New Orleans to New York (MSY–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL1368
DL Delta
319
11:31 AM
EDT TM
3:29 PM
EDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2176
AF Air France
319
6:35 PM
EDT
10:40 PM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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B6776
B6 JetBlue
223
7:45 PM
EDT
11:20 PM
EDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2445
AF Air France
319
7:57 PM
EDT
11:59 PM
EDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1387
DL Delta
319
8:01 PM
EDT
11:51 PM
EDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
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DL1368
DL Delta
319
8:00 AM
EDT T4
10:36 AM
EDT
3h 36m
M T W T F S S
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B6775
B6 JetBlue
BCS3
3:53 PM
EDT T5
7:04 PM
EDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AF2622
AF Air France
319
4:20 PM
EDT T4
6:55 PM
EDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1387
DL Delta
319
4:35 PM
EDT T4
7:08 PM
EDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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New Orleans to New York
5 carriers, 25 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 25 Flights/wk 1,182 mi 2h 58m nonstop 57 1-stop hubs

MSY–JFK is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 1,182 miles in approximately 2h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSY–JFK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 14 319 2h58-3h50 78% SkyTeam
B6 JetBlue 7 223 3h35 78%
AF Air France 4 319 3h02-3h05 78% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 1 78% SkyTeam
F9 Frontier 0 78%
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – B6
319 Airbus A319 – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (19 flights/wk, 73%)
Unaffiliated: B6 + F9 (7 flights/wk, 27%)
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 JFK direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,143
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 → JFK
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
82%
Return
JFK → MSY
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays → JFK delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
New York is 0 hours the same as New Orleans.
MSY: EDT · JFK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
1,182 mi / 1,902 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 58m to 3h 50m.
Getting from JFK

AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.

Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.

MSY–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to New York route.
Route details
Distance1,182 mi / 1,902 km
Flight time2h 58m to 3h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights25 out / 28 return
1-stop connections57 hubs
Origin: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take approximately 2h 58m to 3h 50m. The route covers 1,182 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and Frontier.
There are approximately 25 nonstop flights per week from MSY to JFK. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, BWI, LGA, SUS, BCT, CLE, OPF, SRQ, PBI, AFW, NAS, RIC, CUN, IAD, EWR, BZN, CHS, SJO, PSP, SNA, SAV, MIA, ATL, RDU, CLT, TPA, FLL, DTW, MCO, PIT, SAT, JAX, BOS, PHL, DCA, YYZ, BNA, ORD, AUS, SEA, SAN, DEN, MSP, IAH, LAS, PHX, ORF, DFW, CVG, LAX, SLC, MCI, SFO, LHR, HND, PDX and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from JFK to MSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 JFK

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and Frontier. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSY to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to JFK ranges from 2 hours 58 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,182 miles (1,902 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 53 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.