New Orleans (MSY) to Newark (EWR) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, with about 17 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,167-mile flight takes about 2h 52m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,167 mi · 1,878 km
- Flight time
- 2h 52m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 82%
Airlines flying MSY to EWR
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 17 | Airbus A319, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 131,804 | 2h 52m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 9,723 | 2h 50m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 3,754 | 2h 47m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MSY to EWR flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 7:45pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1437United Airlines | 6:00am | 10:04am | 10 | 96% |
| UA 2172United Airlines | 9:00am | 12:59pm | 29 | 93% |
| UA 2235United Airlines | 7:45pm | 11:44pm | 19 | 80% |
Is MSY to EWR on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 86% of 1,218 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (97%), those around 12pm the least (75%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (40%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,188 | 87% | 12 min | 2.4% |
| Spirit Airlines | 25 | 56% | 44 min | 0% |
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 | 275 | 95% | |
| 9am to 10am | 123 | 97% | |
| 10am to 11am | 167 | 92% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 70 | 79% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 178 | 75% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 28 | 82% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 317 | 83% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 43 | 72% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 68 | 8,166 | |
| September 2025 | 73 | 8,875 | |
| October 2025 | 113 | 13,642 | |
| November 2025 | 109 | 13,192 | |
| December 2025 | 118 | 13,116 | |
| January 2026 | 103 | 9,601 | |
| February 2026 | 98 | 10,543 | |
| March 2026 | 121 | 13,407 | |
| April 2026 | 119 | 16,705 | |
| May 2026 | 110 | 16,652 | |
| June 2026 | 85 | 11,664 | |
| July 2026 | 76 | 10,379 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.