New Orleans to Minneapolis (MSY–FCM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,040 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
STP Saint Paul ~4h 28m → Saint Paul (STP) to Minneapolis flights
SJC San Jose ~9h 3m MX → San Jose (SJC) to Minneapolis flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New Orleans to Minneapolis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,040 mi 3h 21m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between MSY and FCM, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to FCM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
STP ~4h 28m SJC ~9h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → FCM
11%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
11%
Return
FCM → MSY
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
65%
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
0h
Minneapolis is 0 hours the same as New Orleans.
MSY: CDT · FCM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
1,040 mi / 1,673 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 21m gate to gate.
Facts

MSY–FCM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance1,040 mi / 1,673 km
Flight time3h 21m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
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: FCM
Full nameFlying Cloud Airport
IATA / ICAOFCM / KFCM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation906 ft / 276 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to FCM flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Flying Cloud Airport take about 3h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 1,040 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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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 FCM

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSY to FCM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to FCM is about 3 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,040 miles (1,673 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available.