Newark to New Orleans (EWR–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,167 mi airlines 58/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA1613+1
UA United
7M8
6:08 AM
EDT TA
8:24 AM
CDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4860cs
AC Air Canada
7M8
6:10 AM
EDT TC
8:25 AM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3577
UA United
E75L
6:15 AM
EDT TC
8:42 AM
CDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1309
UA United
319
7:00 AM
EDT TA
9:11 AM
CDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2468
UA United
319
12:29 PM
EDT TA
2:49 PM
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1498
UA United
739
3:43 PM
EDT TC
5:58 PM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2015
UA United
B39M
4:35 PM
EDT TC
6:49 PM
CDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA399
UA United
B38M
9:29 PM
EDT TC
11:54 PM
CDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2848
UA United
7M9
9:29 PM
EDT TA
11:54 PM
CDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS7741+2
OS Austrian
739
9:29 PM
EDT TC
11:59 PM
CDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4819cs
AC Air Canada
7M8
6:00 AM
CDT
9:59 AM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1437+1
UA United
7M9
6:00 AM
CDT
9:59 AM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2172+1
UA United
B38M
9:25 AM
CDT
1:28 PM
EDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TP8583cs
TP TAP Air Portugal
7M8
9:27 AM
CDT
1:29 PM
EDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3676
UA United
E7W
9:55 AM
CDT
2:04 PM
EDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS7742+2
OS Austrian
319
10:10 AM
CDT
2:03 PM
EDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3548
UA United
E7W
11:45 AM
CDT
3:51 PM
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2677
UA United
739
12:57 PM
CDT
5:00 PM
EDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4226cs
AC Air Canada
319
7:47 PM
CDT
11:51 PM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2235+1
UA United
739
7:57 PM
CDT
11:59 PM
EDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Newark to New Orleans
3 carriers, 58 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 58 Flights/wk 1,167 mi 3h 11m nonstop -1h behind 106 1-stop hubs

EWR–MSY is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Frontier and Mexicana lead the route. The flight covers 1,167 miles in approximately 3h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 106 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EWR–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC, OS 44 319, 739, 7M8, 7M9, B38M, B39M, E75L 3h11-3h27 82% Star Alliance AC, OS
F9 Frontier 0 82%
MX Mexicana 0 82%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
739 Boeing 737-900 – OS, UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC, UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (44 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + MX (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, EWR to MSY direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
58
Outbound / wk
57
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
106
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,293
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.

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Newark

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric EWR→MSY TEB→MSY LGA→MSY
Distance from EWR 13 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 5 6
Weekly flights 58 1 42
Flight time 3h 11m 2h 42m 3h 14m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of EWR with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Newark.
EWR: EDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,167 mi / 1,878 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 11m to 3h 30m.
Getting to EWR

NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.

EWR–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance1,167 mi / 1,878 km
Flight time3h 11m to 3h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights58 out / 57 return
1-stop connections106 hubs
Origin: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EWR to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 3h 11m to 3h 30m. The route covers 1,167 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, Mexicana and United Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 58 nonstop flights per week from EWR to MSY. The return direction has about 57 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ECP, CGF, AVL, ACY, GSO, AGS, FOK, APF, BCT, BDL, PVD, FTY, TYS, BWI, GSP, PNS, LIT, PDK, MKE, ILM, HVN, SUA, CLE, OPF, MEM, PWK, NAS, EYW, UST, HOU, PBI, DAL, SRQ, PWM, MKC, RSW, ASE, YUL, LGA, MTY, GRR, OKC, JFK, PLS, RIL, EGE, MBJ, SAP, SCF, SJO, GUA, SAL, ANU, LIR, SJC, APC, STT, SMF, SNA, CUN, MYR, CHS, SAT, ATL, IAD, MIA, BNA, CLT, CVG, IAH, DFW, ORD, BOS, NCE, FLL, DCA, MCI, AUS, HND, MCO, RDU, TPA, PIT, SAV, STL, LAS, RIC, PHL, DTW, SDF, JAX, ORF, YYZ, MSP, PHX, DEN, MDW, SLC, SEA, LAX, LHR, SFO, JWN, SGR, PDX and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Newark.
Yes, return flights from MSY to EWR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, LGA and JFK. 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 EWR to MSY

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, Mexicana and United Airlines. With 58 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

EWR to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to MSY ranges from 3 hours 11 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,167 miles (1,878 km). There are approximately 58 weekly flights outbound and 57 return, totaling 115 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

106 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ECP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (LGA) and New York (JFK).