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

MSY Airport Page →
1,187 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

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New Orleans to Rifle
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,187 mi 4h 8m nonstop -1h behind

MSY–RIL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to RIL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
RIL → MSY
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
63%
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
-1h
Rifle is 1 hour behind New Orleans.
MSY: CDT · RIL: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 5:00 PM in Rifle.
Distance & Flight Time
1,187 mi / 1,910 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 8m gate to gate.

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-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 4h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 1,187 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Rifle is 1 hour behind New Orleans.
Yes, return flights from RIL to MSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 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 is about 4 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,187 miles (1,910 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available.