to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 1h 43m to 2h 9m. The route covers 702 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from CVG to MSY. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, GSO, MEM, MCI, PBI, SAV, JAX, CHS, OPF, YUL, DAL, BDL, CUN, PGD, SFO, SEA, RSW, AUS, ATL, RDU, BWI, MCO, BNA, MDW, CLT, IAD, DFW, PHX, ORD, MYR, LAX, DCA, EWR, MIA, FLL, IAH, LAS, TPA, PHL, LGA, MSP, DTW, XNA, JFK, BOS, LHR, DEN, YYZ, SLC, EYW, PDX and STL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MSY to CVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DAY and SDF. 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 CVG to MSY

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CVG to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to MSY ranges from 1 hours 43 minutes to 2 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 702 miles (1,129 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 7 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dayton (DAY) and Louisville (SDF).