New Orleans (MSY) to Dallas (DAL) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Dallas Love Field, with about 38 flights a week in July 2026. The 437-mile flight takes about 1h 27m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 437 mi · 703 km
- Flight time
- 1h 27m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 65%
Airlines flying MSY to DAL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 38 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 235,082 | 1h 27m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MSY to DAL flight schedule
16 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:10am and the last at 8:55pm. 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 1313Southwest Airlines | 5:10am | 6:40am | 12 | 100% |
| WN 539Southwest Airlines | 5:50am | 7:15am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1314Southwest Airlines | 7:30am | 9:00am | 12 | 100% |
| WN 4053Southwest Airlines | 7:50am | 9:20am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 865Southwest Airlines | 9:15am | 10:40am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1290Southwest Airlines | 9:50am | 11:15am | 12 | 83% |
| WN 852Southwest Airlines | 11:40am | 1:05pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 1501Southwest Airlines | 11:55am | 1:20pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 734Southwest Airlines | 12:20pm | 1:45pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3175Southwest Airlines | 2:05pm | 3:35pm | 16 | 94% |
| WN 2109Southwest Airlines | 3:10pm | 4:40pm | 12 | 42% |
| WN 4976Southwest Airlines | 4:35pm | 6:10pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 389Southwest Airlines | 5:50pm | 7:20pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4273Southwest Airlines | 6:20pm | 7:50pm | 24 | 87% |
| WN 2924Southwest Airlines | 7:55pm | 9:25pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4274Southwest Airlines | 8:55pm | 10:25pm | 24 | 71% |
Is MSY to DAL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 77% of 2,279 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (93%), those around 9pm the least (52%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (53%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2,279 | 77% | 14 min | 1.1% |
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 | 246 | 93% | |
| 6am to 7am | 149 | 93% | |
| 7am to 8am | 154 | 90% | |
| 8am to 9am | 108 | 94% | |
| 9am to 10am | 120 | 87% | |
| 10am to 11am | 107 | 80% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 200 | 87% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 71 | 78% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 94 | 86% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 180 | 66% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 144 | 65% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 106 | 68% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 86 | 70% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 139 | 64% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 128 | 58% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 111 | 56% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 116 | 52% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 179 | 17,886 | |
| September 2025 | 181 | 20,192 | |
| October 2025 | 221 | 23,996 | |
| November 2025 | 197 | 21,543 | |
| December 2025 | 190 | 19,445 | |
| January 2026 | 179 | 16,736 | |
| February 2026 | 187 | 19,127 | |
| March 2026 | 209 | 20,857 | |
| April 2026 | 193 | 18,630 | |
| May 2026 | 196 | 21,886 | |
| June 2026 | 162 | 17,710 | |
| July 2026 | 167 | 17,074 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.