San Jose to New Orleans (SJC–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SJC Airport Page →
1,881 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 24 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 5h 43m AAASBA → AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to New Orleans flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 50m EJAF9LXJ → MXWN Las Vegas (LAS) to New Orleans flights
AUS Austin 5h 54m WN → AMDLWN Austin (AUS) to New Orleans flights
DEN Denver 5h 56m ACCMUA → ACF9UA Denver (DEN) to New Orleans flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 57m AFAMCI → AMDLMX Los Angeles (LAX) to New Orleans flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 59m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New Orleans flights
DAL Dallas 6h WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to New Orleans flights
SAN San Diego 6h 5m ASEJAWN → WN San Diego (SAN) to New Orleans flights
IAH Houston 6h 17m UA → ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to New Orleans flights
HOU Houston 6h 35m UDVJTWN → WN Houston (HOU) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Jose to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,881 mi 2h 53m nonstop +2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SJC and MSY, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore SJC Routes MSY Routes SJC Live Flights MSY Live Flights SJC Delays MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to San Jose flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
PHX ~5h 43m LAS ~5h 50m AUS ~5h 54m DEN ~5h 56m LAX ~5h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,081
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
SJC → MSY
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
72%
Return
MSY → SJC
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays → MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric SJC→MSY OAK→MSY SFO→MSY
Distance from SJC – 29 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 8
Weekly flights – 1 22
Flight time 2h 53m 3h 33m 3h 34m
Departure OTP 72% – –
Oakland (OAK) to New Orleans flights · San Francisco (SFO) to New Orleans flights · Sacramento (SMF) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
SJC: PDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 8:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,881 mi / 3,027 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 53m gate to gate.
Facts

SJC–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance1,881 mi / 3,027 km
Flight time2h 53m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 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 SJC to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take about 2h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 1,881 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Austin Bergstrom.
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.
Yes, return flights from MSY to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and SMF. 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 SJC to MSY

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SJC to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to MSY is about 2 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,881 miles (3,027 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Harry Reid and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and Sacramento (SMF).