New Orleans to Atlanta (MSY–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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New Orleans to Atlanta
3 carriers, 340 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines
340 Flights/wk
425 mi
0h 40m nonstop
+1h ahead
113 1-stop hubs
MSY–ATL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 425 miles in approximately 0h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 113 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop MSY–ATL service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, VS, WS | 85 | 739, 757 | 0h40-1h44 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, VS, WS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 8 | 738, 73H | 1h25-1h30 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 5 | 32Q | 1h42 | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSY to ATL direction.
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340
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to ATL.
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Longest
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Candidates
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Atlanta from New Orleans
Nearby airports with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
| Metric | MSY→ATL | BTR→ATL | GPT→ATL |
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| Distance from MSY | – | 65 mi | 77 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 340 | 186 | 151 |
| Flight time | 0h 40m | 1h 31m | 1h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 58% | – | – |
Baton Rouge (BTR) to Atlanta flights · Gulfport (GPT) to Atlanta flights · Lafayette (LFT) to Atlanta flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSY with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Atlanta is 1 hour
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New Orleans.
MSY: CDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 7:00 PM in Atlanta.
MSY: CDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 7:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
425 mi / 684 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 40m to 1h 44m.
Getting from ATL
MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.
The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.
Atlanta Climate
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.
Facts
MSY–ATL Quick Facts
Key statistics for the New Orleans to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance425 mi / 684 km
Flight time0h 40m to 1h 44m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights340 out / 207 return
1-stop connections113 hubs
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about MSY to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take approximately 0h 40m to 1h 44m. The route covers 425 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines. Plus 8 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 340 nonstop flights per week from MSY to ATL. The return direction has about 207 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADS, ECP, MGM, BHM, LFT, MEM, HBG, DWH, SUA, VRB, SRQ, SUS, SDF, TUL, BTR, UST, PWA, PIE, PBI, SHV, PWK, APF, ILM, OPF, TMB, TEB, MSN, OMA, BCT, GCM, NAS, MDT, BKL, CLE, BUF, HPN, BED, TLC, DSM, OKC, ABQ, CHO, PSF, ICT, EGE, FAR, PLS, SAP, SCF, RIL, JAC, ASE, BUR, YUL, TRM, MYR, SNA, BZN, PSP, VNY, SJO, SAV, OAK, SJC, JWN, IAH, FLL, STL, ORF, MIA, CHS, TPA, BNA, RDU, MDW, HOU, MCO, DAL, CLT, DFW, AUS, SAT, CVG, IAD, PHL, DCA, ORD, PIT, JAX, DTW, SAN, BWI, YYZ, DEN, LGA, BOS, EWR, MSP, JFK, MCI, RIC, RSW, LAS, LHR, PHX, SFO, SEA, XNA, LAX, SLC, CUN, HND and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
Yes, return flights from ATL to MSY 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.
Delta, American, Southwest, and Spirit all operate nonstop MSY–ATL. Delta runs the highest frequency from its Atlanta hub, typically 5–7 daily departures. American and Southwest each add 2–3 daily nonstops. Spirit operates select days. Flight time is 1 hour 20 minutes. At MSY, Delta uses Concourse B; Southwest uses Concourse C at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International. At ATL, all MSY arrivals use the domestic concourses off the main terminal connected by the plane train.
Yes. Mardi Gras typically falls between early February and early March depending on the year. The weeks surrounding Fat Tuesday see a surge in inbound flights to MSY from major hubs including ATL. Delta adds extra rotations during peak Mardi Gras weekends. MSY handles its highest single-event passenger volumes during this period. Book MSY-bound travel 8–10 weeks in advance for Mardi Gras weekend. Prices on ATL–MSY rise 30–60% on the two weekends before Fat Tuesday.
Louis Armstrong Airport is 15 miles from the French Quarter. Jefferson Transit E-2 Airport Express bus runs to Tulane/Carrollton in central New Orleans; the trip takes 45–55 minutes and costs $2. The E-2 connects to the RTA streetcar lines. Rideshare from MSY to the French Quarter runs 20–30 minutes off-peak, 35–45 minutes in traffic, and costs $25–40. Taxis run a flat rate of $36 for 1–2 passengers to downtown. There is no direct rail connection from MSY.
New Orleans to Atlanta: Delta's Gulf Coast Connection
MSY–ATL connects Louis Armstrong New Orleans International to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta, the world's busiest airport by passenger count and Delta's global hub. Delta operates the route at its highest frequency from ATL, running multiple daily departures that feed New Orleans passengers into Delta's domestic and international network. American, Southwest, and Spirit provide competing nonstop service. Block time is 1 hour 20 minutes. The corridor carries a high proportion of connecting traffic: passengers from New Orleans who need ATL for international departures to Europe, Africa, and Latin America, alongside direct New Orleans–Atlanta leisure and business travel.
Event Demand and Seasonal Patterns
New Orleans' event calendar produces some of the most predictable demand spikes in US domestic aviation. Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest (late April/early May), and New Year's Eve drive weekend surges on MSY-bound flights from ATL. Super Bowl hosting rotations at the Caesars Superdome also produce extreme short-term spikes. Delta manages this through seasonal capacity additions on MSY–ATL. Southwest's no-change-fee model attracts flexible leisure travelers during the shoulder periods between these events. ATL's size and hub depth mean that connection options from MSY through Atlanta are essentially unlimited: any Delta domestic or international destination is reachable in a single stop.