Denver (DEN) to New Orleans (MSY) flights
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Denver International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, with about 37 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,062-mile flight takes about 2h 33m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,062 mi · 1,709 km
- Flight time
- 2h 33m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 76%
Airlines flying DEN to MSY
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 20 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 131,630 | 2h 29m |
| United Airlines | 14 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A319 | 125,346 | 2h 36m |
| Frontier Airlines | 4 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 29,911 | 2h 35m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DEN to MSY flight schedule
7 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 11:00am and the last at 6:00pm. 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 4629Southwest Airlines | 11:00am | 2:30pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 443Southwest Airlines | 11:05am | 2:35pm | 28 | 52% |
| UA 2273United Airlines | 11:15am | 2:57pm | 31 | 90% |
| WN 1580Southwest Airlines | 3:35pm | 7:05pm | 16 | 31% |
| F9 2360Frontier Airlines | 5:15pm | 9:03pm | 12 | 81% |
| UA 1541United Airlines | 5:45pm | 9:31pm | 31 | 75% |
| WN 3351Southwest Airlines | 6:00pm | 9:45pm | 16 | 53% |
Is DEN to MSY on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 77% of 2,279 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (93%), those around 6pm the least (71%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (54%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,060 | 69% | 17 min | 0.7% |
| United Airlines | 1,009 | 85% | 10 min | 0.2% |
| Frontier Airlines | 210 | 81% | 14 min | 2.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 150 | 93% | |
| 8am to 9am | 130 | 93% | |
| 9am to 10am | 379 | 89% | |
| 10am to 11am | 130 | 82% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 111 | 77% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 324 | 84% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 90 | 60% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 93 | 60% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 391 | 75% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 215 | 71% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 79 | 51% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 94 | 51% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 150 | 18,630 | |
| September 2025 | 156 | 20,224 | |
| October 2025 | 225 | 30,363 | |
| November 2025 | 197 | 23,513 | |
| December 2025 | 190 | 24,680 | |
| January 2026 | 173 | 22,667 | |
| February 2026 | 206 | 26,887 | |
| March 2026 | 227 | 29,727 | |
| April 2026 | 214 | 25,805 | |
| May 2026 | 205 | 23,537 | |
| June 2026 | 161 | 20,993 | |
| July 2026 | 165 | 19,861 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.