Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans (FLL–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FLL–MSY is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 673 miles in approximately 1h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 77 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 15 | 737, 73H, 7S7, B38M | 1h14-2h15 | – | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 14 | 320 | 1h18 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 14 | 320, A20N | 2h09 | – | – | |
| LF Contour Aviation | 1 | – | – | – | – |
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 | 4 | 4 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 43 | 1 | 80 |
| Flight time | 1h 14m | 1h 37m | 1h 18m |
| Departure OTP | 39% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
FLL: EDT · MSY: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 6:00 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, Contour Aviation, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FLL to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FLL to MSY ranges from 1 hours 14 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 673 miles (1,083 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 45 return, totaling 88 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
77 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via APF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).