Kansas City to New Orleans (MCI–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Kansas City to New Orleans
1 carrier, 16 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 691 mi 1h 55m nonstop 45 1-stop hubs

MCI–MSY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 691 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MCI–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 16 7M8, 7S7 1h55 79% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (16 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MCI to MSY direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
MKE ~4h 0m ECP ~4h 21m PNS ~4h 55m SCF ~6h 58m CVG ~7h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,922
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MCI → MSY
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
67%
Return
MSY → MCI
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCI delays → MSY delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
691 mi / 1,112 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m.
Facts

MCI–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance691 mi / 1,112 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights16 out / 12 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: MCI
Full nameKansas City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MCI to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Kansas City International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 1h 55m. The route covers 691 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from MCI to MSY. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKE, ECP, PNS, SCF, CVG, PLS, JFK, CUN, RSW, BNA, IAH, ATL, STL, SLC, DFW, MIA, AUS, DAL, BWI, HOU, MCO, ORD, PHX, FLL, MDW, IAD, CLT, DEN, TPA, LAS, EWR, LGA, SAT, LAX, DTW, DCA, PHL, RDU, SFO, BOS, PGD, MSP, SEA, SAN and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MSY to MCI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 MCI to MSY

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MCI to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCI to MSY ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 691 miles (1,112 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MKE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.