Van Nuys to New Orleans (VNY–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,672 mi airlines charter/private
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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 3 hubs
MDW Chicago 8h 3m EJALXJSGX → WN Chicago (MDW) to New Orleans flights
DAL Dallas 13h 7m UD → WN Dallas (DAL) to New Orleans flights
BWI Baltimore ~8h 37m JD → WN Baltimore (BWI) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Van Nuys to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,672 mi 3h 15m nonstop +2h ahead

VNY–MSY had nonstop service, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,672 miles in 3h 15m.

Also explore VNY Routes MSY Routes VNY Live Flights MSY Live Flights MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Van Nuys flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop VNY–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for VNY to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
MDW ~8h 3m BWI ~8h 37m DAL ~13h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
39
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
VNY → MSY
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
57%
Return
MSY → VNY
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
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 Van Nuys

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric VNY→MSY LAX→MSY LGB→MSY
Distance from VNY – 19 mi 33 mi
Nonstop airlines – 8 2
Weekly flights – 66 1
Flight time 3h 15m 3h 29m 3h 27m
Los Angeles (LAX) to New Orleans flights · Long Beach (LGB) to New Orleans flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of VNY 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 Van Nuys.
VNY: PDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Van Nuys, it's 8:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,672 mi / 2,691 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m gate to gate.
Facts

VNY–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Van Nuys to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance1,672 mi / 2,691 km
Flight time3h 15m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: VNY
Full nameVan Nuys Airport
IATA / ICAOVNY / KVNY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation802 ft / 244 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 VNY to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Van Nuys Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take about 3h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,672 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from VNY to MSY. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 15m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway and Dallas Love Field.
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
Yes, return flights from MSY to VNY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, LGB and SNA. 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 VNY to MSY

Van Nuys Airport (VNY) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

VNY to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VNY to MSY is about 3 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,672 miles (2,691 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Long Beach (LGB) and Santa Ana (SNA).