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

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1,183 mi airlines 42/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL814
DL Delta
223
7:05 AM
EDT TC
9:24 AM
CDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2411+1
DL Delta
738
7:30 AM
EDT TC
9:49 AM
CDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4397
AA American
E75
10:49 AM
EDT TB
1:20 PM
CDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2424
AA American
738
11:19 AM
EDT TB
1:40 PM
CDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4756
WN Southwest
738
12:30 PM
EDT TB
2:45 PM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2165
AA American
738
2:29 PM
EDT TB
4:43 PM
CDT
3h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2405+1
DL Delta
738
4:40 PM
EDT TC
7:01 PM
CDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2989
WN Southwest
B38M
6:35 PM
EDT TB
8:55 PM
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2509
WN Southwest
7S7
8:00 AM
CDT
11:55 AM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2470
WN Southwest
7S7
8:15 AM
CDT
12:10 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1260
WN Southwest
7S7
9:50 AM
CDT
1:45 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2411+1
DL Delta
738
10:44 AM
CDT TM
2:42 PM
EDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4397
AA American
E75
1:50 PM
CDT
6:01 PM
EDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3035
WN Southwest
73H
1:55 PM
CDT
5:50 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2424
AA American
738
2:30 PM
CDT
6:28 PM
EDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2165
AA American
738
6:03 PM
CDT
9:58 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2426
DL Delta
223
6:59 PM
CDT
11:07 PM
EDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2505
DL Delta
738
7:59 PM
CDT TM
11:56 PM
EDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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New York to New Orleans
5 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 1,183 mi 3h 14m nonstop -1h behind 85 1-stop hubs

LGA–MSY is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,183 miles in approximately 3h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 85 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGA–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: WS 21 223, 738 3h19-3h21 100% SkyTeam WS
AA American Airlines 14 738, E75 3h14-3h31 100% Oneworld
WN Southwest Airlines 7 738, B38M 3h15-3h20 100%
B6 JetBlue 0 100%
F9 Frontier 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – DL
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, DL, WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (21 flights/wk, 50%)
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 33%)
Unaffiliated: B6 + F9 + WN (7 flights/wk, 17%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LGA to MSY direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
44
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
85
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,151
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.

Other ways to reach New Orleans from New York

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric LGA→MSY JFK→MSY TEB→MSY
Distance from LGA 11 mi 11 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 12 5
Weekly flights 42 67 1
Flight time 3h 14m 3h 15m 2h 42m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
New Orleans is 1 hour behind New York.
LGA: EDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,183 mi / 1,904 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 14m to 3h 31m.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

LGA–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance1,183 mi / 1,904 km
Flight time3h 14m to 3h 31m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights42 out / 44 return
1-stop connections85 hubs
Origin: LGA
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGA to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 3h 14m to 3h 31m. The route covers 1,183 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from LGA to MSY. The return direction has about 44 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAY, AVL, BDL, GSO, PVD, AGS, BCT, HPN, APF, PSM, TMB, GSP, MKE, TYS, BWI, PHL, HSV, PWK, BHM, PNS, EWR, ECP, SUA, ILM, MEM, CLE, LIT, OPF, NAS, EYW, JFK, PBI, PWM, SRQ, YUL, RSW, OKC, GRR, ASE, EGE, AUS, APA, RIL, MYR, LAS, PHX, SCF, JAX, SJC, SLC, VNY, ORF, OAK, SFO, RDU, ATL, CVG, MIA, IAH, IAD, DFW, CLT, STL, FLL, BNA, BOS, HOU, RIC, DAL, MDW, TPA, DTW, MSP, ORD, MCI, MCO, DCA, YYZ, XNA, SAV, DEN, PIT, CHS, SDF and JWN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind New York.
Yes, return flights from MSY to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JFK, TEB and EWR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 LGA to MSY

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LGA to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to MSY ranges from 3 hours 14 minutes to 3 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,183 miles (1,904 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 86 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

85 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DAY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).