Rifle to New Orleans (RIL–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RIL Airport Page →
1,187 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 1 hub
YYZ Toronto ~7h 24m → ACSNUA Toronto (YYZ) to New Orleans flights
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Rifle to New Orleans
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,187 mi 2h 35m nonstop +1h ahead

RIL–MSY has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore RIL Routes MSY Routes RIL Live Flights MSY Live Flights MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Rifle flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RIL to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
YYZ ~7h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
RIL → MSY
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
Return
MSY → RIL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
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 Rifle

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric RIL→MSY EGE→MSY ASE→MSY
Distance from RIL – 44 mi 50 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights ~1 – –
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 4m 1h 26m
Eagle (EGE) to New Orleans flights · Aspen (ASE) to New Orleans flights · Denver (BJC) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIL 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 ahead of Rifle.
RIL: MDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rifle, it's 7:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,187 mi / 1,910 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m gate to gate.
Facts

RIL–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rifle to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance1,187 mi / 1,910 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIL
Full nameGarfield County Regional Airport
IATA / ICAORIL / KRIL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,548 ft / 1,691 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 RIL to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Garfield County Regional Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take about 2h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,187 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
New Orleans is 1 hour ahead of Rifle.
Yes, return flights from MSY to RIL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EGE, ASE and BJC. 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 RIL to MSY

Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RIL to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIL to MSY is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,187 miles (1,910 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Eagle (EGE), Aspen (ASE) and Denver (BJC).