Miami to New Orleans (OPF–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

OPF Airport Page →
671 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation, Executive Jet Management.
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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: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
DAL Dallas 6h 45m XE → WN Dallas (DAL) to New Orleans flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~5h 22m SY → SY Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Miami to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
671 mi 1h 29m nonstop -1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between OPF and MSY, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps OPF Routes MSY Routes OPF Live Flights MSY Live Flights MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Miami flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OPF to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
CVG ~5h 22m DAL ~6h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
83
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
OPF → MSY
28%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
28%
Return
MSY → OPF
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Miami

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric OPF→MSY MIA→MSY FLL→MSY
Distance from OPF – 8 mi 14 mi
Nonstop airlines – 14 9
Weekly flights – 90 40
Flight time 1h 29m 1h 55m 1h 34m
Miami (MIA) to New Orleans flights · Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New Orleans flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of OPF with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Miami.
OPF: EDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
671 mi / 1,080 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 29m gate to gate.
Facts

OPF–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Miami to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance671 mi / 1,080 km
Flight time1h 29m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OPF
Full nameMiami-Opa Locka Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOOPF / KOPF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OPF to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take about 1h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 671 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MSY and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Miami.
Yes, return flights from MSY to OPF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MIA, FLL and PBI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 OPF to MSY

Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

OPF to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OPF to MSY is about 1 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 671 miles (1,080 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (MIA), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).