Houston to New Orleans (EFD–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Houston to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 295 mi 1h 13m nonstop +1h ahead 1 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between EFD and MSY, connecting options are available through 1 hub.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EFD to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
SAT ~4h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
EFD → MSY
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
64%
Return
MSY → EFD
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric EFD→MSY HOU→MSY IAH→MSY
Distance from EFD – 8 mi 28 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 4 5
Weekly flights 1 90 115
Flight time 1h 13m 1h 5m 0h 24m
Houston (HOU) to New Orleans flights · Houston (IAH) to New Orleans flights · Austin (AUS) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of EFD with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
New Orleans is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
EFD: CDT · MSY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
295 mi / 474 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 13m.
Facts

EFD–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance295 mi / 474 km
Flight time1h 13m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: EFD
Full nameEllington Airport
IATA / ICAOEFD / KEFD
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Elevation32 ft / 10 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EFD to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Ellington Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 1h 13m. The route covers 295 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from EFD to MSY. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Orleans is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from MSY to EFD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU, IAH and AUS. 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 EFD to MSY

Ellington Airport (EFD) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

EFD to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EFD to MSY ranges from 1 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 295 miles (474 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SAT. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).