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

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295 mi airlines charter/private
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Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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Houston to New Orleans
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
295 mi 1h 13m nonstop

EFD–MSY has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

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All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Houston flights
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
EFD → MSY
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
MSY → EFD
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
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 – 8 8
Weekly flights – 47 142
Flight time 1h 13m 1h 10m 1h 7m
Houston (HOU) to New Orleans flights · Houston (IAH) to New Orleans flights · Beaumont/Port Arthur (BPT) 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
0h
New Orleans is 0 hours the same as Houston.
EFD: CDT · MSY: CDT

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

EFD–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance295 mi / 474 km
Flight time1h 13m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: EFD
Full nameEllington Airport
IATA / ICAOEFD / KEFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation32 ft / 10 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 EFD to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Ellington Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take about 1h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 295 miles.
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 BPT. 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 is about 1 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 295 miles (474 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), Houston (IAH) and Beaumont/Port Arthur (BPT).