New Orleans (MSY) to Atlanta (ATL) flights
Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, with about 69 flights a week in July 2026. The 425-mile flight takes about 1h 28m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 425 mi · 684 km
- Flight time
- 1h 28m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 79%
Airlines flying MSY to ATL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 58 | Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 757-200, Airbus A321 | 486,088 | 1h 27m |
| Frontier Airlines | 6 | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 37,998 | 1h 48m |
| Southwest Airlines | 5 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 40,567 | 1h 22m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 19,348 | 1h 27m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MSY to ATL flight schedule
13 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 9 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:12am and the last at 7:16pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 1547Delta Air Lines | 5:12am | 7:43am | 31 | 91% |
| DL 1534Delta Air Lines | 6:14am | 8:51am | 31 | 92% |
| DL 2522Delta Air Lines | 7:26am | 9:58am | 31 | 90% |
| DL 3128Delta Air Lines | 9:05am | 11:35am | 25 | 93% |
| DL 1424Delta Air Lines | 11:04am | 1:33pm | 31 | 92% |
| DL 2542Delta Air Lines | 12:47pm | 3:20pm | 31 | 86% |
| WN 2749Southwest Airlines | 1:00pm | 3:30pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3817Southwest Airlines | 2:30pm | 4:55pm | 12 | 33% |
| DL 3157Delta Air Lines | 3:30pm | 6:14pm | 31 | 76% |
| F9 2052Frontier Airlines | 5:09pm | 8:05pm | 5 | 61% |
| DL 3146Delta Air Lines | 5:16pm | 7:59pm | 29 | 80% |
| F9 2972Frontier Airlines | 7:11pm | 10:04pm | 26 | 43% |
| DL 3132Delta Air Lines | 7:16pm | 10:00pm | 17 | 77% |
Is MSY to ATL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 82% of 4,004 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (94%), those around 5pm the least (69%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (37%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 3,278 | 87% | 10 min | 1.5% |
| Southwest Airlines | 340 | 67% | 18 min | 0.3% |
| Frontier Airlines | 276 | 55% | 36 min | 2.5% |
| Spirit Airlines | 108 | 65% | 26 min | 1.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 309 | 92% | |
| 6am to 7am | 370 | 90% | |
| 7am to 8am | 358 | 90% | |
| 9am to 10am | 302 | 94% | |
| 10am to 11am | 289 | 92% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 246 | 86% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 220 | 85% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 228 | 86% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 214 | 70% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 466 | 74% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 141 | 69% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 512 | 69% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 100 | 75% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 226 | 77% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 326 | 46,460 | |
| September 2025 | 304 | 44,934 | |
| October 2025 | 395 | 60,253 | |
| November 2025 | 363 | 52,925 | |
| December 2025 | 344 | 48,289 | |
| January 2026 | 298 | 40,413 | |
| February 2026 | 313 | 46,104 | |
| March 2026 | 338 | 49,890 | |
| April 2026 | 335 | 49,167 | |
| May 2026 | 344 | 54,129 | |
| June 2026 | 304 | 46,266 | |
| July 2026 | 305 | 45,484 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.