New Orleans (MSY) to Kansas City (MCI) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Kansas City International Airport, with about 6 flights a week in July 2026. The 690-mile flight takes about 1h 56m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 690 mi · 1,110 km
- Flight time
- 1h 56m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 66%
Airlines flying MSY to MCI
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 6 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 38,605 | 1h 56m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MSY to MCI flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 10:35am and the last at 2:30pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 1848Southwest Airlines | 10:35am | 12:35pm | 12 | 92% |
| WN 866Southwest Airlines | 2:30pm | 4:30pm | 4 | n/a |
Is MSY to MCI on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 80% of 358 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10am were the most punctual (88%), those around 3pm the least (50%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (61%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 358 | 80% | 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 12 | 92% | |
| 10am to 11am | 99 | 88% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 63 | 83% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 56 | 80% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 26 | 81% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 27 | 85% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 28 | 50% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 17 | 63% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 25 | 2,560 | |
| September 2025 | 21 | 2,506 | |
| October 2025 | 33 | 4,040 | |
| November 2025 | 30 | 3,455 | |
| December 2025 | 31 | 3,359 | |
| January 2026 | 31 | 2,737 | |
| February 2026 | 35 | 2,771 | |
| March 2026 | 36 | 3,843 | |
| April 2026 | 35 | 3,768 | |
| May 2026 | 35 | 4,093 | |
| June 2026 | 27 | 2,752 | |
| July 2026 | 27 | 2,795 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.