Raleigh/Durham to New Orleans (RDU–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
RDU–MSY is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Breeze Airways, Frontier and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 779 miles in approximately 2h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX Breeze Airways | 8 | 223 | 2h14-2h28 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New Orleans from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→MSY | GSO→MSY | ILM→MSY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 66 mi | 122 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 28m | 1h 54m | 1h 48m |
| Departure OTP | 0% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · MSY: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.
RDU–MSY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to MSY
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways, Frontier, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
RDU to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to MSY is about 2 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 779 miles (1,254 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO) and Wilmington (ILM).