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

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Minneapolis to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,040 mi 2h 18m nonstop 34 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MSP and NEW, connecting options are available through 34 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to NEW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
106
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 · NEW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,040 mi / 1,673 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 18m.
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–NEW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance1,040 mi / 1,673 km
Flight time2h 18m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: NEW
IATA / ICAONEW / KNEW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation8 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to NEW flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Lakefront Airport take approximately 2h 18m. The route covers 1,040 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MSP to NEW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, SAV, BNA, ORD, MDW, YYZ, DAL, MKE, SDF, BWI, AUS, PHL, CHS, HOU, IAD, DFW, TPA, BCT, MCO, BOS, LAS, FLL, SCF, PBI, MIA, VNY, SBD, SFO, PDX, SNA, SJC, OAK, SJD and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 NEW

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Lakefront Airport (NEW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSP to NEW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to NEW ranges from 2 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,040 miles (1,673 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.