New Orleans to Norfolk (MSY–ORF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX473
MX Mexicana
E90
8:10 AM
CDT
11:31 AM
EDT
2h 21m
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MX472
MX Mexicana
E90
4:43 PM
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6:15 PM
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2h 32m
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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 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 4m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Norfolk flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 16m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Norfolk flights
BNA Nashville 4h 25m WN → EJAWN Nashville (BNA) to Norfolk flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 30m UAWN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Norfolk flights
MCO Orlando 4h 40m EJAF9MX → F9MXWN Orlando (MCO) to Norfolk flights
DCA Washington 5h 1m AAWN → AA Washington (DCA) to Norfolk flights
IAD Dulles 5h 8m ACAZCM → AVCMOS Dulles (IAD) to Norfolk flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 8m AAF9 → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Norfolk flights
DAL Dallas 5h 15m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Norfolk flights
DTW Detroit 5h 16m AFDLVS → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Norfolk flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New Orleans to Norfolk
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 939 mi 2h 21m nonstop +1h ahead

MSY–ORF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 939 miles in approximately 2h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MSY Routes ORF Routes MSY Live Flights ORF Live Flights MSY Delays ORF Delays
All flights from Norfolk (ORF) Norfolk to New Orleans flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSY–ORF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 2 E90 2h21 80% – –
Aircraft on this route
E90 Embraer 190 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSY to ORF direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to ORF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
ATL ~4h 4m RDU ~4h 5m CLT ~4h 16m BNA ~4h 25m SAV ~4h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,411
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 → ORF
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
84%
Return
ORF → MSY
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays → ORF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Norfolk from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to Norfolk International Airport.
Metric MSY→ORF GPT→ORF
Distance from MSY – 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 2 –
Flight time 2h 21m 2h 10m
Departure OTP 80% –
Gulfport (GPT) to Norfolk flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSY with service to Norfolk International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 7:00 PM in Norfolk.
Distance & Flight Time
939 mi / 1,511 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 21m gate to gate.
Facts

MSY–ORF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Norfolk route.
Route details
Distance939 mi / 1,511 km
Flight time2h 21m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
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: ORF
Full nameNorfolk International Airport
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to ORF flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Norfolk International Airport take about 2h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 939 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MSY to ORF: Mexicana.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Nashville.
Norfolk is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
Yes, return flights from ORF to MSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GPT. 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 ORF

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSY to ORF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to ORF is about 2 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 939 miles (1,511 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gulfport (GPT).