New Orleans to St Louis (MSY–STL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN3650
WN Southwest
7S7
7:40 AM
CDT
9:30 AM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN290
WN Southwest
7S7
7:45 AM
CDT
9:35 AM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1665
WN Southwest
73H
5:20 PM
CDT
7:20 PM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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WN2782
WN Southwest
7S7
7:15 PM
CDT
9:10 PM
CDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN4500
WN Southwest
7S7
8:35 AM
CDT T2
10:20 AM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1861
WN Southwest
7S7
9:00 AM
CDT T2
10:45 AM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN397
WN Southwest
737
3:35 PM
CDT T2
5:20 PM
CDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN4501
WN Southwest
7M8
9:45 PM
CDT T2
11:35 PM
CDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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New Orleans to St Louis
1 carrier, 16 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 605 mi 1h 50m nonstop 96 1-stop hubs

MSY–STL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 605 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 96 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSY–STL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 15 73H, 7S7 1h50-2h 100%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (15 flights/wk, 100%)
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 STL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to STL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
96
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,253
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.

Other ways to reach St Louis from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.
Metric MSY→STL PNS→STL
Distance from MSY 187 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 16 2
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MSY with service to St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
St Louis is 0 hours the same as New Orleans.
MSY: CDT · STL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 6:00 PM in St Louis.
Distance & Flight Time
605 mi / 974 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m to 2h 16m.

MSY–STL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to St Louis route.
Route details
Distance605 mi / 974 km
Flight time1h 50m to 2h 16m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights16 out / 15 return
1-stop connections96 hubs
Origin: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: STL
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to STL flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to St. Louis Lambert International Airport take approximately 1h 50m to 2h 16m. The route covers 605 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from MSY to STL. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, CGF, ECP, TUL, PWA, CVG, ILM, BUF, OMA, PWK, ORF, PIE, EGE, MAF, SAV, BKL, DSM, ABQ, PBI, OPF, SUA, CEU, MYR, NAS, BCT, CLE, TEB, ICT, CHO, ORL, SRQ, FMY, HPN, APF, ASE, JAC, HYA, JFK, RIL, AFW, SCF, BED, PLS, FOK, BZN, PSP, BUR, SNA, YUL, MEM, VNY, CHS, SJC, RSW, BNA, PIT, ORD, IAD, HOU, RDU, IAH, MDW, DFW, DAL, MIA, CLT, LAX, TPA, ATL, SAT, MCO, EWR, MCI, DEN, AUS, PHX, BOS, BWI, DTW, PHL, SEA, LAS, LGA, FLL, LHR, MSP, DCA, SLC, YYZ, SFO, JAX, SAN, CUN, OKC, PDX and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from STL to MSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PNS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 STL

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSY to STL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to STL ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes to 2 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 605 miles (974 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

96 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pensacola (PNS).