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

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New Orleans to Memphis
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 349 mi 1h 53m nonstop -1h behind 58 1-stop hubs

MSY–MEM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Breeze Airways lead the route. The flight covers 349 miles in approximately 1h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 58 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
DL Delta Air Lines 1 – – 74% SkyTeam –
MX Breeze Airways 0 – – 74% – –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: MX (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
58
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
BHM ~3h 24m SAT ~3h 42m SUS ~3h 52m DSI ~4h 18m TUL ~4h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,364
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSY → MEM
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
63%
Return
MEM → MSY
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays → MEM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Memphis from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to Memphis International Airport.
Metric MSY→MEM PNS→MEM
Distance from MSY – 187 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 1 4
Flight time 1h 53m 1h 29m
Departure OTP 74% –
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
-1h
Memphis is 1 hour behind New Orleans.
MSY: EDT · MEM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 5:00 PM in Memphis.
Distance & Flight Time
349 mi / 562 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 53m.
Facts

MSY–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance349 mi / 562 km
Flight time1h 53m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections58 hubs
Origin: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 53m. The route covers 349 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Breeze Airways.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MSY to MEM. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BHM, SAT, SUS, DSI, TUL, SHV, JAX, CVG, SDF, PIT, UST, DSM, RIC, IAD, CLE, PBI, CHS, PIE, OPF, YYZ, ORF, FAR, TTN, APA, JFK, SJO, SFO, BZN, AUS, SEA, FLL, ATL, BOS, CLT, DFW, MIA, BNA, DAL, HOU, IAH, DEN, ORD, DCA, MDW, MCO, TPA, LAX, DTW, PHX, EWR, LAS, MSP, LGA, PHL, BWI, SLC, RDU and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Memphis is 1 hour behind New Orleans.
Yes, return flights from MEM 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 MEM

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Breeze Airways. With 1 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 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 349 miles (562 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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