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

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WN609
WN Southwest
73H
2:05 PM
CDT
4:05 PM
CDT
2h
86%
M T W T F S S
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WN2577
WN Southwest
7M8
3:35 PM
CDT
5:35 PM
CDT
2h
86%
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WN3009
WN Southwest
B38M
10:05 AM
CDT
12:05 PM
CDT
2h
64%
M T W T F S S
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
STL St Louis 3h 50m WN → WN St Louis (STL) to New Orleans flights
DAL Dallas 3h 50m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to New Orleans flights
HOU Houston 4h 4m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to New Orleans flights
BNA Nashville 4h 5m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to New Orleans flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 8m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New Orleans flights
IAH Houston 4h 18m CMNZUA → ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to New Orleans flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 26m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans flights
AUS Austin 4h 28m DLWN → AMDLWN Austin (AUS) to New Orleans flights
MDW Chicago 4h 34m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to New Orleans flights
TPA Tampa 5h 10m UAWN → MXNKWN Tampa (TPA) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Kansas City to New Orleans
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 691 mi 2h nonstop

MCI–MSY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 691 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MCI Routes MSY Routes MCI Live Flights MSY Live Flights MCI Delays MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Kansas City flights
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 6 73H, 7M8 2h 91% – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (6 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MCI to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
GPT ~3h 50m STL ~3h 50m DAL ~3h 50m HOU ~4h 4m BNA ~4h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,721
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
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
86%
Return
MSY → MCI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MCI delays → MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Kansas City

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric MCI→MSY DSM→MSY
Distance from MCI – 164 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 6 1
Flight time 2h 1h 53m
Departure OTP 91% –
Des Moines (DSM) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of MCI with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
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: CDT · MSY: CDT

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 2h 0m gate to gate.
Facts

MCI–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kansas City to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance691 mi / 1,112 km
Flight time2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MCI
Full nameKansas City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 691 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MCI to MSY: Southwest Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include St. Louis Lambert, Dallas Love Field and William P. Hobby.
Yes, return flights from MSY to MCI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DSM. 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 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 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MCI to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MCI to MSY is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 691 miles (1,112 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Dallas Love Field and William P. Hobby. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Des Moines (DSM).