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How long is the flight from New York to New Orleans?

JFKNew York
MSYNew Orleans
Flight Time
2 h 37 min
Distance
1,904km

1,183 miles

Departure
06:35
Arrival
08:12
From

JFKNew York

John F Kennedy International Airport

Departure 06:35 · America/New_York

To

MSYNew Orleans

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Arrival 08:12 · America/Chicago

Route Details

The flight from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) in New Orleans covers a distance of approximately 1,904 kilometers (1,183 miles).

Direct flights typically take around 2 h 37 min, though actual flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, and air traffic.

Time Zone Information

Departure Time Zone
America/New_York
Arrival Time Zone
America/Chicago

Flight times shown account for local time zones at departure and arrival airports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from New York to New Orleans?

A direct flight from New York to New Orleans takes around 2 h 37 min. Actual flight times vary with the aircraft type, the weather conditions and air traffic.

What is the distance from New York to New Orleans?

The distance from New York to New Orleans is about 1,904 kilometers (1,183 miles) as the crow flies.

Is there a direct flight from New York to New Orleans?

Where the route is served nonstop, the flight takes around 2 h 37 min. On an itinerary with a connection, add the time spent on the ground at the layover airport.

Return Flight

Travelling the other way? Check the flight time from New Orleans to New York.