New Orleans to Cabo San Lucas (MSY–CSL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,308 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 17h 22m AFAMDL → XE Los Angeles (LAX) to Cabo San Lucas flights
TUS Tucson ~7h 32m MX → STT Tucson (TUS) to Cabo San Lucas flights
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New Orleans to Cabo San Lucas
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,308 mi -2h behind

MSY–CSL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Cabo San Lucas (CSL) Cabo San Lucas to New Orleans flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to CSL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
TUS ~7h 32m LAX ~17h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
41
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 → CSL
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Return
CSL → MSY
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
54%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Cabo San Lucas is 2 hours behind New Orleans.
MSY: CDT · CSL: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 4:00 PM in Cabo San Lucas.
Distance & Flight Time
1,308 mi / 2,105 km
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

MSY–CSL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Cabo San Lucas route.
Route details
Distance1,308 mi / 2,105 km
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
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: CSL
Full nameCabo San Lucas International Airport
IATA / ICAOCSL / MMSL
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Elevation459 ft / 140 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to CSL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles.
Cabo San Lucas is 2 hours behind New Orleans.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.