United States Β· 1,183 miles (1,904 km)

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

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from New York (LGA) to New Orleans (MSY) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from New York (LGA) to New Orleans (MSY): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 1,183 miles (1,904 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 36 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dulles, Washington and Atlanta and more.

How many miles LGA 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines7,500$25.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines11,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines13,800$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines14,500$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines16,500$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines18,000$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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from LGA to MSY

Book LGA to MSY with points

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

LGA 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
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  • Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Knoxville (TYS)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Richmond (RIC)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Norfolk (ORF)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Lexington (LEX)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Charleston (CHS)Delta Air Lines and American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Savannah (SAV)Delta Air Lines and American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Louisville (SDF)Delta Air Lines, then Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines, then Allegiant Air
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See all 36 in Routes

LGA to MSY: common questions

How many miles does LGA to MSY cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Iberia Club (11,000) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (13,800). 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 LGA to MSY?

American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from New York (LGA) to New Orleans (MSY).

How far is New York from New Orleans by plane?

New York (LGA) and New Orleans (MSY) are 1,183 miles (1,904 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book LGA to MSY award flights?

17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 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), Washington (DCA), Atlanta (ATL), Knoxville (TYS) and Charlotte (CLT). On 22 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.