New York to New Orleans (JFK–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.
JFK–MSY is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Etihad Airways and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 1,182 miles in approximately 3h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, KL, KQ, LA, VS | 21 | 319 | 3h23-3h31 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, KL, KQ, LA, VS | |
| EY Etihad Airways | 7 | 320 | 3h19 | – | – | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: FI, JL, QR | 5 | 223 | 3h17 | – | FI, JL, QR | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New Orleans from New York
| Metric | JFK→MSY | LGA→MSY | TEB→MSY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 7 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 82 | 33 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 24m | 3h 4m | 3h 5m |
| Departure OTP | 70% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · MSY: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
JFK–MSY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to MSY
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Etihad Airways, JetBlue and Frontier. With 82 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to MSY is about 3 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,182 miles (1,902 km). There are approximately 82 weekly flights outbound and 120 return, totaling 202 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).