New Orleans to San Pedro Sula (MSY–SAP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MSY–SAP had nonstop service from Spirit Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,016 miles in 3h 27m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Pedro Sula from New Orleans
| Metric | MSY→SAP | AEX→SAP |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSY | – | 164 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 2 |
| Flight time | 3h 27m | 2h 6m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
MSY: CDT · SAP: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 5:00 PM in San Pedro Sula.
US passport holders enter Honduras visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Honduras is part of the CA-4 agreement with Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, meaning the 90-day period is shared across all four countries. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) in San Pedro Sula or Toncontín International Airport (TGU) in Tegucigalpa, immigration stamps your passport.
The 90-day CA-4 clock starts when you enter any of the four member countries and does not reset when crossing borders between them. For stays beyond 90 days, apply for an extension at the immigration office in Tegucigalpa or San Pedro Sula. Roatán, Utila, and Guanaja (the Bay Islands) are the main tourist destinations, famous for affordable scuba diving on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. The Copán Ruins, a major Maya archaeological site, draw visitors to western Honduras.
Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to San Pedro Sula run about 2 hours 45 minutes on American Airlines and Spirit. Houston (IAH) to SAP runs about 3 hours on United. Roatán (RTB) has direct flights from Miami and Houston. Honduras uses the Honduran lempira (HNL), trading at roughly 25 HNL per $1. US dollars are accepted on the Bay Islands and at tourist businesses on the mainland. ATMs are common in cities. Card payments work at hotels and restaurants. Water taxis connect La Ceiba on the mainland to Roatán and Utila: the Roatán ferry costs about HNL 1,000 ($40) round trip and takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
MSY–SAP Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSY to SAP
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) had nonstop service from Spirit Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
MSY to SAP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSY to SAP is about 3 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,016 miles (1,634 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, Miami and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Alexandria (AEX).