New Orleans to Pittsburgh (MSY–PIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX Mexicana
BCS3
5:32 PM
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2h 21m
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MX Mexicana
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3:06 PM
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New Orleans to Pittsburgh
3 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 919 mi 2h 21m nonstop +1h ahead 95 1-stop hubs

MSY–PIT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Mexicana, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 919 miles in approximately 2h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 95 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSY–PIT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 2 BCS3 2h21 97% – –
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 97% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 97% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX + SY (2 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 PIT direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
1
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Fri
0
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Sat
0
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Sun
1
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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 PIT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
95
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,978
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 Pittsburgh from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to Pittsburgh International Airport.
Metric MSY→PIT BTR→PIT GPT→PIT
Distance from MSY – 65 mi 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 2 1 –
Flight time 2h 21m 1h 48m 2h
Departure OTP 97% – –
Baton Rouge (BTR) to Pittsburgh flights · Gulfport (GPT) to Pittsburgh flights · Jackson (JAN) to Pittsburgh flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSY with service to Pittsburgh International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 7:00 PM in Pittsburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
919 mi / 1,479 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 21m.
Facts

MSY–PIT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Pittsburgh route.
Route details
Distance919 mi / 1,479 km
Flight time2h 21m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections95 hubs
Origin: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: PIT
Full namePittsburgh International Airport
IATA / ICAOPIT / KPIT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.7M
Elevation1,203 ft / 367 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to PIT flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport take approximately 2h 21m. The route covers 919 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Mexicana, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from MSY to PIT. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGF, MEM, SUS, PWK, SDF, CVG, CLL, MDT, ILM, MSN, RIC, BTR, BUF, MYR, ORF, MRK, SUA, VRB, BKL, YHM, TEB, PBI, GUC, BED, FTW, CHS, HPN, PGD, FMY, FOK, NAS, SRQ, PIE, TUL, CHO, OPF, APF, AFW, BCT, ABQ, EGE, OKC, YUL, RIL, SCF, MHT, BUR, SNA, TRM, BZN, PSP, IAD, VNY, MSP, DTW, SJC, JAX, SAV, MIA, ORD, AUS, ATL, BWI, BOS, HOU, BNA, FLL, EWR, DAL, STL, IAH, CLT, CUN, DFW, RDU, MCO, TPA, MDW, PHL, DCA, SFO, LGA, DEN, LHR, JFK, LAS, SEA, YYZ, SLC, PHX, LAX, SAN, CLE, RSW and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Pittsburgh is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
Yes, return flights from PIT to MSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BTR, GPT and JAN. 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 PIT

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

MSY to PIT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to PIT ranges from 2 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 919 miles (1,479 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

95 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CGF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baton Rouge (BTR), Gulfport (GPT) and Jackson (JAN).