New York (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY): Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways. The two airports are 1,182 miles (1,902 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 32 ways to fly it with one stop, through Washington, Dulles and Atlanta and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from JFK to MSY
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- JetBlue AirwaysNot in an alliance · bookable with 2 programsWho books it
Book JFK to MSY 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
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks JetBlue Airways
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks JetBlue Airways
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
JFK to MSY with one stop
32 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Dulles (IAD)Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Richmond (RIC)Delta Air Lines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more, then Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways
- Via Norfolk (ORF)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Lexington (LEX)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then Breeze Airways
- Via Charleston (CHS)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Savannah (SAV)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Allegiant Air
- Via Cleveland (CLE)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Jacksonville (JAX)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines, then Breeze Airways
JFK to MSY: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to MSY?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and JetBlue Airways fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY).
How far is New York from New Orleans by plane?
New York (JFK) and New Orleans (MSY) are 1,182 miles (1,902 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book JFK to MSY award flights?
10 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and 2 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does JFK to MSY cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for JFK to MSY with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between New York and New Orleans?
The most direct connections are through Washington (DCA), Dulles (IAD), Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT) and Richmond (RIC). On 13 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Washington.
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.