Denver to New Orleans (DEN–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,061 mi airlines 92/wk
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Flight Schedule 41 flights Verified 6h ago
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AC3007
AC Air Canada
739
7:45 AM
MDT
11:31 AM
EDT
2h 46m
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AC3017
AC Air Canada
319
7:53 AM
MDT
11:38 AM
EDT
2h 45m
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WN2639
WN Southwest
B38M
8:30 AM
MDT
12:00 PM
EDT
2h 30m
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WN1232
WN Southwest
7M8
9:05 AM
MDT
12:40 PM
EDT
2h 35m
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UA2273
UA United
738
9:52 AM
MDT
1:36 PM
EDT
2h 44m
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AC3844
AC Air Canada
738
9:52 AM
MDT
1:36 PM
EDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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F92360
F9 Frontier
32N
11:00 AM
MDT
2:41 PM
EDT
2h 41m
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UA2183
UA United
319
11:09 AM
MDT
2:42 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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WN2260
WN Southwest
738
12:12 PM
MDT
3:36 PM
EDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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UA250
UA United
7M8
1:23 PM
MDT
4:48 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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WN3199
WN Southwest
7S7
2:20 PM
MDT
5:55 PM
EDT
2h 35m
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WN2643
WN Southwest
7S7
2:20 PM
MDT
5:50 PM
EDT
2h 30m
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UA1541
UA United
738
5:44 PM
MDT
8:52 PM
EDT
1h 8m
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WN1962
WN Southwest
7S7
6:00 PM
MDT
9:50 PM
EDT
2h 50m
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WN585
WN Southwest
7S7
7:05 PM
MDT
10:40 PM
EDT
2h 35m
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WN208
WN Southwest
73H
7:35 PM
MDT
11:10 PM+1
EDT
2h 35m
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WN2644
WN Southwest
7M8
8:24 PM
MDT
11:37 PM
EDT
1h 13m
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WN179
WN Southwest
B38M
5:14 AM
EDT
7:00 AM
MDT
3h 46m
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WN2573
WN Southwest
7M8
6:15 AM
EDT
8:10 AM
MDT
2h 55m
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AC3062
AC Air Canada
738
7:00 AM
EDT
9:06 AM
MDT
3h 6m
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UA1964
UA United
7M8
7:00 AM
EDT
8:57 AM
MDT
2h 57m
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AC3227
AC Air Canada
7M8
7:00 AM
EDT
8:57 AM
MDT
2h 57m
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AC3935
AC Air Canada
739
7:00 AM
EDT
9:06 AM
MDT
3h 6m
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WN1442
WN Southwest
738
8:00 AM
EDT
9:55 AM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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UA1633
UA United
738
8:10 AM
EDT
10:00 AM
MDT
3h 50m
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WN3246
WN Southwest
737
10:10 AM
EDT
12:05 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AC3296
AC Air Canada
319
10:22 AM
EDT
12:29 PM
MDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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UA631
UA United
319
10:22 AM
EDT
12:29 PM
MDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AC3252
AC Air Canada
738
10:31 AM
EDT
12:37 PM
MDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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WN4549
WN Southwest
73H
11:40 AM
EDT
1:35 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN1389
WN Southwest
73H
12:19 PM
EDT
2:00 PM
MDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
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WN2873
WN Southwest
B38M
1:25 PM
EDT
3:20 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN3438
WN Southwest
7S7
1:50 PM
EDT
3:45 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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UA2325
UA United
320
2:23 PM
EDT
4:30 PM
MDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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UA2192
UA United
738
2:40 PM
EDT
4:45 PM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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F94561
F9 Frontier
32N
3:36 PM
EDT
5:46 PM
MDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN3491
WN Southwest
73H
5:20 PM
EDT
7:30 PM
MDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN1481
WN Southwest
7M8
5:30 PM
EDT
7:25 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN3636
WN Southwest
7S7
5:55 PM
EDT
8:00 PM
MDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AC3845
AC Air Canada
319
6:04 PM
EDT
8:11 PM
MDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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UA2216
UA United
7M8
6:13 PM
EDT
8:20 PM
MDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Denver to New Orleans
4 carriers, 92 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 92 Flights/wk 1,061 mi 1h 8m nonstop +2h ahead 69 1-stop hubs

DEN–MSY is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 1,061 miles in approximately 1h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 69 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 47 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 1h13-2h50 68%
UA United Airlines 23 319, 738, 7M8 1h08-2h44 68% Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 17 319, 738, 739 2h44-2h46 68% Star Alliance
F9 Frontier 5 32N 2h41 68%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AC, UA
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – AC, UA, WN
739 Boeing 737-900 – AC
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA, WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (52 flights/wk, 57%)
Star Alliance: AC + UA (40 flights/wk, 43%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to MSY direction.
Mon
16
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
16
flights
Fri
16
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
14
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
17
Nonstop flights
92
Outbound / wk
121
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
69
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,663
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
DEN → MSY
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
64%
Return
MSY → DEN
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → MSY delays →

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric DEN→MSY EGE→MSY ASE→MSY
Distance from DEN 120 mi 125 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 2
Weekly flights 92 1 2
Flight time 1h 8m 2h 4m 1h 17m
Departure OTP 68%
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · MSY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,061 mi / 1,708 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 8m to 2h 50m.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

DEN–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance1,061 mi / 1,708 km
Flight time1h 8m to 2h 50m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights92 out / 121 return
1-stop connections69 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 1h 8m to 2h 50m. The route covers 1,061 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 92 nonstop flights per week from DEN to MSY. The return direction has about 121 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ASE, EGE, MEM, SDF, SCF, ECP, DAY, GSP, MKE, PBI, SAV, OAK, CLE, YUL, CLD, GRR, PVD, PNS, BDL, MBJ, SJO, XNA, ATL, CVG, DAL, STL, BNA, PHX, CHS, HOU, IAH, DFW, BWI, LAS, AUS, MDW, MCO, MCI, ORD, MIA, TPA, SAT, CLT, EWR, MSP, LAX, SLC, IAD, JFK, PHL, SEA, FLL, SFO, BOS, DTW, PIT, RDU, SAN, PDX, JAX, LHR, RSW, LGA, ORF, DCA, YYZ, CUN, RIC and SHV. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from MSY to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EGE and ASE. 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 DEN to MSY

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 92 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to MSY ranges from 1 hours 8 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,061 miles (1,708 km). There are approximately 92 weekly flights outbound and 121 return, totaling 213 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

69 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ASE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Eagle (EGE) and Aspen (ASE).