St Louis to New Orleans (STL–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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7S7
8:35 AM
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10:20 AM
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7S7
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WN397
WN Southwest
737
3:35 PM
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5:20 PM
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WN4501
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7M8
9:45 PM
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11:35 PM
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1h 50m
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WN3650
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7S7
7:40 AM
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7S7
7:45 AM
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WN1665
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73H
5:20 PM
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WN2782
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7S7
7:15 PM
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St Louis to New Orleans
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 605 mi 1h 45m nonstop 96 1-stop hubs

STL–MSY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 605 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 96 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop STL–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 15 737, 7M8, 7S7 1h45-1h50 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (15 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, STL to MSY direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for STL to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
96
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,135
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
New Orleans is 0 hours the same as St Louis.
STL: CDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in St Louis, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
605 mi / 974 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m to 1h 50m.
Facts

STL–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Louis to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance605 mi / 974 km
Flight time1h 45m to 1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 16 return
1-stop connections96 hubs
Origin: STL
Full nameSt. Louis Lambert International Airport
IATA / ICAOSTL / KSTL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr15.6M
Elevation618 ft / 188 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 STL to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from St. Louis Lambert International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 1h 45m to 1h 50m. The route covers 605 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from STL to MSY. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAY, BHM, GPT, MKE, MKC, PNS, LIT, APF, ECP, SDF, FTY, PWA, PWK, AGS, PDK, CLE, JAX, SRQ, PBI, BCT, NAS, CVG, MHH, ACY, MYR, BDL, PIT, RSW, APA, ILM, OKC, TEB, CHS, MLB, ASE, FOK, TMB, SUA, ABE, EGE, RIC, YUL, GRR, MBJ, SCF, ELP, SMF, SJC, VNY, SNA, APC, RNO, CUN, IAD, ATL, SAT, MIA, IAH, DAL, DFW, BWI, BNA, PHX, HOU, CLT, TPA, FLL, LAX, HND, AUS, MDW, LAS, EWR, DEN, ORD, MCI, YYZ, JFK, MSP, MCO, PHL, LGA, DCA, BOS, LHR, DTW, SEA, RDU, SLC, SFO, SAV, AFW, JWN, SAN, PDX and CXO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MSY to STL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 STL to MSY

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

STL to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from STL to MSY ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 605 miles (974 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

96 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DAY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.