McAllen to New Orleans (MFE–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 5 hubs
IAH Houston 3h 29m ACCMNH → ACCMNZ Houston (IAH) to New Orleans flights
AUS Austin 3h 48m DL → AMDLWN Austin (AUS) to New Orleans flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 10m AAASBA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New Orleans flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 2m AA → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to New Orleans flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 11m G4 → F9MXWN Las Vegas (LAS) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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McAllen to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 553 mi 1h 42m nonstop

MFE–MSY had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 553 miles in 1h 42m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps MFE Routes MSY Routes MFE Live Flights MSY Live Flights MFE Delays MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to McAllen flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MFE–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 1 – – 84% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MFE to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
IAH ~3h 29m AUS ~3h 48m DFW ~4h 10m PHX ~7h 2m LAS ~8h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
229
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
MFE → MSY
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
82%
Return
MSY → MFE
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MFE delays → MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from McAllen

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric MFE→MSY BRO→MSY CRP→MSY
Distance from MFE – 54 mi 119 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 1h 42m 22h 17m 1h 7m
Departure OTP 84% – –
Brownsville (BRO) to New Orleans flights · Corpus Christi (CRP) to New Orleans flights · Monterrey (MTY) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of MFE 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 McAllen.
MFE: CDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in McAllen, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
553 mi / 890 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 42m gate to gate.
Facts

MFE–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the McAllen to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance553 mi / 890 km
Flight time1h 42m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MFE
Full nameMcAllen Miller International Airport
IATA / ICAOMFE / KMFE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation107 ft / 33 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 MFE to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from McAllen Miller International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take about 1h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 553 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MFE to MSY: Allegiant Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 42m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Austin Bergstrom and Dallas Fort Worth.
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.
Yes, return flights from MSY to MFE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BRO, CRP and MTY. 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.

Flights from MFE to MSY

McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MFE to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MFE to MSY is about 1 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 553 miles (890 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Austin Bergstrom and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Brownsville (BRO), Corpus Christi (CRP) and Monterrey (MTY).