Minneapolis to New Orleans (MSP–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSP Airport Page →
1,041 mi airlines charter/private 11/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 11m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
✓
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SY1803
SY Sun Country
738
11:10 AM
CDT T2
1:49 PM
CDT
2h 39m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
→
DL2695+3
DL Delta
321
12:45 PM
CDT T1
3:25 PM
CDT
2h 40m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
SY1804
SY Sun Country
738
2:32 PM
CDT
5:16 PM
CDT
2h 44m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
VS3475cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
739
4:25 PM
CDT TM
7:08 PM
CDT
2h 43m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WS6898
WS WestJet
321
4:30 PM
CDT TM
7:15 PM
CDT
2h 45m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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DL2695+3
DL Delta
321
4:30 PM
CDT TM
7:15 PM
CDT
2h 45m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
BNA Nashville 4h 27m AFDLKE → WN Nashville (BNA) to New Orleans flights
MDW Chicago 4h 30m AFDLWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to New Orleans flights
DAL Dallas 4h 48m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to New Orleans flights
AUS Austin 4h 50m AFAMDL → AMDLWN Austin (AUS) to New Orleans flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 51m AAAFAM → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New Orleans flights
HOU Houston 4h 54m SY → EJMWN Houston (HOU) to New Orleans flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 55m AFAMDL → AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans flights
ORD Chicago 4h 56m AAACAF → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans flights
IAH Houston 4h 59m AMDLNZ → ACCMNZ Houston (IAH) to New Orleans flights
STL St Louis 5h 1m DLKEVS → WN St Louis (STL) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to New Orleans
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,041 mi 2h 40m nonstop

MSP–MSY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,041 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MSP Routes MSY Routes MSP Live Flights MSY Live Flights MSP Delays MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Minneapolis flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: WS 7 321 2h40 66% SkyTeam WS
SY Sun Country Airlines 4 738 2h39 66% – –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – DL
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 64%)
Unaffiliated: SY (4 flights/wk, 36%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to MSY direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
BNA ~4h 27m MDW ~4h 30m DAL ~4h 48m AUS ~4h 50m DFW ~4h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,988
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
MSP → MSY
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
74%
Return
MSY → MSP
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → MSY delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
New Orleans is 0 hours the same as Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,041 mi / 1,675 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m gate to gate.
Getting to MSP

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.

Facts

MSP–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance1,041 mi / 1,675 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 23 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 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 MSP to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,041 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from MSP to MSY: Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Nashville, Chicago Midway and Dallas Love Field.
Yes, return flights from MSY to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 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 and Sun Country Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSP to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to MSY is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,041 miles (1,675 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Chicago Midway and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.