Miami to New Orleans (MIA–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA3231
AA American
32Q
7:30 AM
EDT TD
8:50 AM
EDT
2h 20m
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G36241
G3 GOL
32Q
7:30 AM
EDT TD
8:50 AM
EDT
2h 20m
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AA2412
AA American
738
8:00 AM
EDT
9:09 AM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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G36300
G3 GOL
738
8:00 AM
EDT
9:09 AM
EDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA2959
AA American
738
4:13 PM
EDT TD
5:31 PM
EDT
1h 18m
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AA2428
AA American
738
4:40 PM
EDT
5:52 PM
EDT
2h 12m
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AA3278
AA American
738
6:25 PM
EDT
7:37 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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AY4214
AY Finnair
738
7:00 PM
EDT TD
8:15 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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GF6552
GF Gulf
738
7:05 PM
EDT TE
8:20 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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AA1006
AA American
738
7:38 PM
EDT TD
9:05 PM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AA2355
AA American
738
10:15 PM
EDT
11:22 PM+1
EDT
2h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AA2936
AA American
738
10:42 PM
EDT TE
11:59 PM+1
EDT
2h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AA867
AA American
738
6:00 AM
EDT
9:03 AM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AA1993
AA American
738
6:00 AM
EDT
9:05 AM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EI7590
EI Aer Lingus
738
6:00 AM
EDT
9:05 AM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA1591
AA American
738
7:00 AM
EDT
10:05 AM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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EI7593
EI Aer Lingus
738
7:35 AM
EDT
10:41 AM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA2935
AA American
738
7:35 AM
EDT
10:41 AM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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BA5074
BA British
738
8:00 AM
EDT
11:06 AM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA3231
AA American
32Q
9:40 AM
EDT
12:40 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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EI7591
EI Aer Lingus
32Q
9:40 AM
EDT
12:40 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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AT5107
AT Royal Air Maroc
32Q
9:40 AM
EDT
12:40 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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BA5072
BA British
32Q
9:40 AM
EDT
12:40 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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AA2412
AA American
738
9:59 AM
EDT
1:02 PM
EDT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
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AA2959
AA American
738
6:21 PM
EDT
9:26 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA2428
AA American
738
6:42 PM
EDT
9:41 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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G36466
G3 GOL
319
7:00 PM
EDT
10:00 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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GF4239
GF Gulf
319
7:00 PM
EDT
10:00 PM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
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Miami to New Orleans
7 carriers, 80 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines 80 Flights/wk 674 mi 1h 18m nonstop 81 1-stop hubs

MIA–MSY is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, GOL and Gulf Air lead the route. The flight covers 674 miles in approximately 1h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 81 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MIA–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 56 32Q, 738 1h18-2h20 48% Oneworld
G3 GOL 14 32Q, 738 2h09-2h20 48%
GF Gulf Air 7 738 2h15 48%
AY Finnair 3 738 2h15 48% Oneworld
WN Southwest Airlines 1 48%
F9 Frontier 0 48%
NK Spirit Airlines 0 48%
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – AA, G3
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AY, G3, GF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AY (59 flights/wk, 73%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + G3 + GF + NK + WN (22 flights/wk, 27%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MIA to MSY direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
80
Outbound / wk
97
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
81
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,522
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MIA → MSY
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Arriving
70%
Return
MSY → MIA
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
55%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays → MSY delays →

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Miami

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric MIA→MSY OPF→MSY FLL→MSY
Distance from MIA 8 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 4 5
Weekly flights 80 1 43
Flight time 1h 18m 1h 37m 1h 14m
Departure OTP 48%
Airports within 200 miles of MIA with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
New Orleans is 0 hours the same as Miami.
MIA: EDT · MSY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
674 mi / 1,085 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 18m to 2h 20m.
Getting to MIA

Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.

MIA–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Miami to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance674 mi / 1,085 km
Flight time1h 18m to 2h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights80 out / 97 return
1-stop connections81 hubs
Origin: MIA
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MIA to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Miami International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 1h 18m to 2h 20m. The route covers 674 miles.
7 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Finnair, Frontier, GOL, Gulf Air, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 80 nonstop flights per week from MIA to MSY. The return direction has about 97 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APF, PBI, CEU, OPF, UST, RSW, GSO, GSP, MEM, SDF, MID, MKC, CGF, PVD, MBJ, PNS, PLS, SAL, GUA, CLE, MKE, ASE, YUL, EIS, SCF, SJO, GRR, BDL, EGE, CUN, CLD, OAK, CHS, CVG, ATL, HOU, STL, SAT, IAH, DAL, EYW, MDW, TPA, MCO, DFW, BNA, RIC, AUS, CLT, JAX, BWI, SAV, SAN, EWR, SLC, DCA, XNA, PHL, RDU, BOS, ORD, MSP, IAD, MCI, YYZ, FLL, DTW, DEN, LAS, LGA, ORF, SEA, PIT, JFK, PHX, LAX, LHR, SFO, PDX, SAP and ADS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MSY to MIA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OPF, FLL and PBI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MIA to MSY

Miami International Airport (MIA) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Finnair, Frontier, GOL, Gulf Air, Spirit Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 80 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MIA to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MIA to MSY ranges from 1 hours 18 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 674 miles (1,085 km). There are approximately 80 weekly flights outbound and 97 return, totaling 177 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

81 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via APF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).