New Orleans to New York (MSY–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MSY–JFK is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 1,182 miles in approximately 2h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 99 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, LA, SK, VS | 26 | 223, 319 | 2h58-3h11 | SkyTeam | AF, LA, SK, VS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: AT, FI, QR, SQ, TP | 7 | BCS3 | 2h58 | – | AT, FI, QR, SQ, TP | |
| AM Aeromexico | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach New York from New Orleans
| Metric | MSY→JFK | JAN→JFK | AEX→JFK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSY | – | 161 mi | 164 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 91 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 58m | 3h 16m | 2h 44m |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MSY: CDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 7:00 PM in New York.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Aeromexico, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and Frontier. With 91 weekly departures, this is a heavily 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 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,182 miles (1,902 km). There are approximately 91 weekly flights outbound and 67 return, totaling 158 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
99 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ECP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jackson (JAN) and Alexandria (AEX).