Orlando to New Orleans (MCO–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MCO–MSY is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 551 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 51 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h45-2h10 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 14 | 32N | 1h33-1h54 | – | Y4 | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 7 | – | – | – | – | |
| MX Breeze Airways | 6 | BCS3 | 2h01 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New Orleans from Orlando
| Metric | MCO→MSY | SFB→MSY | MLB→MSY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MCO | – | 24 mi | 47 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 84 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 1h 47m | 1h 41m |
| Departure OTP | 89% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MCO: EDT · MSY: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Orlando, it's 5:00 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 Southwest Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 84 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MCO to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MCO to MSY is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 551 miles (886 km). There are approximately 84 weekly flights outbound and 78 return, totaling 162 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Miami and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (SFB), Melbourne (MLB) and Lakeland (LAL).