Kansas City (MCI) to New Orleans (MSY) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Kansas City (MCI) to New Orleans (MSY): Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 691 miles (1,112 km) apart. There are also 19 ways to fly it with one stop, through Saint Louis, Dallas and Dallas and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from MCI to MSY
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
MCI to MSY with one stop
19 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Houston (HOU)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Austin (AUS)Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way
- Via San Antonio (SAT)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Milwaukee (MKE)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Savannah (SAV)Southwest Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
MCI to MSY: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MCI to MSY?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Kansas City (MCI) to New Orleans (MSY).
How far is Kansas City from New Orleans by plane?
Kansas City (MCI) and New Orleans (MSY) are 691 miles (1,112 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does MCI 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 MCI to MSY with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Kansas City and New Orleans?
The most direct connections are through Saint Louis (STL), Dallas (DAL), Dallas (DFW), Houston (IAH) and Nashville (BNA). On 18 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Saint Louis.
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.