Orlando to New Orleans (MCO–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MCO–MSY is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Breeze Airways lead the route. The flight covers 551 miles in approximately 0h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 78 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 63 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 0h54-2h | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 15 | 320, 32S | 1h41-1h59 | – | – | |
| MX Breeze Airways | 8 | BCS3, E90 | 2h11 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 7 | 32N | 0h56 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New Orleans from Orlando
| Metric | MCO→MSY | TPA→MSY | SRQ→MSY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCO | – | 81 mi | 104 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 93 | 51 | 1 |
| Flight time | 0h 54m | 0h 35m | – |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MCO: EDT · MSY: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
SunRail commuter rail connects downtown Orlando to the Sand Lake Road station (not at the airport). A shuttle or ride-hail covers the remaining 4 miles; the full trip takes 50–70 minutes and costs around $8–15 total. Brightline high-speed rail (launched 2023) runs from Miami and Fort Lauderdale to MCO's Terminal C, with one-way fares from $30–80.Ride-hails (Uber/Lyft) from International Drive cost $18–30; from Walt Disney World resort area $25–40. Taxis are metered. Park-and-ride options are limited; most long-term parking is in the airport's own garages ($15–25/day).
MCO–MSY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MCO to MSY
Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, Breeze Airways, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 93 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MCO to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCO to MSY ranges from 0 hours 54 minutes to 2 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 551 miles (886 km). There are approximately 93 weekly flights outbound and 91 return, totaling 184 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
78 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via APF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tampa (TPA), Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and St Augustine (UST).