Guatemala City to New Orleans (GUA–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,065 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 5mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IAH Houston 5h 13m ACUA → ACCMNZ Houston (IAH) to New Orleans flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h AAQR → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New Orleans flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 2m AFDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans flights
MCO Orlando 6h 54m F9 → B6F9MX Orlando (MCO) to New Orleans flights
MIA Miami 7h 16m AABAIB → AAG3IB Miami (MIA) to New Orleans flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 8h 6m B6 → ADB6EJA Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New Orleans flights
ORD Chicago 8h 55m UA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans flights
LAX Los Angeles 9h 56m ASAVLR → AMDLLA Los Angeles (LAX) to New Orleans flights
EWR Newark 10h 41m UA → OSUA Newark (EWR) to New Orleans flights
IAD Dulles 13h 28m AV → ACAZCM Dulles (IAD) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Guatemala City to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,065 mi 2h 27m nonstop +1h ahead

GUA–MSY had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in March 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 1,065 miles in 2h 27m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps GUA Routes MSY Routes GUA Live Flights MSY Live Flights MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Guatemala City flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop GUA–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – – Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (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 GUA to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
IAH ~5h 13m DFW ~6h 0m ATL ~6h 2m MCO ~6h 54m MIA ~7h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
558
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
GUA → MSY
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
Return
MSY → GUA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
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 Guatemala City

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric GUA→MSY SAL→MSY SAP→MSY
Distance from GUA – 126 mi 184 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 2h 27m 2h 32m 2h 31m
San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) to New Orleans flights · San Pedro Sula (SAP) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of GUA 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 ahead of Guatemala City.
GUA: CST · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Guatemala City, it's 7:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,065 mi / 1,714 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 27m gate to gate.
Facts

GUA–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guatemala City to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance1,065 mi / 1,714 km
Flight time2h 27m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GUA
Full nameLa Aurora International Airport
IATA / ICAOGUA / MGGT
TimezoneAmerica/Guatemala
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation4,952 ft / 1,509 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 GUA to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from La Aurora International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take about 2h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 1,065 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from GUA to MSY: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 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 March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 27m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Dallas Fort Worth 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 ahead of Guatemala City.
Nearby alternatives include SAL and SAP. 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 GUA to MSY

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in March 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.

GUA to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GUA to MSY is about 2 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,065 miles (1,714 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Dallas Fort Worth and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL) and San Pedro Sula (SAP).