New Orleans (MSY) to Orlando (MCO) flights
Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Breeze Airways fly nonstop from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Orlando International Airport, with about 49 flights a week in July 2026. The 551-mile flight takes about 1h 42m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 551 mi · 887 km
- Flight time
- 1h 42m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 73%
Airlines flying MSY to MCO
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 33 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 180,327 | 1h 41m |
| Frontier Airlines | 10 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 31,148 | 1h 48m |
| Breeze Airways | 6 | Airbus A220-300, Embraer E190 | 20,842 | 1h 49m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321 | 58,382 | 1h 39m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MSY to MCO flight schedule
8 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:40am and the last at 9:43pm. 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 2943Southwest Airlines | 5:40am | 8:30am | 20 | 100% |
| WN 2944Southwest Airlines | 12:15pm | 3:10pm | 24 | 68% |
| F9 1432Frontier Airlines | 12:36pm | 3:37pm | 10 | 82% |
| WN 163Southwest Airlines | 1:30pm | 4:25pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4977Southwest Airlines | 5:50pm | 8:40pm | 28 | 86% |
| F9 3554Frontier Airlines | 6:17pm | 9:18pm | 27 | 61% |
| WN 1773Southwest Airlines | 8:25pm | 11:15pm | 4 | n/a |
| F9 4932Frontier Airlines | 9:43pm | 12:43am | 4 | n/a |
Is MSY to MCO on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 2,225 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (96%), those around 4pm the least (60%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (53%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,596 | 78% | 14 min | 0.5% |
| Spirit Airlines | 395 | 82% | 14 min | 3.5% |
| Frontier Airlines | 234 | 71% | 25 min | 2.6% |
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 | 357 | 92% | |
| 6am to 7am | 114 | 96% | |
| 7am to 8am | 174 | 91% | |
| 8am to 9am | 73 | 89% | |
| 9am to 10am | 95 | 89% | |
| 10am to 11am | 125 | 90% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 177 | 71% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 100 | 71% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 96 | 71% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 110 | 67% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 119 | 60% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 190 | 73% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 106 | 49% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 224 | 68% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 98 | 65% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 163 | 18,363 | |
| September 2025 | 149 | 20,025 | |
| October 2025 | 225 | 29,783 | |
| November 2025 | 202 | 25,426 | |
| December 2025 | 192 | 24,538 | |
| January 2026 | 201 | 23,295 | |
| February 2026 | 228 | 26,799 | |
| March 2026 | 195 | 21,103 | |
| April 2026 | 218 | 23,291 | |
| May 2026 | 205 | 26,122 | |
| June 2026 | 200 | 25,640 | |
| July 2026 | 218 | 26,636 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.