Mexico City to New Orleans (MEX–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
IAH Houston 4h 35m AMF9NH ACCMNZ Houston (IAH) to New Orleans flights
SAT San Antonio 4h 40m AMF9VB WN San Antonio (SAT) to New Orleans flights
AUS Austin 4h 55m AM AMDLWN Austin (AUS) to New Orleans flights
CUN Cancún 5h 10m AFAMAR WN Cancún (CUN) to New Orleans flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 22m AAAMAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New Orleans flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 48m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans flights
MCO Orlando 6h 16m AMF9WS B6F9MX Orlando (MCO) to New Orleans flights
TPA Tampa 6h 20m AM G6MXWN Tampa (TPA) to New Orleans flights
MIA Miami 6h 39m AAAMAR AAG3IB Miami (MIA) to New Orleans flights
DEN Denver 7h 13m AMF9UA ACF9UA Denver (DEN) to New Orleans flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Mexico City to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MEX and MSY, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MEX to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,688
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MEX → MSY
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
Return
MSY → MEX
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays →

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric MEX→MSY TLC→MSY
Distance from MEX 33 mi
Nonstop airlines 3
Weekly flights 1
Airports within 200 miles of MEX with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
New Orleans is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City.
MEX: CST · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 7:00 PM in New Orleans.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

Getting to MEX

Mexico City Metro Line B runs from Buenavista station to Pantitlán, then transfer to Line 5 to Terminal Aérea (Terminal 1); total about 45–60 minutes (MXN$7). Metrobús Line 4 connects Buenavista to the airport more directly (MXN$12, 30–40 min). Both are safe and reliable for travelers with minimal luggage.Authorized airport taxis (Taxi Ejecutivo or TICO) must be purchased inside the terminal; do not take street taxis. Rates to the Zona Rosa/Centro are MXN$200–300. Uber is permitted from city to airport. The airport is just 5km from the Zócalo but traffic can make the journey 30–60 minutes.

MEX–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to New Orleans route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEX
IATA / ICAOMEX / MMMX
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr45.4M
Elevation7,316 ft / 2,230 m
Destination: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEX to MSY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, San Antonio and Austin Bergstrom.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MSY and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
New Orleans is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City.
Yes, return flights from MSY to MEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TLC. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, San Antonio and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toluca (TLC).