New Orleans to Albany (MSY–ALB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSY Airport Page →
1,267 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 19 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BWI Baltimore 4h 35m SYWN → TIVWN Baltimore (BWI) to Albany flights
DCA Washington 4h 45m AAWN → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Albany flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 47m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Albany flights
DTW Detroit 4h 50m AFDLVS → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Albany flights
MDW Chicago 5h 5m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Albany flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 5m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Albany flights
BNA Nashville 5h 10m WN → G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Albany flights
TPA Tampa 5h 13m MXWN → WN Tampa (TPA) to Albany flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 15m AAF9 → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Albany flights
IAD Dulles 5h 22m ACAZCM → SNUA Dulles (IAD) to Albany flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New Orleans to Albany
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,267 mi 2h 40m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MSY and ALB, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore MSY Routes ALB Routes MSY Live Flights ALB Live Flights MSY Delays ALB Delays
All flights from Albany (ALB) Albany to New Orleans flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
BWI ~4h 35m DCA ~4h 45m ATL ~4h 47m DTW ~4h 50m MDW ~5h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
804
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
MSY → ALB
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
72%
Return
ALB → MSY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays → ALB delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Albany is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
MSY: CDT · ALB: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 7:00 PM in Albany.
Distance & Flight Time
1,267 mi / 2,038 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m gate to gate.
Facts

MSY–ALB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Albany route.
Route details
Distance1,267 mi / 2,038 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: ALB
Full nameAlbany International Airport
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to ALB flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Albany International Airport take about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,267 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Albany is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
Yes, return flights from ALB to MSY 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 MSY to ALB

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Albany International Airport (ALB) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSY to ALB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to ALB is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,267 miles (2,038 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.