New Orleans (MSY) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) flights
American Airlines, Envoy Air, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, with about 58 flights a week in July 2026. The 448-mile flight takes about 1h 46m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 448 mi · 721 km
- Flight time
- 1h 46m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 76%
Airlines flying MSY to DFW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 42 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 293,227 | 1h 47m |
| Envoy Air | 9 | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 14,427 | 1h 44m |
| Frontier Airlines | 6 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 7,649 | 1h 50m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo | 21,415 | 1h 40m |
| PSA AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 943 | 1h 51m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MSY to DFW flight schedule
14 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 6 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:41am and the last at 7:30pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 468American Airlines | 5:41am | 7:30am | 30 | 89% |
| AA 1470American Airlines | 8:01am | 9:50am | 28 | 77% |
| AA 1390American Airlines | 9:30am | 11:15am | 4 | 78% |
| AA 2157American Airlines | 9:31am | 11:15am | 27 | 78% |
| AA 1684American Airlines | 11:16am | 12:59pm | 17 | 88% |
| AA 3787American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 11:16am | 1:02pm | 7 | n/a |
| AA 2885American Airlines | 12:22pm | 2:10pm | 4 | 64% |
| AA 2212American Airlines | 12:29pm | 2:13pm | 18 | 89% |
| F9 4993Frontier Airlines | 2:14pm | 4:07pm | 27 | 68% |
| AA 3721American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 2:43pm | 4:30pm | 4 | 65% |
| AA 4008American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 2:49pm | 4:35pm | 27 | 66% |
| AA 1811American Airlines | 6:01pm | 7:54pm | 27 | 52% |
| AA 2194American Airlines | 6:01pm | 7:55pm | 4 | 39% |
| AA 2291American Airlines | 7:30pm | 9:20pm | 8 | 59% |
Is MSY to DFW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 74% of 2,816 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (87%), those around 7pm the least (54%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (50%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2,572 | 74% | 27 min | 2.8% |
| Spirit Airlines | 155 | 74% | 23 min | 5.2% |
| Frontier Airlines | 89 | 68% | 29 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 | 302 | 87% | |
| 6am to 7am | 63 | 81% | |
| 7am to 8am | 269 | 83% | |
| 9am to 10am | 349 | 79% | |
| 10am to 11am | 247 | 82% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 247 | 78% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 159 | 73% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 246 | 67% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 169 | 75% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 107 | 74% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 109 | 56% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 225 | 57% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 174 | 54% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 232 | 25,539 | |
| September 2025 | 230 | 27,423 | |
| October 2025 | 254 | 33,476 | |
| November 2025 | 221 | 28,716 | |
| December 2025 | 202 | 25,599 | |
| January 2026 | 183 | 22,830 | |
| February 2026 | 209 | 28,419 | |
| March 2026 | 244 | 30,863 | |
| April 2026 | 251 | 28,919 | |
| May 2026 | 239 | 29,996 | |
| June 2026 | 213 | 26,555 | |
| July 2026 | 256 | 29,586 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.