Minneapolis to New Orleans (MSP–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MSP–MSY is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,041 miles in approximately 2h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: WS | 11 | 221, 223, 739 | 2h34-2h45 | SkyTeam | WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 2 | 738 | 2h32 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | 7M8 | 2h40 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · MSY: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.
MSP–MSY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSP to MSY
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
MSP to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to MSY is about 2 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,041 miles (1,675 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Kansas City and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.