Lower Manhattan skyline seen from Upper New York Bay. Flights from New Orleans to New York

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Cheap Flights from New Orleans to New York

Compare New Orleans to New York JFK fares from partner sites, plan the Level 2 checkpoint at MSY, and see how AirTrain links JFK with the subway and LIRR.

MSY to JFK · 1,182 mi · 3h 8m est.

MSY to JFK
1,182 miles
3h 8m nonstop (estimated)
4 airlines in our fare results

Photo: Jakub Hałun, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

New Orleans to New York flight insights

Average flight time

~3h 8m (estimated)

MSY → JFK

Cheapest cached price

$212

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 26, 2026.

Planning a trip from New Orleans to New York? The average flight time on this route is ~3h 8m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $212 (last checked Oct 26, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

New Orleans to New York covers a straight-line distance of about 1,182 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~3h 8m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

New Orleans to New York at a glance

MSY to JFK is about 1,182 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 New Orleans to New York on Eazair
Origin	New Orleans (MSY)
Destination	New York (JFK)
Average Flight Time	~3h 8m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$212
Fares Last Checked	Oct 26, 2026
Distance	1,182 miles (MSY to JFK)
Time in New York	1 hour ahead of New Orleans
Airlines in our fare results	4

Local time in New York is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans. New Orleans is on Central Time, New York on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from New Orleans to New York

This page searches MSY to JFK. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International's nonstop list, with no date shown, shows Delta and JetBlue to JFK, and the same list shows LaGuardia on American, Delta and Southwest and Newark on United; those are separate airports and not part of this search. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result. Delta, American, JetBlue and Sun Country have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. At JFK, Delta uses Terminal 4, JetBlue Terminal 5 and American Terminal 8.

MSY's single consolidated checkpoint sits on Level 2, opening at 3:30 a.m. and closing 30 minutes before the last scheduled departure. Its dedicated CLEAR lanes cover both standard and TSA PreCheck screening, and MSY points travelers to the MyTSA app to see wait times. MSY also says flight schedules are subject to change and asks travelers to check with their airline, which is worth doing on the morning you fly.

At JFK, AirTrain links the terminals for free and continues to Jamaica, for the LIRR and subway, and to Howard Beach, for the subway; you pay the AirTrain fare when you leave at either station. JetBlue arrivals at Terminal 5 should note that ride-app pickups there moved to the Howard Beach AirTrain station. JFK warns that redevelopment construction may cause detours and closures on airport roads throughout 2026, so allow extra time if someone is collecting you.

EazAir's first 3 fare checks for MSY to JFK ran from 24 Sep to 16 Oct 2026, each for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. The highest result was at least 4 times the lowest, but 3 checks cannot show a pattern. Sun Country's base fare includes a personal item but not a carry-on. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for New Orleans to New York flights

Departure · New Orleans

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Central Time

Arrival · New York

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Eastern Time

Other airports near New York: LaGuardia (LGA), Newark Liberty International (EWR), Stewart International (SWF)

About New York

Areas to know in New York

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Weather in New York

Four distinct seasons, with hot, humid summers and cold winters that bring occasional snow.

New Orleans to New York: 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 New York (JFK) served by Delta and JetBlue. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.

EazAir searches New York with the JFK code, and the New York area has more than one airport, so check the airport code on every result.

LaGuardia (LGA) in Queens and Newark Liberty (EWR) are separate airports, so check the airport code on every result.

Leaving from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

RTA's 202 Airport Express runs daily between downtown and the airport. MSY lists downtown stops at Elk Place at Cleveland and at Union Passenger Terminal, Bus Bay 2.
Jefferson Transit's Veterans-Airport (E1) bus runs between City Park Avenue in New Orleans and the airport.
MSY's consolidated security checkpoint is on Level 2. It opens at 3:30 a.m. and closes 30 minutes before the last scheduled departure.
MSY has dedicated CLEAR lanes for standard and TSA PreCheck screening at the Level 2 checkpoint.
MSY points travelers to the MyTSA app for wait times.

Arriving at John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Airline	JFK terminal
Delta	Terminal 4
JetBlue	Terminal 5 (some international arrivals use Terminal 4 overnight)
American	Terminal 8
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

American says it celebrated the grand opening of a newly transformed customer experience at JFK Terminal 8 on 21 Apr 2026.

AirTrain JFK links the terminals for free, every 5 to 15 minutes, and JFK says terminal-to-terminal trips take under 10 minutes.
JFK says redevelopment construction may cause detours and closures on airport roads throughout 2026.
Ride-app pickups for Terminals 5 and 7 moved to the Howard Beach AirTrain station.

Getting from JFK	Where to board	Where it goes
AirTrain JFK	Free between terminals, every 5 to 15 minutes. You pay the AirTrain fare when you enter or leave at Jamaica or Howard Beach.	Jamaica for the LIRR and subway; Howard Beach for the subway.
LIRR from Jamaica	Ride AirTrain to Jamaica. See MTA TrainTime for LIRR times.	Penn Station or Grand Central Madison, in about 20 minutes, according to the Port Authority.
Ride apps at Terminals 5 and 7	Pickups moved to the Howard Beach AirTrain station; the AirTrain ride there is free. Accessible rides can still be picked up at the terminal.	Wherever you booked.
Taxis	Official taxi stands only; ignore anyone offering rides inside the terminal.	A flat fare to Manhattan, plus tolls, surcharges that vary by time and destination, and an optional tip.

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.
JetBlue Main Base (bookings made after 29 Jul 2026)	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included.	Costs extra.	Change fee plus any fare difference. Cancelling gives travel credit minus a fee.
Sun Country base fare	Not included. The base fare includes a personal item.	Not included.	Costs extra to choose, or a seat is assigned at check-in.	A change fee and any fare difference may apply. Sun Country says to cancel the original reservation before departure to change the ticket.

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 3 fare checks from New Orleans to New York ran from 24 Sep to 16 Oct 2026. For the return direction, New York to New Orleans, EazAir's first 8 checks ran from 13 Sep to 5 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 4 times the lowest. With only 3 checks, this cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

MSY: Nonstop flights (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSY: Public transportation (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)
LaGuardia Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Newark Liberty International Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Terminals (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: JFK Terminal 8 opening (21 Apr 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: New York JFK airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Terminal 5 and 7 ride-app pickup relocation (from 2 May 2025, ongoing, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: AirTrain (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Public transport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Taxi service (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JFK: Alerts and advisories (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)
JetBlue: Fare options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Sun Country Stories: Your first Sun Country flight? Here's what to expect from booking to boarding (Jul 10, 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Sun Country: Contract of Carriage (Updated October 15, 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for MSY to JFK, 24 Sep 2026 to 16 Oct 2026; JFK to MSY, 13 Sep 2026 to 5 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Does this page include LaGuardia or Newark flights from New Orleans?

No. It searches JFK only. MSY's nonstop list also shows LaGuardia and Newark nonstops, but those are separate airports, so check the airport code on every result.

How early does security open at MSY?

The consolidated checkpoint on Level 2 opens at 3:30 a.m. MSY has dedicated CLEAR lanes for standard and TSA PreCheck screening and points travelers to the MyTSA app for wait times.

How do I get from JFK to the subway?

Ride AirTrain JFK to Jamaica or Howard Beach, where the subway connects. The AirTrain is free between terminals, but the AirTrain fare applies when you leave at Jamaica or Howard Beach.

Where do I meet a ride app at JFK Terminal 5?

Pickups for Terminals 5 and 7 now happen at the Howard Beach AirTrain station, and the AirTrain ride there is free. Accessible ride-app trips can still be picked up at Terminal 5.

Do the lowest fares from New Orleans to New York include a carry-on?

Delta says every Main Basic passenger can bring one carry-on free, and American Basic Economy and JetBlue Main Base include one plus a personal item. Sun Country's base fare includes a personal item only.

How far is New Orleans from New York JFK?

MSY and JFK are about 1182 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.