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NK1978 Flight Status Spirit Airlines: Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans (NKS1978)

NK 1978 Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans Flight Status

Spirit Airlines Flight NK1978 from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport FLL to New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY is not scheduled for today July 12th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on May 6th, 2026.
Check the table below for NK1978's most recent flight history:

NK 1978 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
May 06 21:32 22:36
Delayed
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May 05 21:15 22:19
En-Route
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May 04 21:15 22:19
En-Route
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Spirit Airlines NK 1978 Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans Flight Information

Spirit Airlines Flight NK1978 connects Fort Lauderdale, United States to New Orleans, United States, taking off from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport FLL and landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY.

How long is the NK1978 flight from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans?

The average flight time from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans is 2 hours and 4 minutes. The flight distance is 1083 km / 673 miles and the average flight speed is 524 km/h / 326 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Spirit Airlines Flight NK1978 Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Spirit Airlines Flight NK1978 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight NK1978 arriving at?

Flight NK1978 arrives at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) Terminal 2.

When was the latest NK1978 flight?

The latest flight took off on Thursday, May 7th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 22:36.

How else can the flight NK1978 be referenced as?

This Spirit Airlines flight can also be referenced as NKS1978, NK 1978, NKS 1978.

How often is flight NK1978 delayed?

On average, 33% of all NK1978 flights are delayed. The average delay is 17 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled NK1978 flight or baggage issues?

If your NK1978 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

See our NK1978 Flight Tracker above for more details.

NK1978 and Fort Lauderdale FLL to New Orleans MSY Flights

Other flights departing from Fort Lauderdale FLL: NK1934, NK989, AC1611, NK301

Other flights arriving at New Orleans MSY: AS363, WN1118, UA1329, AS1526

All flights connecting Fort Lauderdale FLL to New Orleans MSY.

NK1978 Spirit Airlines Flight: Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans Route Map

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