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

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Cheap Flights from Denver to New Orleans

Search Denver to New Orleans fares from partner sites, with the DEN concourse for each airline and how to get from MSY into New Orleans.

DEN to MSY · 1,061 mi · 2h 53m est.

DEN to MSY
1,061 miles
2h 53m nonstop (estimated)
4 airlines in our fare results

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Denver to New Orleans flight insights

Average flight time

~2h 53m (estimated)

DEN → MSY

Cheapest cached price

$211

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 23, 2026.

Planning a trip from Denver to New Orleans? The average flight time on this route is ~2h 53m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $211 (last checked Oct 23, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Denver to New Orleans covers a straight-line distance of about 1,061 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~2h 53m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Denver to New Orleans at a glance

DEN to MSY is about 1,061 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 Denver to New Orleans on Eazair
Origin	Denver (DEN)
Destination	New Orleans (MSY)
Average Flight Time	~2h 53m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$211
Fares Last Checked	Oct 23, 2026
Distance	1,061 miles (DEN to MSY)
Time in New Orleans	1 hour ahead of Denver
Airlines in our fare results	4

Local time in New Orleans is 1 hour ahead of Denver. Denver is on Mountain Time, New Orleans on Central Time.

Flight deals from Denver to New Orleans

EazAir searches Denver International (DEN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) on this page. For Denver (DEN), MSY's nonstop list, which carries no date, gives Frontier, Southwest and United. Schedules change, so read the stops on each result. Results in EazAir's fare checks for this route have come from United, American, Delta and Southwest. DEN puts Delta in Concourse A, United in Concourses A and B, and Southwest and American in Concourse C.

Union Station is the starting point for the RTD A Line out to Denver Airport Station, and RTD charges an Airport Fare for the trip. Inside Jeppesen Terminal, the two security checkpoints, East and West, sit on Level 6 and lead to every gate. DEN said in August 2025 that each one operates from 3 a.m. to 1 a.m., with PreCheck and CLEAR. Allow at least two hours before your flight, DEN advises.

At MSY, the consolidated checkpoint is on Level 2 and Baggage Claim is on Level 1. The RTA 202 Airport Express, on a schedule effective 20 Sep 2026, leaves from outside Door 2 and serves downtown stops such as Elk Place at Cleveland and Union Passenger Terminal, Bus Bay 2. MSY's airlines page does not say which concourse each airline uses, so check your boarding pass.

Between 25 Sep and 17 Oct 2026, EazAir made its first 6 fare checks for DEN to MSY. Each check went 30 days ahead and asked for one adult's lowest one-way economy fare. The top result was at least double the lowest, and the lowest showed up on 27 Sep. Under Southwest's policy, Southwest Basic allows one carry-on and one personal item; United Basic Economy on domestic flights allows only the personal item. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Denver to New Orleans flights

Departure · Denver

Denver International (DEN)

Mountain Time

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.

Denver 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 Denver (DEN) served by Frontier, Southwest and United. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.

Leaving from Denver International (DEN)

Airline	DEN concourse
Delta	Concourse A
United	Concourses A and B
Southwest	Concourse C
American	Concourse C
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

Ride the RTD A Line from Union Station to Denver Airport Station. RTD says an Airport Fare applies.
RTD also lists airport bus routes, including AB1 and AB2 from Boulder, AT and ATA from Arapahoe County and 145X from Brighton. RTD says SkyRide bus trips to or from DEN need an Airport Fare.
DEN's East and West security checkpoints are both on Level 6 and give access to all airline gates.
DEN said on 7 Oct 2026 that West Security is open from 3:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. and East Security from 3 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Both take TSA PreCheck and CLEAR.
DEN recommends arriving at least two hours before your flight to allow time for security, and its security page points travelers to real-time wait times.
The final phase of the Great Hall Program includes renovating airline check-in on the south end of Level 6, and DEN says the whole program will be done by the end of 2027.

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.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
Delta Main Basic	Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free.	Delta charges for checked bags on domestic flights unless you qualify for a waiver, such as Medallion status or an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express card.	Assigned after check-in. You may be able to buy a seat ahead of time for a fee.	Refunds are not allowed after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window. Delta says a change or cancellation may be possible for a fee, with any value left as an eCredit.
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.
Southwest Basic	Southwest's policy allows one carry-on and one personal item.	Checked bag fees apply to Basic fares.	A free Standard seat is assigned at check-in. Preferred and Extra Legroom seats cost extra.	Only by upgrading to a Choice fare or higher. Cancelling at least 10 minutes before departure gives a flight credit, which for Basic expires 6 months from booking.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first 6 fare checks from Denver to New Orleans ran from 25 Sep to 17 Oct 2026. For the return direction, New Orleans to Denver, EazAir's first 2 checks ran on 15 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. The highest result was at least double the lowest. The lowest result came on 27 Sep. That is a small sample, so it shows that prices move, not when they are lowest. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

DEN: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: Security (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: Great Hall Program (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: East security checkpoint opens (4 Aug 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
DEN: Passenger surge during Fall Break travel rush (7 Oct 2026, accessed 26 Oct 2026)
RTD: Airport (no date shown, 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)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Assigned seating (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Carry-on baggage policy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare types and benefits (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for DEN to MSY, 25 Sep 2026 to 17 Oct 2026; MSY to DEN, 15 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which DEN concourse do I fly from to New Orleans?

DEN lists United at Concourses A and B, Delta at Concourse A, and Southwest and American at Concourse C. Confirm your concourse on your boarding pass.

What time does security open at Denver International?

In August 2025, DEN said its East and West checkpoints both open from 3 a.m. to 1 a.m., closing from 1 a.m. to 3 a.m. Both take TSA PreCheck and CLEAR.

Where does the airport bus leave from at MSY?

The RTA 202 Airport Express and the Jefferson Transit E1 both board on Level 1 Baggage Claim, outside Door 2. The 202 goes downtown, and the E1 runs to City Park Avenue.

Can I bring a carry-on on the lowest fares from Denver to New Orleans?

Southwest's policy allows one carry-on and one personal item, American Basic Economy includes one, and Delta says every passenger can bring a carry-on free. United Basic Economy on domestic flights allows a personal item only.

How far is it from Denver to New Orleans?

DEN and MSY are about 1061 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.