Milwaukee to New Orleans (MKE–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Milwaukee to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 905 mi 2h 10m nonstop +1h ahead 49 1-stop hubs

MKE–MSY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 905 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore MKE Routes MSY Routes MKE Live Flights MSY Live Flights MKE Delays MSY Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MKE–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 100% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 MKE to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
DAY ~3h 19m CVG ~4h 26m PBI ~4h 50m APF ~4h 56m BCT ~5h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,616
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
MKE → MSY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
MSY → MKE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric MKE→MSY ORD→MSY MDW→MSY
Distance from MKE – 67 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 10 2
Weekly flights 0 179 43
Flight time 2h 10m 1h 2h 15m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans flights · Chicago (MDW) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 7:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
905 mi / 1,456 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m.
Facts

MKE–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance905 mi / 1,456 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: MKE
Full nameGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 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 MKE to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 2h 10m. The route covers 905 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAY, CVG, PBI, APF, BCT, CLE, SAV, RDU, IAD, RIC, MYR, EGE, OPF, GRR, MBJ, APC, PLS, CUN, RSW, MDW, ATL, BNA, MSP, JFK, ORD, STL, IAH, MIA, TPA, BWI, CLT, MCI, PHX, DFW, DAL, DCA, MCO, DEN, AUS, SLC, LGA, FLL, LAS, EWR, DTW, PHL, BOS, SAN and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Orleans is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MDW. 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 MKE to MSY

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines.

MKE to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to MSY ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 905 miles (1,456 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DAY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Chicago (MDW).