Flights from McAllen to New Orleans

There are no direct flights from McAllen to New Orleans. The fastest way is one stop via Dallas or Houston, about 3h 28m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 28m

McAllen to New Orleans at a glance

Fastest journey3h 28mVia Dallas, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Houston

Best ways to fly from McAllen 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.

MFE Dallas (DFW) MSY

Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines

Mon05:45 MFE07:11 DFW0h 49m connection08:00 DFW09:13 MSYAmerican Airlines

5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 28m

MFE Houston (IAH) MSY

Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest

Mon07:00 MFE07:57 IAH2h 03m connection10:00 IAH10:48 MSYUnited Airlines

3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 48m

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: 902 km560 miles
Journey time: 3h 28mon current schedules
Time difference: NoneNew Orleans vs McAllen
Currency in New Orleans: USD
Airports: MFE → MSY

Flights from McAllen to New Orleans: questions answered

Are there direct flights from McAllen to New Orleans?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dallas and Houston. 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 McAllen to New Orleans?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 902 km.

Where do you change planes between McAllen and New Orleans?

The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW) and Houston (IAH). American Airlines flies both legs via Dallas, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve McAllen and New Orleans?

McAllen: McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE). New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

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