New York to New Orleans (JFK–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 14 | 319 | 2h33-3h36 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AF Air France | 7 | 319 | 3h35 | SkyTeam | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 7 | BCS3 | 3h11 | – | – | |
| 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 | 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% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · MSY: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 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 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).