New Orleans to Rifle (MSY–RIL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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New Orleans to Rifle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,187 mi 4h 8m nonstop -2h behind 36 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MSY and RIL, connecting options are available through 36 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to RIL.
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One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
80
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 → RIL
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
RIL → MSY
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Rifle is 2 hours behind New Orleans.
MSY: EDT · RIL: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 4:00 PM in Rifle.
Distance & Flight Time
1,187 mi / 1,910 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 8m.

MSY–RIL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Rifle route.
Route details
Distance1,187 mi / 1,910 km
Flight time4h 8m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: RIL
IATA / ICAORIL / KRIL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,548 ft / 1,691 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to RIL flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Garfield County Regional Airport take approximately 4h 8m. The route covers 1,187 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MSY to RIL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, SAT, AUS, HOU, DEN, APA, DFW, OMA, BUR, MDW, SLC, SAV, BHM, JAX, BNA, DSM, LAS, TPA, ORD, FLL, SRQ, CLT, VNY, BZN, PSP, SAN, MIA, PBI, LAX, PHL, IAD, SNA, BWI, SFO, TEB and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Rifle is 2 hours behind New Orleans.
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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 RIL

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSY to RIL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to RIL ranges from 4 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,187 miles (1,910 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.