Memphis to New Orleans (MEM–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Memphis to New Orleans
3 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 349 mi 0h 58m nonstop 87 1-stop hubs

MEM–MSY is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. KII, BVN and CSB lead the route. The flight covers 349 miles in approximately 0h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 87 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEM–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KII KII 1 – – 85% – –
BVN BVN 0 – – 85% – –
CSB CSB 0 – – 85% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BVN + CSB + KII (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
87
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,375
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Memphis

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric MEM→MSY LIT→MSY
Distance from MEM – 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 0h 58m 0h 51m
Departure OTP 85% –
Little Rock (LIT) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of MEM 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 Memphis.
MEM: CDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Memphis, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
349 mi / 562 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 58m.
Facts

MEM–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance349 mi / 562 km
Flight time0h 58m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections87 hubs
Origin: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 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 MEM to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Memphis International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 0h 58m. The route covers 349 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: BVN, CSB and KII.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MEM to MSY. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AGS, AVL, BHM, SHV, PNS, DSI, GSP, TYS, FTY, APF, PDK, DWH, HSV, OKC, DAY, CVG, SDF, UST, BCT, GSO, SRQ, ORL, SOP, PWA, PBI, SUA, OPF, CLE, RSW, SAT, ACY, CHS, BDL, ILM, RDU, PIT, IAD, ASE, GRR, YYZ, TEB, PLS, ELP, SCF, TRM, SMF, BTR, CLD, SNA, SJC, RNO, OAK, PDX, SEA, SFO, SLC, BWI, AUS, ORF, ATL, IAH, BNA, DAL, BOS, DFW, LAS, DCA, PHX, HND, CLT, ORD, MIA, EWR, MDW, DTW, HOU, MCO, FLL, JFK, DEN, PHL, MSP, TPA, LGA, STL, LAX and SGR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MSY to MEM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LIT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 MEM to MSY

Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from BVN, CSB and KII. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MEM to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to MSY ranges from 0 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 349 miles (562 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

87 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via AGS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Little Rock (LIT).