How long does the flight from New Orleans to New York take?

Flight time from New Orleans (MSY) to New York (JFK) 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. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from New Orleans to New York?

Airline availability for MSY to JFK changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from New Orleans to New York?

Direct (nonstop) availability on MSY to JFK 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. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to New York?

Prices on MSY to JFK shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

New Orleans to New York flights

Direct and connecting flights from New Orleans (MSY) to New York (JFK). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 1,902 km (1,182 mi)
Flight time: ~2h 34m
Airlines: 2
Aircraft types: 3

Airlines flying MSY → JFK

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
JetBlue Airways	2	2
Delta Air Lines	1	1

Aircraft on this route

Airbus A319 — 1 operator
Airbus A220 — 1 operator
Airbus A320 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

City: New Orleans
Country: US
IATA / ICAO: MSY / KMSY

Arrival: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

City: New York
Country: US
IATA / ICAO: JFK / KJFK

Operating airlines

JetBlue Airways (B6)
Delta Air Lines (DL)

Distance: 1902 km. Duration: 181 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly MSY to JFK?

2 airlines operate the MSY to JFK route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the MSY-JFK route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on MSY to JFK include: Airbus A319, Airbus A220, Airbus A320.

How long is the New Orleans to New York flight?

The estimated flight time from New Orleans (MSY) to New York (JFK) is approximately 2h 34m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from New Orleans to New York?

The great-circle distance from New Orleans (MSY) to New York (JFK) is approximately 1,902 km (1,182 miles).

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