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MSY to DFW Turbulence Forecast

Is the New Orleans to Dallas flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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MSY
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DFW
New Orleans · Dallas · 1h 40m
7
Turb Score
1h 40m
Duration
447 nm
Distance
33,000 ft
Cruise Alt.
Moderate
Typical
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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for MSY–DFW

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About the MSY–DFW route

The New Orleans to Dallas domestic route is generally one of the smoother flights in the US network, covering 514 miles at around 33,000 feet. Turbulence is most common when weather systems cross the Midwest or when the flight path skirts the Rocky Mountains. Short duration means any rough patches pass quickly.

The route is served by American, Southwest on CRJ-900 · Embraer 175 · Airbus A319 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 33,000 feet over a distance of 514 miles (447 nautical miles).

💡 Tip: Domestic routes are generally smoother. Mountain crossings are the main turbulence source.

Turbulence levels on MSY–DFW

What to expect at each phase of the flight

SmoothDeparture & arrival — climb and descent phases are generally calm
LightMinor bumps — drink stays in your cup, walking feels slightly unsteady
ModerateNoticeable bumps — stay seated with seatbelt on, service may pause
HeavyStrong jolts — unsecured items move, crew seated. Rare but possible

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Best time to fly MSY–DFW

Turbulence by month

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Best seat on MSY–DFW

Airbus A319

Front
Rows 1–8
Light
✓ Wing
Rows 9-17
Smoothest
Rear
Rows 18+
Rougher
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the New Orleans to Dallas flight turbulent?
The MSY–DFW route typically experiences moderate turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 7/100.
When is turbulence worst on MSY to DFW?
Domestic routes are generally smoother. Mountain crossings are the main turbulence source. Check the turbulence chart above for the typical pattern along this specific route.
Which seat is smoothest on MSY to DFW?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Airbus A319 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 9-17. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from MSY to DFW?
The MSY to DFW flight takes approximately 1h 40m, covering 514 miles (447 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly MSY to DFW?
The main airlines operating this route are American, Southwest, flying CRJ-900 · Embraer 175 · Airbus A319 aircraft.

Data Sources

Scores represent typical conditions. Actual turbulence varies daily. For real-time forecasts, use the Turbulence Forecast app. · About our data