New Orleans to Frankfurt am Main (MSY–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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6I6871
6I Air Alsie
FA6X
11:00 PM
CDT
2:48 PM+1
CEST
8h 48m
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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 10 hubs
LHR London 11h 15m AYBAEI A3AVB6 London (LHR) to Frankfurt am Main flights
ATL Atlanta 11h 18m AFAMDL 3SDLLH Atlanta (ATL) to Frankfurt am Main flights
DTW Detroit 11h 38m AFDLVS DLLHVN Detroit (DTW) to Frankfurt am Main flights
YYZ Toronto 11h 40m ACSN A3ACDE Toronto (YYZ) to Frankfurt am Main flights
ORD Chicago 11h 51m AAACAS 3S5YAC Chicago (ORD) to Frankfurt am Main flights
IAD Dulles 11h 58m ACAZCM ACAILH Dulles (IAD) to Frankfurt am Main flights
JFK New York 12h 5m AFATB6 DEDLET New York (JFK) to Frankfurt am Main flights
AUS Austin 12h 10m DLWN LH Austin (AUS) to Frankfurt am Main flights
IAH Houston 12h 18m ACCMEK ACLHNZ Houston (IAH) to Frankfurt am Main flights
BOS Boston 12h 38m B6DLEI DELHRO Boston (BOS) to Frankfurt am Main flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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New Orleans to Frankfurt am Main
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5,022 mi 8h 48m nonstop +7h ahead

MSY–FRA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Alsie leads the route. The flight covers 5,022 miles in approximately 8h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSY–FRA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6I Air Alsie 1 FA6X 8h48 100%
Aircraft on this route
FA6X6I
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6I (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSY to FRA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to FRA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,989
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSY → FRA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
FRA → MSY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Frankfurt am Main is 7 hours ahead of New Orleans.
MSY: CDT · FRA: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Frankfurt am Main.
Distance & Flight Time
5,022 mi / 8,081 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 48m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Germany and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS authorization will be required when the EU system launches (EUR 7, valid 3 years). Passport validity must extend 3 months past planned Schengen departure.

Germany enforces EU duty-free allowances strictly: 200 cigarettes or 1L spirits. Declare goods over EUR 430 in value.

Getting from FRA

S8/S9 S-Bahn to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (15 min, €5.65) departs from the basement of Terminal 1 Regional station. For long-distance travel to other German cities, the Fernbahnhof (separate building, connected by walkway) has direct ICE services; check if your train stops here before going into the city.Taxis from Terminal 1/2 to Frankfurt city centre cost €25–40. Rental car agencies are at both terminals. Terminal 2 is connected to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine monorail; allow 5–10 minutes for the transfer. No airport supplement applies to Frankfurt public transit.

Frankfurt am Main Climate

Continental climate with moderate continental influence. Winters are cold (−1 to 5°C) with periodic snow and ice. FRA handles de-icing well but heavy snowfall causes delays across the network. Fog along the Rhine Valley is a significant departure risk in November through January, sometimes persisting until midday.

Summers are warm (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause brief but sharp delays. Spring is mild and damp. Autumn offers the best settled weather. FRA is a major hub. Weather delays cascade through Lufthansa's global network.

MSY–FRA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Frankfurt am Main route.
Route details
Distance5,022 mi / 8,081 km
Flight time8h 48m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to FRA flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Frankfurt Main Airport take about 8h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 5,022 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MSY to FRA: Air Alsie.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include London Heathrow, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Frankfurt am Main is 7 hours ahead of 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.

Flights from MSY to FRA

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Air Alsie. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSY to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to FRA is about 8 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,022 miles (8,081 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.