New Orleans (MSY) to Denver (DEN) flights
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Denver International Airport, with about 37 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,062-mile flight takes about 2h 53m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,062 mi · 1,709 km
- Flight time
- 2h 53m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 76%
Airlines flying MSY to DEN
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 20 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 131,046 | 2h 50m |
| United Airlines | 14 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A319 | 125,655 | 2h 56m |
| Frontier Airlines | 4 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 29,628 | 2h 59m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MSY to DEN flight schedule
7 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:35am and the last at 9:48pm. 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 2927Southwest Airlines | 6:35am | 8:15am | 24 | 92% |
| UA 1376United Airlines | 8:20am | 10:18am | 31 | 85% |
| WN 1089Southwest Airlines | 9:35am | 11:20am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2929Southwest Airlines | 10:00am | 11:45am | 24 | 67% |
| UA 2325United Airlines | 4:25pm | 6:20pm | 31 | 74% |
| WN 455Southwest Airlines | 5:50pm | 7:40pm | 12 | 33% |
| F9 4561Frontier Airlines | 9:48pm | 11:53pm | 12 | 74% |
Is MSY to DEN on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 80% of 2,279 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (93%), those around 5pm the least (57%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (36%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,061 | 73% | 16 min | 0.2% |
| United Airlines | 1,008 | 87% | 9 min | 0.1% |
| Frontier Airlines | 210 | 75% | 24 min | 2.4% |
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 | 295 | 93% | |
| 6am to 7am | 52 | 90% | |
| 7am to 8am | 101 | 95% | |
| 8am to 9am | 313 | 89% | |
| 10am to 11am | 267 | 85% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 55 | 47% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 299 | 86% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 122 | 71% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 92 | 67% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 180 | 57% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 287 | 70% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 93 | 63% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 60 | 76% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 146 | 17,853 | |
| September 2025 | 155 | 19,896 | |
| October 2025 | 223 | 28,928 | |
| November 2025 | 199 | 25,453 | |
| December 2025 | 188 | 25,655 | |
| January 2026 | 173 | 21,724 | |
| February 2026 | 207 | 26,414 | |
| March 2026 | 229 | 28,762 | |
| April 2026 | 214 | 24,709 | |
| May 2026 | 205 | 26,892 | |
| June 2026 | 162 | 21,390 | |
| July 2026 | 166 | 18,668 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.