Orlando to New Orleans flights
Direct and connecting flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Orlando to New Orleans take?
Flight time from Orlando (MCO) to New Orleans (MSY) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Orlando to New Orleans?
Airline availability for MCO to MSY changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Orlando to New Orleans?
Direct (nonstop) availability on MCO to MSY varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Southwest Airlines5-yr attributed events: 40Last 90 days: none recorded
- Frontier Airlines5-yr attributed events: 7Last 90 days: none recorded
- MXY5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- JetBlue Airways5-yr attributed events: 13Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Frontier Airlines | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| MXY | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| JetBlue Airways | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning MCO → MSY
MCO to MSY is a short-haul route of 886 km (551 mi). See the return MSY → MCO route.
Alternative airports near Orlando: Orlando (ORL) — 13 km, Kissimmee (ISM) — 20 km, Sanford (SFB) — 39 km.
Alternative airports near New Orleans: New Orleans (NEW) — 23 km, New Orleans (NBG) — 29 km, Baton Rouge (BTR) — 104 km.