New Orleans to Fort Worth (MSY–FTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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462 mi airlines charter/private
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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.

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New Orleans to Fort Worth
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
462 mi 3h 4m nonstop

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to FTW.
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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 → FTW
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
FTW → MSY
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fort Worth from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
Metric MSY→FTW BTR→FTW MOB→FTW
Distance from MSY – 65 mi 130 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 3h 4m 1h 3m 2h 19m
Departure OTP 72% – –
Baton Rouge (BTR) to Fort Worth flights · Mobile (MOB) to Fort Worth flights · Pensacola (PNS) to Fort Worth flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSY with service to Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Fort Worth is 0 hours the same as New Orleans.
MSY: CDT · FTW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 6:00 PM in Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
462 mi / 743 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 4m gate to gate.
Facts

MSY–FTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance462 mi / 743 km
Flight time3h 4m
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: FTW
Full nameFort Worth Meacham International Airport
IATA / ICAOFTW / KFTW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation710 ft / 216 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to FTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Fort Worth Meacham International Airport take about 3h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 462 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from FTW to MSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BTR, MOB and PNS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 FTW

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSY to FTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to FTW is about 3 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 462 miles (743 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Baton Rouge (BTR), Mobile (MOB) and Pensacola (PNS).