Dubai to New Orleans (DXB–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DXB Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between DXB and MSY. Nearest airports to DXB with scheduled service: Sharjah International Airport (SHJ, 11 mi) · Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 28 mi) · Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT, 43 mi)
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
JFK New York 18h 26m EK → AFB6DL New York (JFK) to New Orleans flights
MCO Orlando 18h 33m EK → B6F9MX Orlando (MCO) to New Orleans flights
IAH Houston 19h 20m EK → ACCMNZ Houston (IAH) to New Orleans flights
LHR London 19h 23m AVEKFI → AYBAEI London (LHR) to New Orleans flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 20h 16m EK → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New Orleans flights
ORD Chicago 21h 21m EK → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans flights
YYZ Toronto 21h 31m EK → ACSNUA Toronto (YYZ) to New Orleans flights
LAX Los Angeles 22h 32m EK → AMDLLA Los Angeles (LAX) to New Orleans flights
SFO San Francisco 23h 29m EK → NZUAVA San Francisco (SFO) to New Orleans flights
MIA Miami 23h 32m EK → AAG3IB Miami (MIA) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dubai to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-9h behind

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps DXB Routes MSY Routes DXB Live Flights MSY Live Flights MSY Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
JFK ~18h 26m MCO ~18h 33m IAH ~19h 20m LHR ~19h 23m DFW ~20h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,135
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
DXB → MSY
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
Return
MSY → DXB
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-9h
New Orleans is 9 hours behind Dubai.
DXB: +04 · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 9:00 AM in New Orleans.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders must obtain a US visa before travel. The UAE is not part of the Visa Waiver Program, so an ESTA is not available. A B1/B2 visitor visa requires an in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate. Processing times vary but can take several weeks. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

Facts

DXB–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to New Orleans route.
Route details
Time difference-9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DXB
Full nameDubai International Airport
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 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 DXB to MSY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include John F. Kennedy, Orlando and George Bush Intercontinental.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MSY and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
New Orleans is 9 hours behind Dubai.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via John F. Kennedy, Orlando and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.