Dallas (DAL) to New Orleans (MSY) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Dallas Love Field to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, with about 38 flights a week in July 2026. The 437-mile flight takes about 1h 19m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 437 mi · 703 km
- Flight time
- 1h 19m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 63%
Airlines flying DAL to MSY
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 38 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 230,863 | 1h 19m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DAL to MSY flight schedule
9 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:55am and the last at 8:40pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 995Southwest Airlines | 7:55am | 9:20am | 16 | 81% |
| WN 1331Southwest Airlines | 9:40am | 11:10am | 28 | 71% |
| WN 1333Southwest Airlines | 11:25am | 12:55pm | 16 | 94% |
| WN 1521Southwest Airlines | 12:20pm | 1:50pm | 12 | 100% |
| WN 4498Southwest Airlines | 2:55pm | 4:20pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1334Southwest Airlines | 4:10pm | 5:40pm | 22 | 91% |
| WN 1226Southwest Airlines | 4:55pm | 6:25pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1335Southwest Airlines | 7:20pm | 8:45pm | 28 | 57% |
| WN 1336Southwest Airlines | 8:40pm | 10:05pm | 24 | 42% |
Is DAL to MSY on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 76% of 2,281 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (96%), those around 8pm the least (61%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (53%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2,281 | 76% | 14 min | 1.1% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 157 | 96% | |
| 7am to 8am | 251 | 92% | |
| 8am to 9am | 138 | 94% | |
| 9am to 10am | 103 | 86% | |
| 10am to 11am | 97 | 82% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 141 | 86% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 156 | 70% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 173 | 74% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 75 | 77% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 133 | 68% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 145 | 69% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 117 | 67% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 88 | 60% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 182 | 64% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 137 | 61% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 80 | 53% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 108 | 59% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 179 | 17,998 | |
| September 2025 | 179 | 19,819 | |
| October 2025 | 221 | 25,214 | |
| November 2025 | 199 | 20,568 | |
| December 2025 | 189 | 19,662 | |
| January 2026 | 177 | 14,721 | |
| February 2026 | 187 | 17,969 | |
| March 2026 | 207 | 19,772 | |
| April 2026 | 195 | 19,845 | |
| May 2026 | 198 | 20,813 | |
| June 2026 | 162 | 17,442 | |
| July 2026 | 168 | 17,040 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.