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 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,182 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 100 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, KQ, VS | 14 | 319 | 3h19-3h31 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, KQ, VS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: FI, JL, QR | 10 | BCS3 | 3h15-3h28 | – | FI, JL, QR | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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 | 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 67 | 42 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 15m | 3h 14m | 2h 42m |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – | – |
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 JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and Frontier. With 67 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to MSY ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,182 miles (1,902 km). There are approximately 67 weekly flights outbound and 91 return, totaling 158 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
100 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via GSO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).