Norfolk to New Orleans (ORF–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Norfolk to New Orleans
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 939 mi 2h 32m nonstop 39 1-stop hubs

ORF–MSY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Breeze Airways leads the route. The flight covers 939 miles in approximately 2h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORF Routes MSY Routes ORF Live Flights MSY Live Flights ORF Delays MSY Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORF–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 2 E90 2h32 50% – –
Aircraft on this route
E90 Embraer 190 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORF to MSY direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORF to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
BCT ~4h 0m MEM ~4h 11m RDU ~4h 23m EYW ~4h 32m STL ~4h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,277
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
ORF → MSY
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
67%
Return
MSY → ORF
47%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
47%
Arriving
46%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORF delays → MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Norfolk

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric ORF→MSY RIC→MSY DCA→MSY
Distance from ORF – 75 mi 143 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 2 3 123
Flight time 2h 32m 2h 46m 1h 44m
Departure OTP 50% – –
Richmond (RIC) to New Orleans flights · Washington (DCA) to New Orleans flights · Dulles (IAD) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORF with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
New Orleans is 0 hours the same as Norfolk.
ORF: EDT · MSY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Norfolk, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
939 mi / 1,511 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 32m.
Facts

ORF–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Norfolk to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance939 mi / 1,511 km
Flight time2h 32m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: ORF
Full nameNorfolk International Airport
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORF to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 2h 32m. The route covers 939 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Breeze Airways.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from ORF to MSY. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BCT, MEM, RDU, EYW, STL, JAX, PIT, OPF, HOU, RSW, BDL, ASE, EGE, TPA, BNA, DCA, MCO, ATL, IAH, PHX, BWI, CLT, DEN, IAD, MDW, JFK, DTW, ORD, MIA, EWR, LGA, MSP, FLL, DFW, BOS, DAL, PHL, LAS and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MSY to ORF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RIC, DCA and IAD. 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 ORF to MSY

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORF to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORF to MSY ranges from 2 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 939 miles (1,511 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BCT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Richmond (RIC), Washington (DCA) and Dulles (IAD).