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

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Cheap Flights from Orlando to New Orleans

Search Orlando International (MCO) to New Orleans (MSY) on partner sites, with terminal and gate notes for Breeze and Southwest at MCO and bus, taxi and ride app pickup points at MSY.

MCO to MSY · 550 mi · 1h 49m est.

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

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Orlando to New Orleans flight insights

Average flight time

~1h 49m (estimated)

MCO → MSY

Cheapest cached price

$79

Checking live fares…

Last checked Nov 9, 2026

Planning a trip from Orlando to New Orleans? The average flight time on this route is ~1h 49m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $79 (last checked Nov 9, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Orlando to New Orleans 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.

Orlando to New Orleans at a glance

MCO to MSY 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 Orlando to New Orleans on Eazair
Origin	Orlando (MCO)
Destination	New Orleans (MSY)
Average Flight Time	~1h 49m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$79
Fares Last Checked	Nov 9, 2026
Distance	550 miles (MCO to MSY)
Time in New Orleans	1 hour behind Orlando
Airlines in our fare results	6

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

Flight deals from Orlando to New Orleans

For this route EazAir checks Orlando International (MCO) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY). If your trip starts nearer Sanford, note that Orlando Sanford International (SFB) is a separate airport and is not part of this search. Southwest, American, United, JetBlue, Delta, Frontier and Breeze have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. The undated nonstop list published by MSY shows Breeze, Frontier and Southwest on the Orlando route, but timetables shift, so look at the stops on each result.

At MCO, Breeze says it operates out of Terminal B, which Brightline passengers reach by the terminal link to the Main Terminal. Southwest lists gates 70 to 99 and 100 to 129 and warns that from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., Gate Link construction puts passengers on a shuttle between Terminal A and the gate area, so allow extra time. Southwest also says bags must be checked 45 minutes before scheduled departure.

MSY's airlines page does not say which concourse each airline uses, so rely on your boarding pass. Baggage Claim is on Level 1. The RTA 202 Airport Express boards outside Door 2, Zones B4 and B5, and runs daily to downtown stops including Poydras Street, the Ferry Terminal and Union Passenger Terminal. Taxis wait outside Door 7 with an official flat rate to the CBD and French Quarter, and on the middle curb Lyft picks up at Doors 7 to 9 and Uber at Doors 9 to 11.

Between 28 Sep and 14 Oct 2026, EazAir logged its first 4 fare checks for MCO to MSY. Each asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check, and the highest result was at least one and a half times the lowest. Frontier's fare without a bundle and the Breeze No Flex Fare leave out the carry-on, while Southwest Basic allows one. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Orlando to New Orleans flights

Departure · Orlando

Orlando International (MCO)

Eastern 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.

Orlando 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 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 Orlando International (MCO)

Airline	MCO terminal
American	Ticket counter in the Main Terminal
Southwest	Gates 70 to 99 and 100 to 129
JetBlue	Terminal C
Breeze	Terminal B
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

By Brightline: trains arrive at Brightline Orlando Station. Follow the terminal link to the Main Terminal for Terminals A and B, or the pedestrian bridge to Terminal C.
By SunRail: ride to Sand Lake Road station, then take LYNX 11, 42 or 311. SunRail says the bus ride is free with a valid SunRail ticket.
To the train station by rideshare: Brightline says to use 10705 Jeff Fuqua Blvd, then take the elevators or escalators to level 5.
JetBlue recommends arriving at MCO 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight. JetBlue lists ticket counter hours of 3 a.m. to 9 p.m.
American says its Main Terminal ticket counter at MCO is open 2:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily and lists TSA PreCheck as available.
Southwest says MCO has TSA PreCheck and CLEAR for passengers making a connection, and that bags must be checked 45 minutes before scheduled departure.
Southwest says Gate Link construction from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. means a shuttle ride to the gate area, so plan for extra time.

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.
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.
Frontier, without a bundle	Not included. One personal item only.	Not included. Prices vary by travel date and when you buy.	Costs extra, or a seat is assigned after check-in.	Not covered here. Check Frontier's rules before you book.
Breeze No Flex Fare	Not included. Every fare includes a free personal item, and a carry-on can be added.	Not included. Checked bags cost extra and can be added alone or in a bundle.	Not covered here. Check Breeze's rules before you book.	Breeze says No Flex fares carry extra limits on changes and cancellations, shown when you book.

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 4 fare checks from Orlando to New Orleans ran from 28 Sep to 14 Oct 2026. For the return direction, New Orleans to Orlando, EazAir's first check was on 28 Sep 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 one and a half times the lowest. With only 4 checks, this cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

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)
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)
American: Orlando, FL (MCO) airport information (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)
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)
JetBlue: Fare options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: What is included in my fare (last modified 25 Mar 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bag options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bundles (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Breeze: Travel Tips (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Breeze: Flight bundles (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Breeze: Contract of Carriage (Updated as of March 20, 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for MCO to MSY, 28 Sep 2026 to 14 Oct 2026; MSY to MCO, 28 Sep 2026 to 28 Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which terminal does Breeze use at Orlando International?

Breeze says it operates out of Terminal B at MCO. Brightline says passengers for Terminals A and B use the terminal link from its station to the Main Terminal.

When does Gate Link construction affect Southwest passengers at MCO?

Southwest says that from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., shuttles carry passengers between Terminal A and the gate area because of Gate Link work, so plan for extra time.

Where do I catch the bus from MSY to downtown New Orleans?

RTA's 202 Airport Express boards on Level 1 Baggage Claim, outside Door 2, Zones B4 and B5. It runs daily, and its stops include Poydras Street and Union Passenger Terminal.

Is there a taxi flat rate from MSY to the French Quarter?

Yes. MSY says an official flat rate applies to the CBD and French Quarter, groups of three or more pay a per-person rate, and taxis must accept cards. They wait outside Baggage Claim Door 7.

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

Southwest Basic, Delta Main Basic, American Basic Economy and JetBlue Main Base include one. United Basic Economy on domestic flights, Frontier without a bundle and the Breeze No Flex Fare include only a personal item, though Breeze lets you add a carry-on.

Where do Uber and Lyft pick up at MSY?

Ride apps use the Level 1 middle curb. MSY places Lyft at Doors 7 to 9 and Uber at Doors 9 to 11.

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.