New Orleans (MSY) departure delays
3,709 departures · 35 routes · March 2025 – August 2026
69.63%
Left on time
Within 15 minutes of schedule
1.11%
Cancelled
Share of departures
77 min
When late, late by
Average delayed departure
#114
Rank
Among graded US airports
What the record says about MSY
Departures from New Orleans run late more often than average — enough that a tight connection at the far end deserves a second look.
The airlines flying from here are not equally affected. Delta Air Lines left on time 15 points more often than Southwest Airlines from the same airport — which is the clearest evidence available that a delayed departure is not purely the airport's fault.
Which airlines run best out of MSY
| Airline | Departures | On time |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 588 | 80.3% |
| United Airlines | 485 | 75.7% |
| American Airlines | 612 | 67.3% |
| Southwest Airlines | 1,488 | 65.3% |