Brickell skyline in Miami seen from the Rickenbacker Causeway. Flights from New Orleans to Miami

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Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Miami

Search New Orleans to Miami fares on partner sites, ride the 202 Airport Express to MSY, and use the MIA Mover for trains after you land in Miami.

MSY to MIA · 674 mi · 2h 4m est.

MSY to MIA
674 miles
2h 4m nonstop (estimated)
6 airlines in our fare results

Photo: Daniel Christensen, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

New Orleans to Miami flight insights

Average flight time

~2h 4m (estimated)

MSY → MIA

Cheapest cached price

$98

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 27, 2026.

Planning a trip from New Orleans to Miami? The average flight time on this route is ~2h 4m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $98 (last checked Oct 27, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

New Orleans to Miami covers a straight-line distance of about 674 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~2h 4m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

New Orleans to Miami at a glance

MSY to MIA is about 674 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from New Orleans to Miami on Eazair
Origin	New Orleans (MSY)
Destination	Miami (MIA)
Average Flight Time	~2h 4m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$98
Fares Last Checked	Oct 27, 2026
Distance	674 miles (MSY to MIA)
Time in Miami	1 hour ahead of New Orleans
Airlines in our fare results	6

Local time in Miami is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans. New Orleans is on Central Time, Miami on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from New Orleans to Miami

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International's nonstop list, with no date shown, gives American for Miami (MIA); schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result. The route runs MSY to Miami International, and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL) is a separate airport, so check which one your ticket shows. Southwest, American, United, Delta, Frontier and JetBlue have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. MIA's directory lists American at Concourses D and E, Delta at Concourse H and Frontier at Concourse F.

The RTA 202 Airport Express runs daily between downtown New Orleans and MSY, stopping at places including Poydras Street, the Ferry Terminal, the Main Library and Union Passenger Terminal. At the airport it uses Level 1 Baggage Claim, outside Door 2. Departing passengers clear the consolidated checkpoint on Level 2, which opens at 3:30 a.m., and MSY suggests the MyTSA app for checking wait times before you go.

At MIA, the free MIA Mover boards on level 3 between the Dolphin and Flamingo garages and runs to the Miami Intermodal Center and the Rental Car Center. From the Intermodal Center, Tri-Rail commuter trains serve Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, and the Metrorail Orange Line runs to Government Center and Brickell. If you would rather leave from the curb, ride apps pick up on level 1 (arrivals) and taxis wait outside baggage claim.

EazAir's first 6 fare checks for MSY to MIA ran from 19 Sep to 11 Oct 2026, each pricing the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult on a date 30 days ahead. At the top of the range, a result was at least one and a half times the lowest. The 6 checks returned 5 different results, and the lowest came on 11 Oct, the final check date. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for New Orleans to Miami flights

Departure · New Orleans

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Central Time

Arrival · Miami

Miami International (MIA)

Eastern Time

Other airports near Miami: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL), Palm Beach International (PBI)

About Miami

Areas to know in Miami

South Beach
Wynwood
Coconut Grove

Weather in Miami

A tropical climate with hot, humid summers and a wetter season roughly June through November; winters are warm and drier.

New Orleans to Miami: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International's nonstop list (no date shown) shows Miami (MIA) served by American. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) is a separate airport in Fort Lauderdale. Check which airport your ticket shows.

Leaving from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

RTA's 202 Airport Express runs daily between downtown and the airport. MSY lists downtown stops at Elk Place at Cleveland and at Union Passenger Terminal, Bus Bay 2.
Jefferson Transit's Veterans-Airport (E1) bus runs between City Park Avenue in New Orleans and the airport.
MSY's consolidated security checkpoint is on Level 2. It opens at 3:30 a.m. and closes 30 minutes before the last scheduled departure.
MSY has dedicated CLEAR lanes for standard and TSA PreCheck screening at the Level 2 checkpoint.
MSY points travelers to the MyTSA app for wait times.

Arriving at Miami International (MIA)

Airline	MIA concourse
American	Concourses D and E, check-in area D/E
Delta	Concourse H, check-in area H
United	Concourses G and H, check-in area H
Southwest	Concourse G, check-in area G
Frontier	Concourse F, check-in area F
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

From MIA's airline directory, which shows no update date. Gates can change, so check your boarding pass.

MIA has three terminals: North (Concourse D), Central and South. MIA says ticket counters are on level 2 of each.
The Skyride Connector, moving walkways on level 3, links all three terminals. MIA says to allow 15 minutes between the South and North terminals.
Concourse D is a mile long. MIA says its Skytrain has 4 stations a quarter mile apart, with trains about every 3 minutes.
The MIA Mover boards on level 3 between the Dolphin and Flamingo garages and runs to the Miami Intermodal Center and the Rental Car Center.

Getting from MIA	Where to board	Where it goes
MIA Mover	Level 3, between the Dolphin and Flamingo garages	Miami Intermodal Center and Rental Car Center. MIA says it is free.
Metrorail Orange Line	MIA station at the Miami Intermodal Center, via the MIA Mover	Government Center, Brickell, Coconut Grove and Dadeland North. Miami-Dade Transit says that on Saturdays and Sundays, riders change at Earlington Heights to an Airport Shuttle train. A fare applies.
Tri-Rail	Miami Airport station at the Miami Intermodal Center, via the MIA Mover	Commuter trains to Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, according to MIA. A fare applies.
Metrobus	Ground level of the MIA Metrorail station	Route 150 Miami Beach Airport Express to Miami Beach, plus local routes including 7, 37, 42, 57 and 110 Route J, per Miami-Dade Transit. A fare applies.
Rideshare	Level 1 (arrivals). Check your app for the door.	Your chosen address. A fare applies.
Taxis	Arrivals level curb, outside baggage claim	Your chosen address, including PortMiami. A fare applies.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
Delta Main Basic	Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free.	Delta charges for checked bags on domestic flights unless you qualify for a waiver, such as Medallion status or an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express card.	Assigned after check-in. You may be able to buy a seat ahead of time for a fee.	Refunds are not allowed after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window. Delta says a change or cancellation may be possible for a fee, with any value left as an eCredit.
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.
Southwest Basic	Southwest's policy allows one carry-on and one personal item.	Checked bag fees apply to Basic fares.	A free Standard seat is assigned at check-in. Preferred and Extra Legroom seats cost extra.	Only by upgrading to a Choice fare or higher. Cancelling at least 10 minutes before departure gives a flight credit, which for Basic expires 6 months from booking.
JetBlue Main Base (bookings made after 29 Jul 2026)	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included.	Costs extra.	Change fee plus any fare difference. Cancelling gives travel credit minus a fee.
Frontier, without a bundle	Not included. One personal item only.	Not included. Prices vary by travel date and when you buy.	Costs extra, or a seat is assigned after check-in.	Not covered here. Check Frontier's rules before you book.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first 6 fare checks from New Orleans to Miami ran from 19 Sep to 11 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. The highest result was at least one and a half times the lowest. The 6 checks returned 5 different results. The lowest result came on 11 Oct. That is a small sample, so it shows that prices move, not when they are lowest. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

MSY: Nonstop flights (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSY: Public transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSY: Security checkpoint (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RTA: Route 202 Airport Express schedule (effective 20 Sep 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MIA: Airline directory (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MIA: Public transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MIA: Taxis and ride app (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MIA: Ground transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MIA: Skytrain map (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MIA: FAQs (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Miami-Dade County: Metrorail (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Miami-Dade County: Metrobus routes serving MIA (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Tri-Rail: Miami Airport station (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Assigned seating (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Carry-on baggage policy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Fare types and benefits (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: Fare options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: What is included in my fare (last modified 25 Mar 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bag options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bundles (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for MSY to MIA, 19 Sep 2026 to 11 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Where does the airport bus stop at MSY?

RTA's 202 Airport Express and Jefferson Transit's E1 bus both board on Level 1 Baggage Claim, outside Door 2, Zones B4 and B5.

When does the MSY checkpoint open?

MSY's consolidated security checkpoint on Level 2 opens at 3:30 a.m. and closes 30 minutes before the last scheduled departure. It has dedicated CLEAR lanes for standard and TSA PreCheck screening.

Can I take a train from MIA to Fort Lauderdale?

Yes. MIA describes Tri-Rail as a commuter train linking Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. Reach it on the free MIA Mover from level 3 of the terminal. A fare applies.

Does this page search Fort Lauderdale airport?

No. It searches Miami International (MIA). Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International (FLL) is a separate airport, so check which airport each result shows.

Do the lowest fares from New Orleans to Miami include a carry-on?

Southwest's policy allows one carry-on, American Basic Economy and JetBlue Main Base include one, and Delta says Main Basic passengers can bring one free. Frontier without a bundle and United Basic Economy on domestic flights include only a personal item.

How far is New Orleans from Miami?

MSY and MIA are about 674 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
Southwest Airlines	Included	$45	$55	southwest.com, Oct 27, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.