Indianapolis to New Orleans (IND–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
BNA Nashville 3h 35m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to New Orleans flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 59m AFAMCV → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans flights
MDW Chicago 4h 5m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to New Orleans flights
HOU Houston 4h 30m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to New Orleans flights
MCI Kansas City 4h 35m WN → WN Kansas City (MCI) to New Orleans flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 38m AAEJA → AABACYO Charlotte (CLT) to New Orleans flights
ORD Chicago 4h 41m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans flights
AUS Austin 4h 43m AMDLWN → AMDLWN Austin (AUS) to New Orleans flights
IAH Houston 4h 44m NZUAVA → ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to New Orleans flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 4h 47m DL → MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Indianapolis to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between IND and MSY, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore IND Routes MSY Routes IND Live Flights MSY Live Flights IND Delays MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Indianapolis flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
BNA ~3h 35m ATL ~3h 59m MDW ~4h 5m CVG ~4h 17m STL ~4h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,728
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
IND → MSY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
61%
Return
MSY → IND
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IND delays → MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Indianapolis

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric IND→MSY CVG→MSY CMI→MSY
Distance from IND – 98 mi 107 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 1
Weekly flights – 4 –
Departure OTP 100% – –
Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to New Orleans flights · Savoy (CMI) to New Orleans flights · Cincinnati (LUK) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of IND 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 Indianapolis.
IND: EDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
Facts

IND–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Indianapolis to New Orleans route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IND
Full nameIndianapolis International Airport
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 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 IND to MSY flights.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago Midway.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Indianapolis.
Yes, return flights from MSY to IND are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CVG, CMI and LUK. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Savoy (CMI) and Cincinnati (LUK).