Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Flights from Dallas to New Orleans

Route guide

Cheap Flights from Dallas to New Orleans

Dallas Fort Worth to New Orleans flight search, with how to reach DFW by DART or TEXRail and where rideshare and taxis pick up at MSY.

DFW to MSY · 447 mi · 1h 36m est.

DFW to MSY
447 miles
1h 36m nonstop (estimated)

Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Dallas to New Orleans flight insights

Average flight time

~1h 36m (estimated)

DFW → MSY

Cheapest cached price

$171

Checking live fares…

Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Aug 29, 2026.

Planning a trip from Dallas to New Orleans? The average flight time on this route is ~1h 36m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $171 (last checked Aug 29, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Dallas to New Orleans covers a straight-line distance of about 447 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~1h 36m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Dallas to New Orleans at a glance

DFW to MSY is about 447 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Dallas to New Orleans on Eazair
Origin	Dallas (DFW)
Destination	New Orleans (MSY)
Average Flight Time	~1h 36m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$171
Fares Last Checked	Aug 29, 2026
Distance	447 miles (DFW to MSY)
Time in New Orleans	Same time as Dallas

Local time in New Orleans is the same as in Dallas. Dallas is on Central Time, New Orleans on Central Time.

Flight deals from Dallas to New Orleans

Results on this page depart Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY). Dallas Love Field (DAL) is a separate airport, and Southwest is not on DFW's airline list, so check which Dallas airport each result uses. MSY's nonstop list, with no date shown, names American and Frontier for Dallas (DFW). Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result. At DFW, American has gates in all five terminals, and Frontier is listed at Terminal E.

From downtown Dallas, the DART Orange Line runs to DFW Airport Terminal A Station, near Gate A10. TEXRail from downtown Fort Worth arrives at Terminal B. DFW has a security checkpoint in every terminal and TSA PreCheck in all five, and its security page carries a wait-time map. Once you are through screening, DFW says Skylink is the shortest way between terminals.

Ride apps pick up at MSY on the Level 1 middle curb, Lyft at Doors 7 to 9 and Uber at Doors 9 to 11. Taxis wait outside Baggage Claim Door 7. MSY says they must accept cards, and groups of three or more pay a per-person rate to the CBD and French Quarter. Jefferson Transit's Veterans-Airport (E1) bus leaves from the same stop outside Door 2 as the RTA 202 Airport Express and runs to City Park Avenue.

When this page was checked on 17 Oct 2026, EazAir had not stored any fare checks for Dallas to New Orleans, so it cannot say how prices have moved on this route. The return direction, New Orleans to Dallas, had its first check on 5 Oct 2026. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Dallas to New Orleans flights

Departure · Dallas

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Central Time

Other airports near Dallas: Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Arrival · New Orleans

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Central Time

About New Orleans

Areas to know in New Orleans

French Quarter
Garden District
Marigny

Weather in New Orleans

A humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and a hurricane season from June through November; winters are mild.

Dallas to New Orleans: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International's nonstop list (no date shown) shows Dallas (DFW) served by American and Frontier. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.

EazAir searches Dallas with the DFW code, and Dallas has more than one airport, so check the airport code on every result.

Dallas Love Field (DAL) is a separate airport, and Southwest is not on DFW's airline list.

Leaving from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW)

Airline	DFW gates
American	Terminals A, B, C, D and E
Delta, United, Frontier	Terminal E
JetBlue, Alaska	Terminal E
Sun Country	Terminal D
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

The DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to DFW Airport Terminal A Station, near Gate A10. TEXRail from downtown Fort Worth and the DART Silver Line arrive at Terminal B.
DFW says passengers can be dropped off at the upper-level curbside of all terminals, and curbs are for active loading and unloading only.
DFW has security checkpoints in every terminal, TSA PreCheck in all five terminals and a wait-time map on its security page. DFW says Skylink is the shortest route between terminals while inside security.
DFW lists CLEAR at Terminal E, checkpoint E18.
In Terminal C, DFW says the C30 check-in area and checkpoint are closed for construction. C10 is TSA PreCheck only, C11 handles General and Priority, and C20 handles General and PreCheck.

Arriving at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

MSY's airlines page does not say which concourse each airline uses, so check your boarding pass.

MSY's consolidated security checkpoint is on Level 2.
Baggage Claim is on Level 1. Buses leave from outside Door 2, and ride apps pick up on the middle curb outside Doors 7 to 11.

Getting from MSY	Where to board	Where it goes
RTA 202 Airport Express	Level 1 Baggage Claim, outside Door 2, Zones B4 and B5. Schedule effective 20 Sep 2026, daily.	Downtown New Orleans, with stops including Poydras Street, the Ferry Terminal, the Main Library and Union Passenger Terminal.
Jefferson Transit Veterans-Airport (E1)	Same Level 1 stop as the 202, outside Door 2.	City Park Avenue in New Orleans.
Taxis	Arrivals curb outside Baggage Claim Door 7. An official flat rate applies to the CBD and French Quarter, with a per-person rate for groups of three or more. Taxis must accept cards.	The CBD, the French Quarter and beyond.
Rideshare	Level 1 middle curb: Lyft at Doors 7 to 9, Uber at Doors 9 to 11.	Wherever you booked.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

When this guide was checked on 17 Oct 2026, EazAir had not stored any fare checks from Dallas to New Orleans, so it cannot describe how prices have moved. The cheapest cached price near the top of this page comes from a separate partner fare lookup and shows its own last-checked date. For the return direction, New Orleans to Dallas, EazAir's first check was on 5 Oct 2026. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

DFW: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Connect between terminals (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Public transit (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Security (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Directions (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DFW: Construction at DFW (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DART: DFW Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DART: Silver Line launch (8 Oct 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSY: Public transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSY: Ride apps (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSY: Taxis (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSY: Security checkpoint (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RTA: Route 202 Airport Express schedule (effective 20 Sep 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSY: Nonstop flights (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for DFW to MSY: none stored as of 17 Oct 2026; MSY to DFW, 5 Oct 2026 to 5 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which DFW terminal does the DART train use?

The DART Orange Line uses DFW Airport Terminal A Station, near Gate A10, and runs to downtown Dallas. The DART Silver Line and TEXRail use Terminal B.

Where do Uber and Lyft pick up at the New Orleans airport?

On the Level 1 middle curb at MSY. Lyft picks up at Doors 7 to 9 and Uber at Doors 9 to 11.

Do MSY taxis take cards?

Yes. MSY says taxis must accept cards. They wait outside Baggage Claim Door 7, and an official flat rate applies to the CBD and French Quarter.

Does this page search Dallas Love Field?

No. It searches DFW. Dallas Love Field (DAL) is a separate airport, and Southwest is not on DFW's list, so check the code on each result.

Has EazAir tracked fares for this route?

Not yet. When this page was checked on 17 Oct 2026, EazAir had not stored any fare checks for Dallas to New Orleans.

How far is it from Dallas to New Orleans?

DFW and MSY are about 447 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
Southwest Airlines	Included	$45	$55	southwest.com, Oct 27, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.