New Orleans to Houston (MSY–EFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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New Orleans to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 295 mi 1h 19m nonstop -1h behind 2 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MSY and EFD, connecting options are available through 2 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to EFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
RDU ~6h 35m SJC ~10h 31m
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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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSY → EFD
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Return
EFD → MSY
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
64%
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
-1h
Houston is 1 hour behind New Orleans.
MSY: EDT · EFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
295 mi / 474 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 19m.
Facts

MSY–EFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Houston route.
Route details
Distance295 mi / 474 km
Flight time1h 19m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: EFD
Full nameEllington Airport
IATA / ICAOEFD / KEFD
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Elevation32 ft / 10 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to EFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ellington Airport take approximately 1h 19m. The route covers 295 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MSY to EFD. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RDU and SJC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour behind New Orleans.
Yes, return flights from EFD 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.

Flights from MSY to EFD

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

MSY to EFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to EFD ranges from 1 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 295 miles (474 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via RDU.