New Orleans to Kansas City (MSY–MCI) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MSY–MCI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 691 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 8 | 7S7, B38M | 2h | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Kansas City from New Orleans
| Metric | MSY→MCI | GPT→MCI | JAN→MCI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSY | – | 77 mi | 161 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h | 2h 5m | 1h 39m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MSY: CDT · MCI: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City.
MSY–MCI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSY to MCI
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MSY to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSY to MCI is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 691 miles (1,112 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Dallas Love Field and William P. Hobby. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gulfport (GPT), Jackson (JAN) and Alexandria (AEX).