Madison to New Orleans (MSN–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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910 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Flight Schedule 1 flight Verified 20m ago
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SY Sun Country
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12:10 PM
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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
ATL Atlanta 4h 29m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans flights
ORD Chicago 4h 33m AAASAV → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 51m AAG3QF → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New Orleans flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 8m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to New Orleans flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 16m AFAMDL → DLSYWN Minneapolis (MSP) to New Orleans flights
MCO Orlando 5h 37m MX → B6F9MX Orlando (MCO) to New Orleans flights
DEN Denver 5h 51m ACF9KG → ACF9UA Denver (DEN) to New Orleans flights
DCA Washington 5h 56m AADL → AABAWN Washington (DCA) to New Orleans flights
TPA Tampa 6h 7m MX → G6MXWN Tampa (TPA) to New Orleans flights
DTW Detroit 6h 36m AFDLKE → DLUAWS Detroit (DTW) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Madison to New Orleans
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 910 mi 2h 36m nonstop

MSN–MSY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 910 miles in approximately 2h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Choose a flight to see its seat map MSN Routes MSY Routes MSN Live Flights MSY Live Flights MSN Delays MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Madison flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSN–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 738 2h36 67% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSN to MSY direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSN to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
ATL ~4h 29m ORD ~4h 33m DFW ~4h 51m CLT ~5h 8m MSP ~5h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
720
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
MSN → MSY
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
Return
MSY → MSN
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. MSN delays → MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Madison

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric MSN→MSY MKE→MSY ORD→MSY
Distance from MSN – 74 mi 108 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 21
Weekly flights 1 – 192
Flight time 2h 36m 3h 4m 2h 22m
Departure OTP 67% – –
Milwaukee (MKE) to New Orleans flights · Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans flights · Chicago (MDW) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSN 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 Madison.
MSN: CDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Madison, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
910 mi / 1,464 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 36m gate to gate.
Facts

MSN–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madison to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance910 mi / 1,464 km
Flight time2h 36m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSN
Full nameDane County Regional Truax Field
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 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 MSN to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Dane County Regional Truax Field to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take about 2h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 910 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MSN to MSY: Sun Country Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare 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 MSN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MKE, ORD and MDW. 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 MSN to MSY

Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSN to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSN to MSY is about 2 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 910 miles (1,464 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE), Chicago (ORD) and Chicago (MDW).