New Orleans to Fort Lauderdale (MSY–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MSY–FLL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 673 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 80 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 15 | 737, 73H, B38M | 1h50 | – | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 14 | 320 | 1h49-2h56 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 14 | 320, 32A | 1h45-1h49 | – | – | |
| LF Contour Aviation | 1 | – | 2h39 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from New Orleans
| Metric | MSY→FLL | GPT→FLL | LFT→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSY | – | 77 mi | 104 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 45 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 45m | 1h 50m | 1h 46m |
| Departure OTP | 84% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MSY: EDT · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.
Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.
Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.
MSY–FLL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSY to FLL
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Contour Aviation, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSY to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSY to FLL ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 2 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 673 miles (1,083 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 88 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
80 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BCT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gulfport (GPT), Lafayette (LFT) and Lake Charles (LCH).