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8 nonstop, 27 with 1 connection · ranked by overall best · 10 hidden by your Most reliable time setting (they leave at other times of day) · showing the top 3
Most reliable time: morning departures (5–11 AM), the window with the best on-time odds for this trip. Turn off “Most reliable” under Departure time in Advanced settings to see every time.
Fares seen on this date: nonstop from 347 · any route from 158 (recent searches, one way, per person; each card opens the live price)
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Why this is our top pick
- This morning flight leaves in the most reliable time of day on this route: its best departures have a 79% reliability rating vs 61% for afternoon departures.
- It has the same 30 in of legroom as the next-best option (American 2168 on the Airbus A319); it arrives on time 6 points more often; it flies a newer plane (about 16 vs 27 years old).
6:00 AM10:33 AMMIA → MSY
Delta · DL 1249 / DL 1424
5h 31m1 stop
1h 47m in ATL
One ticket
82%arrive on time92% connections madeCheck fares
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MIA → MSY
Miami to New Orleans: 1,546 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
72%
Cancelled
1.6%
avg delay 19 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
90% on time vs 64% after 9 PM
Most reliable airline
American
70% chance on time
Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $347 (American 2936 on 2026-11-28). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.
Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- American Airlines70%
1,321 flights · 71% on time as flown · 1.5% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM90%
198 flights · avg delay 10 min
- 9 AM to noon82%
210 flights · avg delay 11 min
- 3 to 6 PM69%
371 flights · avg delay 22 min
- 6 to 9 PM70%
332 flights · avg delay 18 min
- After 9 PM64%
426 flights · avg delay 25 min
Best day: Wednesday (77%). Worst: Sunday (65%).
Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure