New Orleans (MSY) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) flights
JetBlue, Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, with about 21 flights a week in July 2026. The 673-mile flight takes about 1h 51m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 673 mi · 1,083 km
- Flight time
- 1h 51m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 75%
Airlines flying MSY to FLL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 13 | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A220-300 | 56,360 | 1h 54m |
| Southwest Airlines | 8 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 48,998 | 1h 48m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo | 74,251 | 1h 51m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MSY to FLL flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:15am and the last at 3:52pm. 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 2930Southwest Airlines | 7:15am | 10:15am | 4 | n/a |
| B6 1822JetBlue | 7:44am | 10:41am | 31 | 84% |
| WN 4014Southwest Airlines | 12:35pm | 3:35pm | 12 | 92% |
| B6 2722JetBlue | 3:52pm | 6:50pm | 31 | 49% |
Is MSY to FLL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 73% of 1,406 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (86%), those around 4pm the least (36%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (45%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 549 | 69% | 27 min | 2.2% |
| Spirit Airlines | 492 | 78% | 15 min | 4.1% |
| Southwest Airlines | 365 | 74% | 13 min | 0.3% |
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 | 212 | 86% | |
| 7am to 8am | 314 | 85% | |
| 9am to 10am | 88 | 86% | |
| 10am to 11am | 55 | 83% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 34 | 85% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 70 | 64% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 101 | 65% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 145 | 66% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 109 | 36% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 31 | 33% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 132 | 57% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 39 | 82% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 89 | 10,063 | |
| September 2025 | 95 | 11,336 | |
| October 2025 | 108 | 15,123 | |
| November 2025 | 127 | 16,499 | |
| December 2025 | 139 | 19,302 | |
| January 2026 | 124 | 15,425 | |
| February 2026 | 133 | 17,780 | |
| March 2026 | 137 | 18,374 | |
| April 2026 | 140 | 16,705 | |
| May 2026 | 97 | 12,993 | |
| June 2026 | 97 | 13,588 | |
| July 2026 | 93 | 12,538 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.