Dallas (DFW) to New Orleans (MSY) flights

An economy award from Dallas (DFW) to New Orleans (MSY) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Dallas (DFW) to New Orleans (MSY): American Airlines and Frontier Airlines. The two airports are 447 miles (720 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Houston, Houston and Austin and more.
How many miles DFW to MSY costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 4,500 | $25.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 9,200 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 9,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DFW to MSY
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

Book DFW to MSY with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
DFW to MSY with one stop
11 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way



- Via Houston (HOU)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Austin (AUS)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines



- Via San Antonio (SAT)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Bentonville (XNA)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways


- Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Southwest Airlines



- Via Kansas City (MCI)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Saint Louis (STL)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Southwest Airlines



- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way






- Via Knoxville (TYS)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Louisville (SDF)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines



DFW to MSY: common questions
How many miles does DFW to MSY cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Etihad Guest (6,000) and Iberia Club (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DFW to MSY?
American Airlines (oneworld) and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Dallas (DFW) to New Orleans (MSY).
How far is Dallas from New Orleans by plane?
Dallas (DFW) and New Orleans (MSY) are 447 miles (720 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DFW 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.
Where can I connect between Dallas and New Orleans?
The most direct connections are through Houston (IAH), Houston (HOU), Austin (AUS), San Antonio (SAT) and Bentonville (XNA). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Houston.
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.







