Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans (FLL–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
FLL–MSY is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Southwest Airlines and Contour Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 673 miles in approximately 2h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue Also: AD | 14 | 320 | 1h53-2h08 | – | AD | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 10 | 737, 7M8 | 2h-2h10 | – | – | |
| LF Contour Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| MX Breeze Airways | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New Orleans from Fort Lauderdale
| Metric | FLL→MSY | OPF→MSY | MIA→MSY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FLL | – | 14 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 5 | 14 |
| Weekly flights | 40 | – | 90 |
| Flight time | 2h 6m | 1h 29m | 1h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 87% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
FLL: EDT · MSY: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).
FLL–MSY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FLL to MSY
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, Contour Airlines, Breeze Airways and Spirit Airlines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FLL to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FLL to MSY is about 2 hours 6 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 673 miles (1,083 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 78 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tampa, Orlando and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).