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4 nonstop, 36 with 1 connection, 6 with 2 · ranked by overall best · 4 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 146 · any route from 131 (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 an 85% reliability rating vs 55% for afternoon departures.
- Compared with the next-best option (United 1437 on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 or 737 MAX 9), it arrives on time 2 points more often.
- Legroom was comparable across the flights we compared (30 in), so it didn't set them apart.
5:19 AM1:09 PMMSY → EWR
American · AA 424 / YX 3618
6h 50m1 stop
2h 44m in CLT
One ticket
84%arrive on time93% connections madeCheck fares
Aircraft and legroom reflect the planes each flight has flown recently. Airlines can swap planes and seat maps change, so check the airline’s seat map when you book.
MSY → EWR
New Orleans to Newark: 1,212 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
83%
Cancelled
2.5%
avg delay 17 min
Best time to leave
9 AM to noon
91% on time vs 75% noon to 3 PM
Most reliable airline
United
82% chance on time
Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $146 (United 2788 on 2026-10-24). 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.
- United Airlines82%
995 flights · 84% on time as flown · 2.0% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM91%
322 flights · avg delay 7 min
- 9 AM to noon91%
291 flights · avg delay 6 min
- Noon to 3 PM75%
211 flights · avg delay 22 min
- 6 to 9 PM76%
363 flights · avg delay 27 min
Best day: Tuesday (88%). Worst: Thursday (79%).
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