Miami (MIA) to New Orleans (MSY) flights
An economy award from Miami (MIA) to New Orleans (MSY) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. One airline flies nonstop from Miami (MIA) to New Orleans (MSY): American Airlines. The two airports are 674 miles (1,085 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 19 ways to fly it with one stop, through Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville and more.
How many miles MIA to MSY costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 4,500 | $25.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 9,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 13,800 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MIA to MSY
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book MIA to MSY with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
MIA to MSY with one stop
19 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Tampa (TPA)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines, Breeze Airways and 1 more
- Via Orlando (MCO)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Jacksonville (JAX)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Savannah (SAV)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Charleston (CHS)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Cancun (CUN)American Airlines, LATAM Airlines and 1 more, then Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways
- Via Houston (HOU)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Knoxville (TYS)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways
- Via Lexington (LEX)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Louisville (SDF)Southwest Airlines the whole way
MIA to MSY: common questions
How many miles does MIA to MSY cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Iberia Club (9,000) and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (10,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MIA to MSY?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Miami (MIA) to New Orleans (MSY).
How far is Miami from New Orleans by plane?
Miami (MIA) and New Orleans (MSY) are 674 miles (1,085 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MIA to MSY award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Miami and New Orleans?
The most direct connections are through Tampa (TPA), Orlando (MCO), Jacksonville (JAX), Savannah (SAV) and Atlanta (ATL). On 12 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Orlando.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.