New York (EWR) to New Orleans (MSY) flights

An economy award from New York (EWR) to New Orleans (MSY) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Avianca LifeMiles charges the same. One airline flies nonstop from New York (EWR) to New Orleans (MSY): United Airlines. The two airports are 1,166 miles (1,877 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 36 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dulles, Baltimore and Washington and more.
How many miles EWR 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $33.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $30.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 18,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40 |
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 EWR to MSY
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book EWR to MSY with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
EWR to MSY with one stop
36 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way


- Via Baltimore (BWI), then Southwest Airlines

- Via Washington (DCA)United Airlines, then American Airlines and Southwest Airlines



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






- Via Knoxville (TYS)Allegiant Air and United Airlines, then American Airlines and Southwest Airlines




- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Richmond (RIC)United Airlines, then Breeze Airways


- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways




- Via Nashville (BNA)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines


- Via Norfolk (ORF)United Airlines, then Breeze Airways


- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)United Airlines, then Breeze Airways


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



- Via Charleston (CHS)United Airlines, then Breeze Airways


- Via Savannah (SAV)United Airlines, then Breeze Airways


- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Allegiant Air the whole way




EWR to MSY: common questions
How many miles does EWR to MSY cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (10,000), ANA Mileage Club (15,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (15,000). 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 EWR to MSY?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from New York (EWR) to New Orleans (MSY).
How far is New York from New Orleans by plane?
New York (EWR) and New Orleans (MSY) are 1,166 miles (1,877 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book EWR to MSY award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between New York and New Orleans?
The most direct connections are through Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI), Washington (DCA), Atlanta (ATL) and Knoxville (TYS). On 14 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Dulles.
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.







