New Orleans to Cincinnati (MSY–LUK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 4 hubs
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 42m DLSYVS → Minneapolis (MSP) to Cincinnati flights
ORD Chicago ~6h AAACAS → Chicago (ORD) to Cincinnati flights
EWR Newark ~6h 7m ACOSTP → Newark (EWR) to Cincinnati flights
SAN San Diego ~9h 28m WN → SY San Diego (SAN) to Cincinnati flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New Orleans to Cincinnati
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

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All flights from Cincinnati (LUK) Cincinnati to New Orleans flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to LUK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
MSP ~5h 42m ORD ~6h 0m EWR ~6h 7m SAN ~9h 28m
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 → LUK
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Return
LUK → MSY
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
57%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Cincinnati is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
MSY: CDT · LUK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 7:00 PM in Cincinnati.
Facts

MSY–LUK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Cincinnati route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
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: LUK
Full nameCincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field
IATA / ICAOLUK / KLUK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation483 ft / 147 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to LUK flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Cincinnati is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
Yes, return flights from LUK 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available.