New Orleans (MSY) to New York (LGA) flights
An economy award from New Orleans (MSY) to New York (LGA) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to New York (LGA): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 1,183 miles (1,904 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 37 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dulles, Washington and Atlanta and more.
How many miles MSY to LGA 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 7,500 | $25.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 13,800 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 14,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 18,000 | $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 MSY to LGA
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
Book MSY to LGA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
MSY to LGA with one stop
37 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Knoxville (TYS)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Richmond (RIC)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Norfolk (ORF)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
- Via Lexington (LEX)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
- Via Charleston (CHS)Breeze Airways, then Delta Air Lines and American Airlines
- Via Savannah (SAV)Breeze Airways, then Delta Air Lines and American Airlines
- Via Louisville (SDF)Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Allegiant Air, then Delta Air Lines
MSY to LGA: common questions
How many miles does MSY to LGA cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Iberia Club (11,000) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (13,800). 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 MSY to LGA?
American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to New York (LGA).
How far is New Orleans from New York by plane?
New Orleans (MSY) and New York (LGA) are 1,183 miles (1,904 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MSY to LGA award flights?
17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between New Orleans and New York?
The most direct connections are through Dulles (IAD), Washington (DCA), Atlanta (ATL), Knoxville (TYS) and Charlotte (CLT). On 23 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Dulles.
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.