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Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Orlando

Compare partner fares from New Orleans (MSY) to Orlando International (MCO), with Level 2 security hours at MSY and Brightline and terminal notes for arrival in Orlando.

MSY to MCO · 550 mi · 1h 49m est.

MSY to MCO
550 miles
1h 49m nonstop (estimated)
4 airlines in our fare results

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New Orleans to Orlando flight insights

Average flight time

~1h 49m (estimated)

MSY → MCO

Cheapest cached price

$169

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Sep 28, 2026.

Planning a trip from New Orleans to Orlando? The average flight time on this route is ~1h 49m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $169 (last checked Sep 28, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

New Orleans to Orlando covers a straight-line distance of about 550 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~1h 49m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

New Orleans to Orlando at a glance

MSY to MCO is about 550 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 Orlando on Eazair
Origin	New Orleans (MSY)
Destination	Orlando (MCO)
Average Flight Time	~1h 49m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$169
Fares Last Checked	Sep 28, 2026
Distance	550 miles (MSY to MCO)
Time in Orlando	1 hour ahead of New Orleans
Airlines in our fare results	4

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

Flight deals from New Orleans to Orlando

Searches on this page run from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) to Orlando International (MCO). Orlando Sanford International (SFB) is a different airport in Sanford, so confirm which Orlando airport your ticket shows. MSY's own nonstop list, which carries no date, names Breeze, Frontier and Southwest on the Orlando route; schedules change, so read the stops on each result. JetBlue, American, United and Delta have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route.

Leaving New Orleans, everyone screens at MSY's single consolidated checkpoint on Level 2. The airport says it opens at 3:30 a.m. and closes 30 minutes before the last scheduled departure, and it has dedicated CLEAR lanes for standard and TSA PreCheck screening. For wait times, MSY points travelers to the MyTSA app. Without a car, RTA's 202 Airport Express runs daily from downtown, with MSY listing stops at Elk Place at Cleveland and at Union Passenger Terminal, Bus Bay 2.

In Orlando, JetBlue lists Terminal C and American's ticket counter is in the Main Terminal. JetBlue passengers can walk from Terminal C over a pedestrian bridge to the Brightline Orlando station, Brightline says, while Terminals A and B connect through the terminal link. Brightline puts Orlando to West Palm Beach at about two hours and Orlando to Miami at three hours thirty minutes, and lists the station as open from 4:30 a.m. until the last train departs. A fare applies.

EazAir has one stored check for this route so far. On 28 Sep 2026 it asked partner sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult on a date 30 days out, and a single check cannot show a pattern. The basic fares sold by American, Delta and JetBlue include a carry-on; United Basic Economy is the exception on domestic flights, with a personal item only. 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 Orlando flights

Departure · New Orleans

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Central Time

Arrival · Orlando

Orlando International (MCO)

Eastern Time

About Orlando

Areas to know in Orlando

Winter Park
Thornton Park
International Drive

Weather in Orlando

Hot, humid summers with frequent afternoon thunderstorms; winters are milder and drier, a popular time to visit.

New Orleans to Orlando: 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 Orlando (MCO) served by Breeze, Frontier and Southwest. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.

Orlando Sanford International (SFB), in Sanford, is a separate airport. Check which Orlando airport your ticket shows.

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 Orlando International (MCO)

Airline	MCO terminal
American	Ticket counter in the Main Terminal
JetBlue	Terminal C
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

Based on each airline's own MCO page. Gates can change, so check your boarding pass.

Brightline says passengers flying from Terminals A and B take the terminal link between the train station and the Main Terminal.
Terminal C connects to the Brightline Orlando station by a pedestrian bridge, according to Brightline.
Southwest says passengers ride trains to reach gates 100 to 129.
Southwest says the Gate Link is under construction from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., when shuttles carry passengers between Terminal A and the gate area.

Getting from MCO	Where to board	Where it goes
Brightline	Brightline Orlando Station, by the terminal link from the Main Terminal (Terminals A and B) or the pedestrian bridge from Terminal C	Trains to West Palm Beach (about two hours) and Miami (three hours thirty minutes), according to Brightline. Brightline also lists Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Aventura stations. A fare applies.
LYNX buses 11, 42 and 311	Check LYNX for the airport stop	Sand Lake Road SunRail station. SunRail lists 12 minutes on Route 311, 16 on Route 11 and 17 on Route 42.
SunRail	No stop at the airport. Change to LYNX 11, 42 or 311 at Sand Lake Road station.	Commuter rail across the Orlando area. SunRail says it runs Monday to Friday only. A fare applies.

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.
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.

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 fare check from New Orleans to Orlando was on 28 Sep 2026. For the return direction, Orlando to New Orleans, EazAir's first 4 checks ran from 28 Sep to 14 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. One check 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)
JetBlue: Orlando, FL (MCO) airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Breeze: Flights from Orlando, FL (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American: Orlando, FL (MCO) airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Airport information, MCO (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: MCO origins (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: MCO connections (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Brightline: Orlando station (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
SunRail: Train to Plane (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)
JetBlue: Fare options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for MSY to MCO, 28 Sep 2026 to 28 Sep 2026; MCO to MSY, 28 Sep 2026 to 14 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Where is security at MSY?

MSY has one consolidated checkpoint on Level 2. The airport says it opens at 3:30 a.m. and closes 30 minutes before the last scheduled departure.

Which terminal does JetBlue use at Orlando International?

JetBlue lists Terminal C at MCO, and Brightline says Terminal C connects to its Orlando station by a pedestrian bridge. For other airlines, check your boarding pass or airline app.

Can I get from MCO to Miami by train?

Brightline runs from its Orlando station beside the airport and lists Orlando to Miami at three hours thirty minutes. A fare applies, so check Brightline's own timetable.

Do the lowest fares on this route's airlines include a carry-on bag?

American Basic Economy, Delta Main Basic and JetBlue Main Base include a carry-on plus a personal item. United Basic Economy does not include one on domestic flights unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying card.

Does this page search Orlando Sanford?

No. It searches Orlando International (MCO). Orlando Sanford International (SFB) is a separate airport in Sanford, so check which Orlando airport each ticket shows.

How far apart are MSY and MCO?

MSY and MCO are about 550 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.