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Flights from Fresno to New Orleans
There are no direct flights from Fresno to New Orleans. The fastest way is one stop via Las Vegas or San Diego, about 4h 54m door to door (89 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 54m
Fresno to New Orleans at a glance
Fastest journey4h 54mVia Las Vegas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Las Vegas or San Diego
Best ways to fly from Fresno to New Orleans
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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FAT Las Vegas (LAS) MSY
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Thu10:45 FAT11:38 LAS0h 52m connection12:30 LAS17:39 MSYSouthwest Airlines
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FAT San Diego (SAN) MSY
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sun08:15 FAT09:10 SAN0h 50m connection10:00 SAN15:29 MSYSouthwest Airlines
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FAT Dallas (DFW) MSY
Leg 1: American Airlines, Volaris · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Mon07:15 FAT12:08 DFW1h 22m connection13:30 DFW14:43 MSYAmerican Airlines
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FAT Denver (DEN) MSY
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Sat05:15 FAT08:12 DEN1h 33m connection09:45 DEN13:10 MSYUnited Airlines
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FAT Phoenix (PHX) MSY
Leg 1: American Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Thu13:45 FAT15:06 PHX2h 39m connection17:45 PHX22:31 MSYAmerican Airlines + Southwest Airlines
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FAT Chicago (ORD) MSY
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Tue07:15 FAT12:54 ORD3h 06m connection16:00 ORD18:01 MSYUnited Airlines + American Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 2,849 km1,769 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 54mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2hNew Orleans vs Fresno
- Currency in New Orleans
- USD
- Airports
- FAT → MSY
Flights from Fresno to New Orleans: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Fresno to New Orleans?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Las Vegas, San Diego and Dallas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Fresno to New Orleans?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,849 km.
Where do you change planes between Fresno and New Orleans?
The best connecting points are Las Vegas (LAS), San Diego (SAN), Dallas (DFW) and Denver (DEN). Allegiant Air flies both legs via Las Vegas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Fresno and New Orleans?
Fresno: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT). New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
What is the time difference between Fresno and New Orleans?
New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of Fresno.





