Flights to Metairie
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Metairie is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,104-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | MSY | 11 km (7 mi) | 10,104 ft | 4 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,104 ft, MSY can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 4 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Metairie
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metairie to Mexico City | Mexico | 1,482 km (921 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Metairie to Chicago | United States | 1,338 km (832 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Metairie to Houston | United States | 503 km (313 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Metairie to Havana | Cuba | 1,084 km (674 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Metairie to Iztapalapa | Mexico | 1,484 km (922 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Metairie to Puebla | Mexico | 1,463 km (909 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Metairie to Ecatepec de Morelos | Mexico | 1,462 km (908 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Metairie to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 1,465 km (910 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Metairie to San Antonio | United States | 808 km (502 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Metairie to Dallas | United States | 704 km (437 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Metairie to Mérida | Mexico | 1,004 km (624 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Metairie to Gustavo Adolfo Madero | Mexico | 1,475 km (916 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| Metairie to Monterrey | Mexico | 1,107 km (688 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Metairie to Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | Mexico | 1,477 km (918 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Metairie to Jacksonville | United States | 818 km (508 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Metairie to Fort Worth | United States | 746 km (463 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Metairie to Austin | United States | 731 km (454 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Metairie to Columbus | United States | 1,286 km (799 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Metairie to Charlotte | United States | 1,048 km (651 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Metairie to Cancún | Mexico | 1,034 km (643 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Metairie to Indianapolis | United States | 1,147 km (713 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Metairie to Naucalpan de Juárez | Mexico | 1,484 km (922 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Metairie to Shanghai | China | 12,434 km (7,726 mi) | about 16 h 41 min |
| Metairie to Chongqing | China | 13,161 km (8,178 mi) | about 17 h 37 min |
| Metairie to Chengdu | China | 13,105 km (8,143 mi) | about 17 h 33 min |
| Metairie to Beijing | China | 11,774 km (7,316 mi) | about 15 h 51 min |
| Metairie to Guangzhou | China | 13,603 km (8,453 mi) | about 18 h 11 min |
| Metairie to Shenzhen | China | 13,626 km (8,467 mi) | about 18 h 13 min |
| Metairie to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,943 km (6,178 mi) | about 13 h 30 min |
| Metairie to Tianjin | China | 11,824 km (7,347 mi) | about 15 h 55 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Metairie?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is the closest large airport at 11 km (7 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is MSY from Metairie city centre?
11 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Metairie on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.