New Orleans (MSY) to Minneapolis (MSP) flights
3 airlines fly nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Minneapolis (MSP): Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. The two airports are 1,042 miles (1,677 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 38 ways to fly it with one stop, through Memphis, Saint Louis and Kansas City and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from MSY to MSP
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- Sun Country AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book MSY to MSP 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
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
MSY to MSP with one stop
38 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Memphis (MEM)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Bentonville (XNA)Breeze Airways, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Milwaukee (MKE)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Louisville (SDF)Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Lexington (LEX)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Allegiant Air, then Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Knoxville (TYS)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
MSY to MSP: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MSY to MSP?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines fly nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Minneapolis (MSP).
How far is New Orleans from Minneapolis by plane?
New Orleans (MSY) and Minneapolis (MSP) are 1,042 miles (1,677 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 MSP award flights?
8 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, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does MSY to MSP cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MSY to MSP with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between New Orleans and Minneapolis?
The most direct connections are through Memphis (MEM), Saint Louis (STL), Kansas City (MCI), Bentonville (XNA) and Nashville (BNA). On 19 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.