Direct flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Orlando (MCO): 20 nonstop departures observed each week across 3 airlines. 76% of the last 21 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 11 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 21 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 886 km, an estimated 1 hour 38 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at New Orleans and Orlando. Updated 12 September 2026 at 05:08 UTC.
MSYNew Orleansdisrupted · +98
MCOOrlandoheavy · +56
886 km · ~1h 38m est.
dep bank 05:40–21:3920x weekly
Runs mixed · 3 airlines · 20x weekly · nonstop
76% on time
of the last 21 operated MSY → MCO flights arrived within 15 minutes
How the New Orleans to Orlando route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop MSY to MCO flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
High disruption likely. The departure side at MSY is the weaker end, route health score 13/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on MSY–MCO?
Operators schedule morning departures around 05:40 and evening departures around 18:17 from MSY. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the MCO delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from MSY to MCO?
Great-circle distance is 886 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 93–106 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does MSY–MCO fly?
3 carriers operate this route, around 41 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.