Minneapolis to New Orleans (MSP–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: WS | 14 | 321, 739 | 2h35-2h44 | SkyTeam | WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 4 | 738 | 2h37 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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 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.