Montgomery to New Orleans (MGM–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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279 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 28m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans flights
IAH Houston 4h 15m UA → ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to New Orleans flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 37m AAGFQF → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New Orleans flights
CLT Charlotte 8h 19m AA → AABACYO Charlotte (CLT) to New Orleans flights
DCA Washington 13h 21m AA → AABAWN Washington (DCA) to New Orleans flights
GSP Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg ~4h 1m AA → Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) to New Orleans flights
HOU Houston ~4h 39m → WN Houston (HOU) to New Orleans flights
DEN Denver ~8h → ACF9UA Denver (DEN) to New Orleans flights
LIR Liberia ~8h 40m → Liberia (LIR) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Montgomery to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
279 mi 0h 43m nonstop

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

Also explore MGM Routes MSY Routes MGM Live Flights MSY Live Flights MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Montgomery flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MGM to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
ATL ~3h 28m GSP ~4h 1m IAH ~4h 15m DFW ~4h 37m HOU ~4h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
220
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
MGM → MSY
47%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
47%
Return
MSY → MGM
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Montgomery

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric MGM→MSY BHM→MSY DSI→MSY
Distance from MGM – 90 mi 131 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 1
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 0h 43m 0h 58m 0h 48m
Birmingham (BHM) to New Orleans flights · Destin (DSI) to New Orleans flights · Pensacola (PNS) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of MGM 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 Montgomery.
MGM: CDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Montgomery, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
279 mi / 449 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 43m gate to gate.
Facts

MGM–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montgomery to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance279 mi / 449 km
Flight time0h 43m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MGM
Full nameMontgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport
IATA / ICAOMGM / KMGM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation221 ft / 67 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 MGM to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take about 0h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 279 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from MSY to MGM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BHM, DSI and PNS. 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 MGM to MSY

Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport (MGM) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MGM to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MGM to MSY is about 0 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 279 miles (449 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Birmingham (BHM), Destin (DSI) and Pensacola (PNS).