Orlando (MCO) to New Orleans (MSY) flights
Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Breeze Airways fly nonstop from Orlando International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, with about 54 flights a week in July 2026. The 551-mile flight takes about 1h 50m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 551 mi · 887 km
- Flight time
- 1h 50m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 72%
Airlines flying MCO to MSY
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 38 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 184,843 | 1h 49m |
| Frontier Airlines | 10 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 31,742 | 1h 55m |
| Breeze Airways | 6 | Airbus A220-300, Embraer E190 | 19,952 | 1h 57m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321 | 58,025 | 1h 48m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MCO to MSY flight schedule
6 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:15am and the last at 8:50pm. 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 2618Southwest Airlines | 7:15am | 8:05am | 24 | 96% |
| F9 3553Frontier Airlines | 10:57am | 11:51am | 14 | 82% |
| WN 4615Southwest Airlines | 2:45pm | 3:35pm | 28 | 74% |
| F9 1431Frontier Airlines | 4:34pm | 5:32pm | 27 | 79% |
| WN 712Southwest Airlines | 5:30pm | 6:20pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3173Southwest Airlines | 8:50pm | 9:40pm | 24 | 63% |
Is MCO to MSY on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 74% of 2,254 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (93%), those around 6pm the least (59%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (46%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,625 | 74% | 17 min | 0.5% |
| Spirit Airlines | 395 | 72% | 20 min | 3.5% |
| Frontier Airlines | 234 | 80% | 16 min | 1.7% |
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 | 187 | 92% | |
| 7am to 8am | 148 | 93% | |
| 8am to 9am | 79 | 94% | |
| 9am to 10am | 195 | 87% | |
| 10am to 11am | 137 | 82% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 75 | 85% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 55 | 73% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 92 | 67% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 169 | 71% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 173 | 76% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 113 | 60% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 120 | 73% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 217 | 59% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 114 | 64% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 102 | 54% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 180 | 64% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 79 | 71% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 165 | 19,548 | |
| September 2025 | 150 | 19,108 | |
| October 2025 | 224 | 30,026 | |
| November 2025 | 205 | 24,146 | |
| December 2025 | 192 | 22,753 | |
| January 2026 | 202 | 24,020 | |
| February 2026 | 224 | 27,666 | |
| March 2026 | 198 | 22,551 | |
| April 2026 | 218 | 25,310 | |
| May 2026 | 202 | 24,245 | |
| June 2026 | 214 | 27,639 | |
| July 2026 | 239 | 27,847 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.