United States · 674 miles (1,085 km)

Miami (MIA) to New Orleans (MSY) flights

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.

Airlines flying nonstop from MIA to MSY

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    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

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Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

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
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    Southwest Airlines logo
    Breeze Airways logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Orlando (MCO)Southwest Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Breeze Airways logo
  • Via Jacksonville (JAX)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
    American Airlines logo
    Breeze Airways logo
  • Via Savannah (SAV)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
    American Airlines logo
    Breeze Airways logo
  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Charleston (CHS)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
    American Airlines logo
    Breeze Airways logo
  • Via Cancun (CUN)American Airlines, LATAM Airlines and 1 more, then Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways
    American Airlines logo
    LATAM Airlines logo
    Aeromexico logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Breeze Airways logo
  • Via Houston (HOU)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Knoxville (TYS)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more, then Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Breeze Airways logo
  • Via Lexington (LEX)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Louisville (SDF)Southwest Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Breeze Airways logo
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See all 19 in Routes

MIA to MSY: common questions

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.

How many miles does MIA 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 MIA to MSY with taxes and fees.

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.