New Orleans to Memphis (MSY–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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New Orleans to Memphis
3 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 349 mi 1h nonstop 87 1-stop hubs

MSY–MEM is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Mexicana lead the route. The flight covers 349 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 87 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSY–MEM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 – – 77% – –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 77% SkyTeam –
MX Mexicana 0 – – 77% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX + SY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
87
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,480
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Memphis from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to Memphis International Airport.
Metric MSY→MEM LFT→MEM AEX→MEM
Distance from MSY – 104 mi 164 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 2 1 1
Flight time 1h 1h 6m 0h 43m
Departure OTP 77% – –
Lafayette (LFT) to Memphis flights · Alexandria (AEX) to Memphis flights · Pensacola (PNS) to Memphis flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSY with service to Memphis International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Memphis is 0 hours the same as New Orleans.
MSY: CDT · MEM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 6:00 PM in Memphis.
Distance & Flight Time
349 mi / 562 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m to 1h 2m.
Facts

MSY–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance349 mi / 562 km
Flight time1h to 1h 2m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections87 hubs
Origin: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to MEM flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Memphis International Airport take approximately 1h to 1h 2m. The route covers 349 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, Mexicana and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from MSY to MEM. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LFT, BHM, SAT, TUL, GVL, SUS, ECP, CLL, SDF, DSI, FTY, SHV, JAX, CVG, PWK, RIC, RSW, LZU, UST, SRQ, ORF, FMY, PBI, DSM, PIT, VRB, APF, PIE, OKC, OPF, BUF, CLE, SUA, YYZ, EGE, TEB, BCT, FAR, TTN, APA, CHO, SCF, SAP, MHT, PLS, YUL, ISP, IAD, VNY, LAX, SJO, OAK, SFO, BZN, SEA, JWN, ATL, MIA, IAH, BNA, AUS, ORD, HOU, DFW, BOS, CLT, DAL, DTW, MDW, HND, TPA, EWR, MCO, DCA, MSP, PHX, BWI, FLL, DEN, LGA, PHL, LAS, CHS, SLC, RDU, JFK and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MEM to MSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LFT, AEX and PNS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 MEM

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Mexicana and Sun Country Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSY to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to MEM ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 349 miles (562 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

87 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via LFT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lafayette (LFT), Alexandria (AEX) and Pensacola (PNS).