San Juan to New Orleans (SJU–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SJU Airport Page →
1,719 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 23 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
No nonstop service between SJU and MSY. Nearest airports to SJU with scheduled service: Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport (SIG, 6 mi) · José Aponte de la Torre Airport (NRR, 27 mi) · Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport (VQS, 39 mi)
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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: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MIA Miami 5h 41m 2IAAAT → AAG3IB Miami (MIA) to New Orleans flights
MCO Orlando 5h 45m ADB6EI → B6F9MX Orlando (MCO) to New Orleans flights
TPA Tampa 5h 49m B6F9WN → MXWN Tampa (TPA) to New Orleans flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 4m AFAMCV → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 20m ADB6F9 → ADB6EJA Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New Orleans flights
IAH Houston 7h 13m ACLHNZ → ACCMNZ Houston (IAH) to New Orleans flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 41m AAAS → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New Orleans flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 48m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to New Orleans flights
BWI Baltimore 7h 55m F9WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to New Orleans flights
PHL Philadelphia 8h 7m AAB6BA → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Juan to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,719 mi 3h 45m nonstop -1h behind

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps SJU Routes MSY Routes SJU Live Flights MSY Live Flights SJU Delays MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to San Juan flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJU to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
MIA ~5h 41m MCO ~5h 45m TPA ~5h 49m ATL ~6h 4m FLL ~6h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,116
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
SJU → MSY
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
50%
Return
MSY → SJU
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. SJU delays → MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from San Juan

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric SJU→MSY STT→MSY EIS→MSY
Distance from SJU – 68 mi 96 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 3h 45m 3h 37m 3h 7m
Departure OTP 0% – –
Charlotte Amalie (STT) to New Orleans flights · Beef Island (EIS) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJU 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 San Juan.
SJU: AST · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Juan, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,719 mi / 2,767 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m gate to gate.
Facts

SJU–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Juan to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance1,719 mi / 2,767 km
Flight time3h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJU
Full nameLuis Munoz Marin International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJU / TJSJ
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation9 ft / 3 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 SJU to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take about 3h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,719 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Orlando and Tampa.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MSY and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind San Juan.
Nearby alternatives include STT and EIS. 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 SJU to MSY

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SJU to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJU to MSY is about 3 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,719 miles (2,767 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Orlando and Tampa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlotte Amalie (STT) and Beef Island (EIS).