Flights to New Orleans
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
New Orleans is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 19 km (12 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 | 19 km (12 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 New Orleans
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans to Mexico City | Mexico | 1,484 km (922 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| New Orleans to Chicago | United States | 1,340 km (833 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| New Orleans to Houston | United States | 510 km (317 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| New Orleans to Havana | Cuba | 1,077 km (669 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| New Orleans to Iztapalapa | Mexico | 1,487 km (924 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| New Orleans to Puebla | Mexico | 1,464 km (910 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| New Orleans to Ecatepec de Morelos | Mexico | 1,464 km (910 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| New Orleans to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 1,468 km (912 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| New Orleans to San Antonio | United States | 815 km (507 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| New Orleans to Dallas | United States | 712 km (442 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| New Orleans to Mérida | Mexico | 1,000 km (622 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| New Orleans to Gustavo Adolfo Madero | Mexico | 1,477 km (918 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| New Orleans to Monterrey | Mexico | 1,113 km (692 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| New Orleans to Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | Mexico | 1,480 km (919 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| New Orleans to Jacksonville | United States | 810 km (504 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| New Orleans to Fort Worth | United States | 754 km (468 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| New Orleans to Austin | United States | 738 km (459 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| New Orleans to Columbus | United States | 1,285 km (798 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| New Orleans to Charlotte | United States | 1,044 km (649 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| New Orleans to Cancún | Mexico | 1,028 km (639 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| New Orleans to Indianapolis | United States | 1,148 km (713 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| New Orleans to Naucalpan de Juárez | Mexico | 1,486 km (924 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| New Orleans to Shanghai | China | 12,441 km (7,730 mi) | about 16 h 42 min |
| New Orleans to Chongqing | China | 13,167 km (8,181 mi) | about 17 h 38 min |
| New Orleans to Chengdu | China | 13,110 km (8,146 mi) | about 17 h 33 min |
| New Orleans to Beijing | China | 11,780 km (7,320 mi) | about 15 h 51 min |
| New Orleans to Guangzhou | China | 13,609 km (8,456 mi) | about 18 h 12 min |
| New Orleans to Shenzhen | China | 13,632 km (8,471 mi) | about 18 h 14 min |
| New Orleans to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,941 km (6,177 mi) | about 13 h 30 min |
| New Orleans to Tianjin | China | 11,830 km (7,351 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 New Orleans?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is the closest large airport at 19 km (12 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is MSY from New Orleans city centre?
19 km (12 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to New Orleans 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.