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

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Memphis to New Orleans
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 349 mi 1h nonstop +1h ahead 51 1-stop hubs

MEM–MSY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. KII and CSB lead the route. The flight covers 349 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 51 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 2 – – 34% – –
CSB CSB 1 – – 34% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CSB + KII (3 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
51
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
ECP ~2h 40m SDF ~3h 10m GSO ~3h 35m FTY ~3h 42m PBI ~4h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,525
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
MEM → MSY
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
Arriving
70%
Return
MSY → MEM
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MEM delays → MSY delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
New Orleans is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.
MEM: CDT · MSY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Memphis, it's 7:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
349 mi / 562 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m.
Facts

MEM–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance349 mi / 562 km
Flight time1h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections51 hubs
Origin: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 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 MEM to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Memphis International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 1h. The route covers 349 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: CSB and KII.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from MEM to MSY. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ECP, SDF, GSO, FTY, PBI, UST, BCT, DAY, SAT, OPF, CHS, CLE, RDU, ASE, SCF, BDL, OAK, PDX, SEA, SFO, PNS, ATL, AUS, BOS, IAH, DAL, MDW, PHX, STL, HOU, CLT, DFW, ORD, DCA, MIA, BNA, LAS, MCO, EWR, SLC, FLL, DEN, LGA, PHL, DTW, TPA, BWI, MSP, LAX, CVG and SHV. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Orleans is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.
Yes, return flights from MSY to MEM 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 MEM to MSY

Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from CSB and KII. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MEM to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via ECP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.