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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SY1803
SY Sun Country
738
6:18 AM
CDT T2
8:55 AM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY1981
SY Sun Country
738
6:24 AM
CDT T2
9:01 AM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6622cs
WS WestJet
321
8:50 AM
CDT T1
11:41 AM
CDT
2h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1621+2
DL Delta
321
9:10 AM
CDT T1
11:54 AM
CDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2695+3
DL Delta
739
12:45 PM
CDT T1
3:20 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3477cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
321
12:46 PM
CDT TM
3:36 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS7010
WS WestJet
321
12:59 PM
CDT
3:49 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1621+2
DL Delta
321
12:59 PM
CDT
3:49 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY1804
SY Sun Country
738
1:40 PM
CDT
4:26 PM
CDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1301
UA United
4:00 PM
CDT
7:27 PM
CDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3475cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
BCS1
4:25 PM
CDT TM
7:15 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2695+3
DL Delta
739
4:25 PM
CDT TM
7:15 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Minneapolis to New Orleans
2 carriers, 25 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 25 Flights/wk 1,041 mi 2h 35m nonstop 113 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 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 113 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 14 321, 739 2h35-2h44 100% SkyTeam WS
SY Sun Country Airlines 4 738 2h37 100%
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – DL, WS
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
739 Boeing 737-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (14 flights/wk, 78%)
Unaffiliated: SY (4 flights/wk, 22%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSP to MSY direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
38
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
113
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,186
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.

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 35m 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.

MSP–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance1,041 mi / 1,675 km
Flight time2h 35m to 2h 51m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights25 out / 38 return
1-stop connections113 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

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 2h 35m to 2h 51m. The route covers 1,041 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 25 nonstop flights per week from MSP to MSY. The return direction has about 38 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKE, DAY, LIT, AVL, CGF, GSO, MKC, PWK, AGS, GPT, MEM, APF, PDK, TYS, BCT, OKC, TMB, APA, ASE, EGE, CLE, PWA, ORL, ACY, MYR, MLB, FMY, MTY, SUA, ILM, JAX, OPF, GRR, PVD, BDL, TEB, SRQ, NAS, PGD, PBI, SCF, RSW, TRM, HYA, HPN, YUL, SMF, CLD, APC, SNA, VNY, SJC, SJO, PLS, MBJ, RNO, SAV, ELP, OAK, LIR, CUN, STT, CHS, CVG, AUS, MIA, ATL, DFW, IAH, BWI, DAL, HOU, BNA, HND, MDW, ORD, PHL, DEN, LAS, MCI, EWR, STL, SAT, SAN, TPA, PHX, YYZ, BOS, IAD, MCO, CLT, DTW, PIT, DCA, LGA, SEA, RDU, LHR, LAX, FLL, SLC, ORF, JFK, RIC, SDF, SFO, XNA, AFW, ADS, JWN, CXO, SGR and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSP to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to MSY ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,041 miles (1,675 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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