New Orleans to Kansas City (MSY–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN578
WN Southwest
7S7
7:40 AM
EDT
9:40 AM
EDT
2h
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WN2813
WN Southwest
7M8
10:30 AM
EDT
12:35 PM
EDT
2h 5m
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WN366
WN Southwest
7S7
11:15 AM
EDT
1:15 PM
EDT
2h
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WN2294
WN Southwest
7M8
2:10 PM
EDT
4:15 PM
EDT
2h 5m
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WN3664
WN Southwest
7S7
9:30 PM
EDT
11:30 PM
EDT
2h
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WN3207
WN Southwest
7M8
5:20 AM
EDT
7:15 AM
EDT
1h 55m
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WN1597
WN Southwest
7S7
8:40 AM
EDT
10:35 AM
EDT
1h 55m
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WN3052
WN Southwest
7M8
2:00 PM
EDT
3:55 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN519
WN Southwest
7S7
3:30 PM
EDT
5:25 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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New Orleans to Kansas City
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 691 mi 2h nonstop 48 1-stop hubs

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, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSY–MCI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 12 7M8, 7S7 2h-2h05 100%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (12 flights/wk, 100%)
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 MCI direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,792
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 → MCI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
Return
MCI → MSY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays → MCI delays →

Other ways to reach Kansas City from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Metric MSY→MCI PNS→MCI
Distance from MSY 187 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 12 12
Flight time 2h 2h 10m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MSY with service to Kansas City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
691 mi / 1,112 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m to 2h 5m.

MSY–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance691 mi / 1,112 km
Flight time2h to 2h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 16 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Kansas City International Airport take approximately 2h to 2h 5m. The route covers 691 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from MSY to MCI. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, BHM, ECP, CVG, CLE, APA, TEB, SRQ, PIE, IAD, VNY, ATL, MIA, CLT, BNA, STL, IAH, MDW, HOU, DAL, DEN, AUS, ORD, SAT, TPA, BWI, MCO, DFW, DCA, RDU, LGA, EWR, PHX, PHL, LAS, BOS, MSP, FLL, LAX, DTW, PGD, JFK, SLC, SAN, SFO, CUN, SEA and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MCI to MSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 MCI

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSY to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to MCI ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 691 miles (1,112 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pensacola (PNS).