New Orleans to Miami (MSY–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MSY–MIA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 674 miles in approximately 2h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AT, BA, EI, G3, GF, IB, QR | 57 | 319, 738, E75 | 1h55-2h06 | Oneworld | AT, BA, EI, G3, GF, IB, QR | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 3 | – | – | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Miami from New Orleans
| Metric | MSY→MIA | BTR→MIA | JAN→MIA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSY | – | 65 mi | 161 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 173 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 4m | 1h 41m | 2h 19m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MSY: CDT · MIA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 7:00 PM in Miami.
Metrorail Orange Line connects to downtown Miami and Dadeland (15–30 min, $2.25). The MIA Mover links the terminal to the rental car center and Metrorail station; free. Taxis to Miami Beach cost $35–40 (flat rate).Ride-shares are typically $20–30 to South Beach. For Fort Lauderdale, Tri-Rail runs from the airport station ($3.75, 60–70 min).
Tropical climate with year-round warm temperatures (20–33°C). Wet season runs June through October with daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone during this period.
Dry season (November–April) is peak tourist season with lower humidity. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 15°C. UV is strong year-round.
MSY–MIA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSY to MIA
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier. With 173 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSY to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSY to MIA is about 2 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 674 miles (1,085 km). There are approximately 173 weekly flights outbound and 94 return, totaling 267 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tampa, Orlando and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baton Rouge (BTR), Jackson (JAN) and Alexandria (AEX).