New Orleans (MSY) to Memphis (MEM) flights
An economy award from New Orleans (MSY) to Memphis (MEM) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. One airline flies nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Memphis (MEM): American Airlines. The two airports are 350 miles (563 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nashville, Atlanta and Houston and more.
How many miles MSY to MEM 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 MSY to MEM
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book MSY to MEM 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
MSY to MEM with one stop
12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Houston (HOU)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Knoxville (TYS)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then Allegiant Air
- Via Austin (AUS)Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via San Antonio (SAT)Southwest Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Tampa (TPA)Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways the whole way
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Orlando (MCO)Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
MSY to MEM: common questions
How many miles does MSY to MEM 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 MSY to MEM?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Memphis (MEM).
How far is New Orleans from Memphis by plane?
New Orleans (MSY) and Memphis (MEM) are 350 miles (563 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 MEM 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 New Orleans and Memphis?
The most direct connections are through Nashville (BNA), Atlanta (ATL), Houston (IAH), Houston (HOU) and Dallas (DAL). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Nashville.
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.