Key West to New Orleans (EYW–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

EYW Airport Page →
643 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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
MIA Miami 3h 51m AABAQR → AAG3IB Miami (MIA) to New Orleans flights
MCO Orlando 4h 19m MX → B6F9MX Orlando (MCO) to New Orleans flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 24m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans flights
TPA Tampa 4h 41m MX → G6KGMX Tampa (TPA) to New Orleans flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 39m AA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New Orleans flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 45m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to New Orleans flights
ORD Chicago 7h 13m NZUA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 7h 36m MX → MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to New Orleans flights
DCA Washington 7h 37m AAAS → AABAWN Washington (DCA) to New Orleans flights
PHL Philadelphia 7h 54m AAAS → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Key West to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 643 mi 1h 33m nonstop -1h behind

EYW–MSY had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 643 miles in 1h 33m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps EYW Routes MSY Routes EYW Live Flights MSY Live Flights MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Key West flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop EYW–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – – SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for EYW to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
MIA ~3h 51m MCO ~4h 19m ATL ~4h 24m FLL ~4h 37m TPA ~4h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
677
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
EYW → MSY
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
Return
MSY → EYW
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
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 Key West

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric EYW→MSY MIA→MSY OPF→MSY
Distance from EYW – 126 mi 131 mi
Nonstop airlines – 14 5
Weekly flights – 90 –
Flight time 1h 33m 1h 55m 1h 29m
Miami (MIA) to New Orleans flights · Miami (OPF) to New Orleans flights · Fort Myers (RSW) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of EYW 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 behind Key West.
EYW: EDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Key West, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
643 mi / 1,035 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 33m gate to gate.
Facts

EYW–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Key West to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance643 mi / 1,035 km
Flight time1h 33m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: EYW
Full nameKey West International Airport
IATA / ICAOEYW / KEYW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation3 ft / 1 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 EYW to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Key West International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take about 1h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 643 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from EYW to MSY: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 33m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Orlando and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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 1 hour behind Key West.
Nearby alternatives include MIA, OPF and RSW. 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 EYW to MSY

Key West International Airport (EYW) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

EYW to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EYW to MSY is about 1 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 643 miles (1,035 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Orlando and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA), Miami (OPF) and Fort Myers (RSW).