Domestic route
Cheap flights from New Orleans to Dallas
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). 447 miles, 1h 30m nonstop.
MSY to DFW at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 447 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 1h 30mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAB6NKMX4 airlinesAmerican, JetBlue, Spirit
- Nonstop flights per day
- 13all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday14% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- Same time zone
New Orleans to Dallas
Round trips from $55
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying New Orleans to Dallas
4 airlines fly nonstop with 13 departures a day combined, plus 2 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 4 flights a day · first checked bag from $55
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via HOU, AUS · first checked bag from $35
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IAH · first checked bag from $40
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Houston (IAH)UA1 airline
- Houston (HOU)WN1 airline
- Austin (AUS)WN1 airline
Which airport should I use?
New OrleansDallas has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other arrival airports near Dallas
Tips for this route
- American, JetBlue, Spirit and Breeze all fly MSY to DFW nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $55; September 2026 is the most expensive at $76 and up, a difference of $21 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 14% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
- At 447 miles this is a short hop of 1h 30m, so an early-morning departure, which is usually the cheapest and most punctual of the day, costs you little sleep.
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Search New Orleans to DallasNew Orleans to Dallas: common questions
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Dallas?
A nonstop flight from New Orleans (MSY) to Dallas (DFW) takes about 1h 30m gate to gate, covering 447 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MSY to DFW?
American Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit Airlines and Breeze Airways operate nonstop flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Dallas (DFW), with 13 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through IAH, HOU and AUS.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Dallas?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from New Orleans (MSY) to Dallas (DFW), starting at $55 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book New Orleans to Dallas flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between New Orleans and Dallas?
Dallas is in the same time zone as New Orleans, so there is no clock change. MSY is on America/Chicago time and DFW on America/Chicago time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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