New Orleans to Salt Lake City (MSY–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSY Airport Page →
1,427 mi airlines 13/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 39m ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL736
DL Delta
738
1:49 PM
EDT TM
4:37 PM
MDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2054
DL Delta
221
7:04 PM
EDT
9:49 PM
MDT
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2100
DL Delta
738
9:21 AM
MDT
1:13 PM
EDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2054
DL Delta
221
2:09 PM
MDT
6:24 PM
EDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP
2-STOP Loading...
New Orleans to Salt Lake City
2 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 13 Flights/wk 1,427 mi 3h 48m nonstop -2h behind 76 1-stop hubs

MSY–SLC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,427 miles in approximately 3h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 76 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSY–SLC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 13 221, 738 3h48-4h45 100% SkyTeam
WN Southwest Airlines 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
221 Airbus A220-100 – DL
738 Boeing 737-800 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (13 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: WN (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 SLC direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to SLC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
76
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,611
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 → SLC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
92%
Return
SLC → MSY
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays → SLC delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Salt Lake City is 2 hours behind New Orleans.
MSY: EDT · SLC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 4:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,427 mi / 2,296 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 48m to 4h 45m.
Getting from SLC

TRAX Green Line from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Salt Lake City takes 18 minutes ($2.50). Direct service to Intermodal Hub, Temple Square, and University of Utah. Running 5am to 11pm.Ride-shares to downtown cost $15–25. Taxis are available. For ski resorts, ski resort shuttles and Canyon Transportation offer door-to-door service ($40–60 to Park City). Car rental is on-site. The terminal opened in 2020 and is a single, modern facility; efficient to navigate.

Salt Lake City Climate

Semi-arid continental climate at 1,290m elevation. Winters (November–March) bring regular snow and inversions. Temperature inversions trap cold air and pollution in the Salt Lake Valley, producing dense fog that can close or delay flights for hours. Snow is frequent but usually manageable. Inversions are the real disruption risk.

Summers are hot and dry (32–38°C) with low humidity and good flying weather. Afternoon thunderstorms occur in July and August but are brief. Spring is windy. The Great Salt Lake creates localized weather effects including lake-effect snow on the north side of the Wasatch.

MSY–SLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Salt Lake City route.
Route details
Distance1,427 mi / 2,296 km
Flight time3h 48m to 4h 45m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights13 out / 13 return
1-stop connections76 hubs
Origin: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: SLC
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to SLC flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport take approximately 3h 48m to 4h 45m. The route covers 1,427 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 13 nonstop flights per week from MSY to SLC. The return direction has about 13 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AMA, APA, MAF, MEM, ADS, TUL, OMA, RIL, SHV, BUR, SUS, SAV, PWK, ICT, FAR, TRM, DSI, ASE, DSM, OCF, VNY, BZN, SRQ, ENW, PSP, YYZ, BCT, SNA, PIE, TMB, CLE, XNA, TEB, PBI, SJC, CUN, DCA, DAL, STL, DFW, DTW, DEN, PHL, ATL, AUS, MDW, PHX, LAS, MIA, HOU, FLL, IAH, TPA, MCI, MCO, SAT, ORD, BWI, RDU, LGA, CLT, LAX, BNA, LHR, EWR, SFO, IAD, SEA, MSP, JFK, SAN, PDX, BOS, CVG, PIT and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Salt Lake City is 2 hours behind New Orleans.
Yes, return flights from SLC 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 SLC

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MSY to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to SLC ranges from 3 hours 48 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,427 miles (2,296 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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