Newark (EWR) to New Orleans (MSY) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Newark Liberty International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, with about 17 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,167-mile flight takes about 3h 12m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,167 mi · 1,878 km
- Flight time
- 3h 12m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 85%
Airlines flying EWR to MSY
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 17 | Airbus A319, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-900ER | 130,020 | 3h 11m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 10,082 | 3h 22m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 4,013 | 3h 16m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
EWR to MSY flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:00am and the last at 4:25pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1309United Airlines | 7:00am | 9:11am | 6 | 97% |
| UA 2468United Airlines | 12:30pm | 2:43pm | 22 | 80% |
| UA 782United Airlines | 4:25pm | 6:36pm | 31 | 74% |
Is EWR to MSY on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 80% of 1,218 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (89%), those around 3pm the least (71%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (40%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,189 | 80% | 16 min | 2.2% |
| Spirit Airlines | 24 | 57% | 45 min | 4.2% |
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 | 52 | 96% | |
| 7am to 8am | 111 | 89% | |
| 8am to 9am | 38 | 89% | |
| 9am to 10am | 57 | 77% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 332 | 81% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 81 | 71% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 282 | 78% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 204 | 76% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 68 | 7,782 | |
| September 2025 | 74 | 9,389 | |
| October 2025 | 112 | 13,851 | |
| November 2025 | 112 | 12,748 | |
| December 2025 | 117 | 12,725 | |
| January 2026 | 104 | 10,738 | |
| February 2026 | 101 | 11,348 | |
| March 2026 | 122 | 13,490 | |
| April 2026 | 119 | 16,393 | |
| May 2026 | 110 | 13,982 | |
| June 2026 | 85 | 11,731 | |
| July 2026 | 77 | 10,733 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.