Pittsburgh to New Orleans (PIT–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Pittsburgh to New Orleans
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 919 mi 2h 46m nonstop 56 1-stop hubs

PIT–MSY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Breeze Airways and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 919 miles in approximately 2h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 56 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PIT–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 2 223 2h46 50% – –
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 – – 50% – –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX + SY (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, PIT 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 PIT to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
PNS ~3h 43m MEM ~3h 58m MKC ~4h 3m CVG ~4h 25m PBI ~4h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,895
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
PIT → MSY
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
67%
Return
MSY → PIT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PIT delays → MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Pittsburgh

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric PIT→MSY CLE→MSY
Distance from PIT – 106 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 2 –
Flight time 2h 46m 2h 42m
Departure OTP 50% –
Cleveland (CLE) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of PIT 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 Pittsburgh.
PIT: EDT · MSY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Pittsburgh, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
919 mi / 1,479 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 46m.
Facts

PIT–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pittsburgh to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance919 mi / 1,479 km
Flight time2h 46m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections56 hubs
Origin: PIT
Full namePittsburgh International Airport
IATA / ICAOPIT / KPIT
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.7M
Elevation1,203 ft / 367 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 PIT to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 2h 46m. The route covers 919 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Breeze Airways and Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from PIT to MSY. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PNS, MEM, MKC, CVG, PBI, GSP, BCT, JAX, RIC, PVD, CHS, PGD, ASE, CLE, BDL, EGE, SCF, SAV, CUN, MSP, BWI, AUS, RDU, RSW, ATL, DTW, DCA, BNA, STL, MIA, CLT, JFK, MDW, IAD, EWR, ORD, MCO, FLL, TPA, DFW, PHX, IAH, PHL, LGA, LAS, DEN, HOU, DAL, BOS, EYW, LHR, SEA, SFO, SLC, YYZ and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MSY to PIT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE. 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 PIT to MSY

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

PIT to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PIT to MSY ranges from 2 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 919 miles (1,479 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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