Memphis (MEM) to New Orleans (MSY) flights
No airline flies nonstop from Memphis (MEM) to New Orleans (MSY). The two airports are 350 miles (563 km) apart. There are 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nashville, Atlanta and Houston and more.
How to fly MEM to MSY: one stop
12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Houston (HOU)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Knoxville (TYS)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines and Southwest Airlines
- Via Austin (AUS)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via San Antonio (SAT)Breeze Airways, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Tampa (TPA)Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways the whole way
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Orlando (MCO)Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
MEM to MSY: common questions
Is there a nonstop flight from MEM to MSY?
No. The most direct way is one stop, for example through Nashville (BNA) on Southwest Airlines and then Southwest Airlines. This page lists all 12 1-stop options.
How far is Memphis from New Orleans by plane?
Memphis (MEM) and New Orleans (MSY) are 350 miles (563 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does MEM 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 MEM to MSY with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Memphis and New Orleans?
The most direct connections are through Nashville (BNA), Atlanta (ATL), Houston (IAH), Houston (HOU) and Dallas (DAL). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Nashville.
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.