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Flights from Memphis to New Orleans

There are no direct flights from Memphis to New Orleans. The fastest way is one stop via Nashville or Atlanta, about 2h 54m door to door (130 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 2h 54m
MEMMSYATL

Memphis to New Orleans at a glance

Fastest journey2h 54mVia Nashville, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nashville or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Memphis 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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MEM Nashville (BNA) MSY
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Fri08:30 MEM09:10 BNA1h 05m connection10:15 BNA11:24 MSYSouthwest Airlines
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 54m
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MEM Atlanta (ATL) MSY
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Mon08:30 MEM10:28 ATL0h 47m connection11:15 ATL11:32 MSYDelta Air Lines
70 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 02m
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MEM Houston (IAH) MSY
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Thu09:45 MEM11:03 IAH0h 57m connection12:00 IAH12:48 MSYUnited Airlines
11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 03m
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MEM Dallas (DFW) MSY
Leg 1: American Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Mon05:30 MEM06:47 DFW1h 13m connection08:00 DFW09:13 MSYAmerican Airlines
35 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 43m
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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
578 km359 miles
Journey time
2h 54mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneNew Orleans vs Memphis
Currency in New Orleans
USD
Airports
MEM → MSY

Flights from Memphis to New Orleans: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Memphis to New Orleans?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nashville, Atlanta 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 Memphis to New Orleans?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 578 km.
Where do you change planes between Memphis and New Orleans?
The best connecting points are Nashville (BNA), Atlanta (ATL), Houston (IAH) and Dallas (DFW). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Nashville, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Memphis and New Orleans?
Memphis: Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM). New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

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