What are TSA wait times at MSY?

Current TSA security wait at MSY is About 9-15 minutes right now. The fastest time to go through security is 4 AM (about 3 min). The busiest time is 7 PM (18-24 minutes). Weekends tend to be lighter.

How busy is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International right now?

Current TSA security wait at MSY is About 9-15 minutes right now. Check the live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy MSY is right now.

What is the average delay time at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International?

When flights at MSY (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International) are delayed, the average delay is about 44 minutes. Overall, 77% of flights arrive on time. About 1.7% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most delays at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International?

The most common reason for delays here is weather. At MSY, 77% of flights are on time, and when delays occur they average 44 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International?

MSY sees a moderate number of delays, so we recommend at least 90 minutes for domestic connections and 2 hours for international.

What's the best time to fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including MSY. For shorter security lines, aim for 4 AM (about 3 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

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Louis Armstrong New Orleans International — New Orleans

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) has an on-time arrival rate of about 77%. When flights are delayed, the average wait is around 44 minutes. The most common reason for delays here is weather. Roughly 1.7% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 14 minutes. TSA security wait is currently About 9-15 minutes right now. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 3 min). The busiest period is 7 PM (18-24 minutes).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, FAA NASSTATUS. Updated March 2026.

Last updated: March 2026

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Flights here are on time most of the time. About 77% arrive within 15 minutes of schedule.

The most common reason for delays here is weather.

Planes usually taxi out in a reasonable time. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 14 minutes.

This airport occasional fog (~4 days/month), rainy (~10 precip days/month).

Among major airlines, F9 has the most complaints (23.2/100k) while WN has the fewest (1.5/100k).

How Busy Is MSY Right Now?

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TSA Wait Times at MSY

TSA Security Wait — Our Model

About 9-15 minutes right now

Fastest

4 AM (about 3 min)

Busiest

7 PM (18-24 minutes)

Weekends tend to be lighter.

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