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

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DL1621
DL Delta
321
8:50 AM
CDT T1
11:41 AM
EDT
2h 51m
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DL2695
DL Delta
221
12:50 PM
CDT T1
3:35 PM
EDT
2h 45m
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DL1621
DL Delta
321
12:46 PM
EDT
3:36 PM
CDT
2h 50m
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SY1986
SY Sun Country
738
3:15 PM
EDT
6:05 PM
CDT
2h 50m
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DL2695
DL Delta
BCS1
5:30 PM
EDT TM
8:14 PM
CDT
3h 44m
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Minneapolis to New Orleans
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 1,041 mi 1h 13m nonstop +1h ahead 70 1-stop hubs

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 1h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 70 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 14 221, 321 2h45-2h51 69% SkyTeam –
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 69% – –
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – DL
321 Airbus A321 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (14 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
70
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
DAY ~3h 50m CGF ~4h 8m GSO ~4h 21m SDF ~4h 27m MEM ~4h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,309
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
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
67%
Return
MSY → MSP
47%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
47%
Arriving
80%
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
+1h
New Orleans is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · MSY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,041 mi / 1,675 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 13m to 2h 51m.
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 time1h 13m to 2h 51m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out / 15 return
1-stop connections70 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 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 MSP to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 1h 13m to 2h 51m. The route covers 1,041 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from MSP to MSY. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAY, CGF, GSO, SDF, MEM, APF, MKE, ASE, PBI, JAX, PVD, CLE, OPF, EGE, SCF, YUL, GRR, CHS, BDL, APC, SAV, PGD, MBJ, PLS, SJO, HOU, CVG, STL, ATL, ORD, MDW, XNA, BNA, AUS, MIA, DAL, RSW, DFW, LAS, FLL, PHX, IAH, RDU, JFK, CUN, MCO, MCI, CLT, DTW, TPA, RIC, PIT, DEN, PHL, LGA, YYZ, BWI, DCA, EWR, LAX, SLC, SEA, SAT, ORF, BOS, SAN, IAD, SFO, LHR and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Orleans is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from MSY to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 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 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSP to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to MSY ranges from 1 hours 13 minutes to 2 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,041 miles (1,675 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

70 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DAY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.