New York to New Orleans (JFK–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL1368
DL Delta
319
8:00 AM
EDT T4
10:36 AM
EDT
3h 36m
M T W T F S S
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B6775
B6 JetBlue
BCS3
3:53 PM
EDT T5
7:04 PM
EDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AF2622
AF Air France
319
4:20 PM
EDT T4
6:55 PM
EDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1387
DL Delta
319
4:35 PM
EDT T4
7:08 PM
EDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
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DL1368
DL Delta
319
11:31 AM
EDT TM
3:29 PM
EDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
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AF2176
AF Air France
319
6:35 PM
EDT
10:40 PM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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B6776
B6 JetBlue
223
7:45 PM
EDT
11:20 PM
EDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AF2445
AF Air France
319
7:57 PM
EDT
11:59 PM
EDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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DL1387
DL Delta
319
8:01 PM
EDT
11:51 PM
EDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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New York to New Orleans
4 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,182 mi 2h 33m nonstop 62 1-stop hubs

JFK–MSY is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Air France and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 1,182 miles in approximately 2h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 14 319 2h33-3h36 66% SkyTeam
AF Air France 7 319 3h35 66% SkyTeam
B6 JetBlue 7 BCS3 3h11 66%
F9 Frontier 0 66%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AF, DL
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – B6
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (21 flights/wk, 75%)
Unaffiliated: B6 + F9 (7 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JFK to MSY direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,131
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JFK → MSY
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
78%
Return
MSY → JFK
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays → MSY delays →

Other ways to reach New Orleans from New York

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric JFK→MSY LGA→MSY EWR→MSY
Distance from JFK 11 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 5 4
Weekly flights 28 43 69
Flight time 2h 33m 2h 14m 2h 3m
Departure OTP 66%
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
New Orleans is 0 hours the same as New York.
JFK: EDT · MSY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,182 mi / 1,902 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 33m to 3h 36m.
Getting to JFK

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

Key statistics for the New York to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance1,182 mi / 1,902 km
Flight time2h 33m to 3h 36m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights28 out / 25 return
1-stop connections62 hubs
Origin: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 2h 33m to 3h 36m. The route covers 1,182 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and Frontier.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from JFK to MSY. The return direction has about 25 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGF, APF, MEM, UST, PVD, YUL, PBI, PHL, OPF, CLE, RIC, BDL, MKE, DAL, MBJ, EGE, PLS, GUA, SAL, OAK, SJO, LGA, CVG, BNA, ATL, CLT, MCI, MCO, MIA, FLL, IAH, SAP, IAD, TPA, DCA, ORD, DFW, YYZ, AUS, BOS, DTW, JAX, RDU, LAS, DEN, MSP, SAN, RSW, SAV, LAX, ORF, PHX, LHR, PIT, SLC, CHS, SEA, SFO, EWR, SAT, CUN and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MSY to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGA and EWR. 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 JFK to MSY

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and Frontier. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

JFK to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to MSY ranges from 2 hours 33 minutes to 3 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,182 miles (1,902 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 53 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CGF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA) and Newark (EWR).