Kansas City (MCI) to New Orleans (MSY) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Kansas City International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, with about 6 flights a week in July 2026. The 690-mile flight takes about 1h 49m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 690 mi · 1,110 km
- Flight time
- 1h 49m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 62%
Airlines flying MCI to MSY
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 6 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 36,871 | 1h 49m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MCI to MSY flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 2:50pm and the last at 3:50pm. 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 3387Southwest Airlines | 2:50pm | 4:45pm | 12 | 92% |
| WN 3388Southwest Airlines | 3:50pm | 5:45pm | 4 | n/a |
Is MCI to MSY on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 79% of 358 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 2pm were the most punctual (83%), those around 3pm the least (70%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (62%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 358 | 79% | 12 min | 0.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 17 | 88% | |
| 9am to 10am | 17 | 100% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 30 | 77% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 140 | 83% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 108 | 70% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 17 | 77% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 24 | 2,311 | |
| September 2025 | 21 | 2,380 | |
| October 2025 | 33 | 4,126 | |
| November 2025 | 31 | 2,943 | |
| December 2025 | 31 | 3,102 | |
| January 2026 | 31 | 2,977 | |
| February 2026 | 36 | 3,318 | |
| March 2026 | 35 | 2,944 | |
| April 2026 | 34 | 3,485 | |
| May 2026 | 36 | 3,544 | |
| June 2026 | 26 | 2,771 | |
| July 2026 | 27 | 2,970 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.