New Orleans to Buffalo (MSY–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MSY–BUF had nonstop service from United Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,098 miles in 3h 21m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Buffalo from New Orleans
| Metric | MSY→BUF | AEX→BUF |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSY | – | 164 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – |
| Flight time | 3h 21m | 2h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
MSY: CDT · BUF: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 7:00 PM in Buffalo.
MSY–BUF Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSY to BUF
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) had nonstop service from United Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
MSY to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSY to BUF is about 3 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,098 miles (1,767 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Alexandria (AEX).