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

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MX Mexicana
E90
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MX Mexicana
E90
8:10 AM
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 4h 10m WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to New Orleans flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 16m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans flights
MCO Orlando 4h 30m F9MXWN → EJAF9MX Orlando (MCO) to New Orleans flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 38m AA → AABACYO Charlotte (CLT) to New Orleans flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 43m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to New Orleans flights
IAD Dulles 5h 6m ACAVCM → ACAZCM Dulles (IAD) to New Orleans flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 6m AAAS → AAF9 Philadelphia (PHL) to New Orleans flights
MDW Chicago 5h 15m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to New Orleans flights
IAH Houston 5h 19m NZUA → ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to New Orleans flights
TPA Tampa 5h 20m MX → MXNKWN Tampa (TPA) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Norfolk to New Orleans
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 939 mi 2h 32m nonstop -1h behind

ORF–MSY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 939 miles in approximately 2h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore ORF Routes MSY Routes ORF Live Flights MSY Live Flights ORF Delays MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Norfolk flights
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 Mexicana 2 E90 2h32 84% – –
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
43
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
GSP ~4h 10m BNA ~4h 10m ATL ~4h 16m RDU ~4h 25m GPT ~4h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,396
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
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
72%
Return
MSY → ORF
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
76%
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 5 4
Weekly flights 2 2 38
Flight time 2h 32m 2h 31m 2h 30m
Departure OTP 84% – –
Richmond (RIC) to New Orleans flights · Washington (DCA) to New Orleans flights · Charlottesville (CHO) 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
-1h
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Norfolk.
ORF: EDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Norfolk, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
939 mi / 1,511 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 32m gate to gate.
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 difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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/Chicago
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 about 2h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 939 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ORF to MSY: Mexicana.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Orlando.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Norfolk.
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 CHO. 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 Mexicana. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORF to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORF to MSY is about 2 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Richmond (RIC), Washington (DCA) and Charlottesville (CHO).