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

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MX709
MX Breeze
BCS3
5:32 PM
EDT
8:53 PM
EDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX708
MX Breeze
223
3:06 PM
EDT
4:52 PM
EDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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New Orleans to Pittsburgh
3 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 919 mi 2h 21m nonstop 57 1-stop hubs

MSY–PIT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Breeze Airways, Sun Country Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 919 miles in approximately 2h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSY–PIT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 2 BCS3 2h21 62%
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 62%
UA United Airlines 0 62% 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.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MSY to PIT 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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to PIT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,816
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 → PIT
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
67%
Return
PIT → MSY
20%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
20%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays → PIT delays →

Other ways to reach Pittsburgh from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to Pittsburgh International Airport.
Metric MSY→PIT GPT→PIT
Distance from MSY 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 2
Flight time 2h 21m 2h
Departure OTP 62%
Airports within 200 miles of MSY with service to Pittsburgh International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

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

MSY–PIT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Pittsburgh route.
Route details
Distance919 mi / 1,479 km
Flight time2h 21m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections57 hubs
Origin: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: PIT
IATA / ICAOPIT / KPIT
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.7M
Elevation1,203 ft / 367 m

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: Breeze Airways, 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 CLE, MRK, SUS, JAX, TEB, GUC, RIC, ORF, BCT, CHS, PGD, YYZ, SUA, SRQ, PIE, PBI, AFW, MHT, RIL, IAD, MSP, DAL, RDU, MIA, STL, BWI, FLL, DEN, BNA, TPA, DCA, PHL, MDW, DTW, DFW, MCO, CLT, EWR, IAH, ORD, HOU, ATL, BOS, SAN, AUS, LGA, JFK, LAS, LAX, LHR, SLC, PHX, SEA, SAV, SFO, CUN and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PIT 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 PIT

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways, 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

57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CLE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gulfport (GPT).