New Orleans to Denver (MSY–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MSY–DEN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,061 miles in approximately 2h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 101 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 41 | 319, 320, 738, 7M9 | 2h50-3h09 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 24 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8 | 2h46-3h10 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 4 | 32N | 2h41 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Denver from New Orleans
| Metric | MSY→DEN | BTR→DEN | PNS→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSY | – | 65 mi | 187 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 89 | – | 32 |
| Flight time | 2h 41m | 3h 17m | 3h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 85% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MSY: CDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.
Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.
Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.
MSY–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSY to DEN
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 89 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSY to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSY to DEN ranges from 2 hours 41 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,061 miles (1,708 km). There are approximately 89 weekly flights outbound and 67 return, totaling 156 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
101 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via GUC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baton Rouge (BTR) and Pensacola (PNS).