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

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1,183 mi airlines 43/wk
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DL2411
DL Delta
BCS3
7:10 AM
EDT TC
9:47 AM
EDT
3h 37m
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WN4613
WN Southwest
738
10:55 AM
EDT TB
1:25 PM
EDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA3090
AA American
738
11:16 AM
EDT TB
1:30 PM
EDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
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AA2424
AA American
738
11:20 AM
EDT TB
1:41 PM
EDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
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WN4756
WN Southwest
7M8
12:30 PM
EDT TB
2:45 PM
EDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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DL1515
DL Delta
739
3:45 PM
EDT TC
6:18 PM
EDT
3h 33m
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DL2405
DL Delta
738
4:34 PM
EDT TC
7:04 PM
EDT
3h 30m
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WN376
WN Southwest
7S7
5:55 PM
EDT TB
8:20 PM
EDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2989
WN Southwest
7M8
6:35 PM
EDT TB
8:55 PM
EDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN807
WN Southwest
7M8
9:35 AM
EDT
1:20 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN1260
WN Southwest
73H
9:50 AM
EDT
1:45 PM
EDT
2h 55m
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DL2411
DL Delta
223
10:43 AM
EDT
2:39 PM
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
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WN142
WN Southwest
7M8
12:40 PM
EDT
4:25 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN3035
WN Southwest
73H
1:55 PM
EDT
5:50 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AA2424
AA American
738
2:31 PM
EDT
6:29 PM
EDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
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AA3090
AA American
738
3:05 PM
EDT
6:59 PM
EDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
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DL1515
DL Delta
738
7:53 PM
EDT
11:43 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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New York to New Orleans
5 carriers, 43 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 43 Flights/wk 1,183 mi 2h 14m nonstop 59 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 2h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 59 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 15 738, 739, BCS3 3h30-3h37 85% SkyTeam
AA American Airlines 14 738 2h14-3h21 85% Oneworld
WN Southwest Airlines 14 738, 7M8, 7S7 3h15-3h30 85%
B6 JetBlue 0 85%
F9 Frontier 0 85%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, DL, WN
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (15 flights/wk, 35%)
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 33%)
Unaffiliated: B6 + F9 + WN (14 flights/wk, 33%)
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
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
43
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,150
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
LGA → MSY
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
100%
Return
MSY → LGA
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays → MSY delays →

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 EWR→MSY
Distance from LGA 11 mi 17 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 5 4
Weekly flights 43 28 69
Flight time 2h 14m 2h 33m 2h 3m
Departure OTP 85%
Airports within 200 miles of LGA 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.
LGA: EDT · MSY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,183 mi / 1,904 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 14m to 3h 37m.
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 time2h 14m to 3h 37m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights43 out / 42 return
1-stop connections59 hubs
Origin: LGA
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 2h 14m to 3h 37m. The route covers 1,183 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 43 nonstop flights per week from LGA to MSY. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAY, PVD, GSO, SDF, APF, BCT, GSP, PBI, YUL, ECP, EWR, MEM, BDL, OPF, CLE, MKE, JFK, GRR, ASE, AUS, EGE, RSW, SCF, MYR, CHS, SFO, PNS, CVG, ATL, JAX, XNA, IAD, STL, ORF, MCO, YYZ, MDW, BNA, CLT, MIA, MCI, DAL, DTW, TPA, ORD, HOU, DCA, FLL, DFW, RDU, IAH, BOS, RIC, MSP, DEN, PIT, SAV, EYW and SLC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, EWR and PHL. 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 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 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LGA to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to MSY ranges from 2 hours 14 minutes to 3 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,183 miles (1,904 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 85 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

59 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), Newark (EWR) and Philadelphia (PHL).