Award flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to New Orleans (MSY)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 3 programs for MSP→MSY. Lowest economy: 12,500 points + $9.53 (Virgin Australia Velocity). Lowest first class: 38,200 miles + $5.60 (Delta SkyMiles).
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Minneapolis (MSP) to New Orleans (MSY) at a glance
- From
- Minneapolis-St. Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (MSP)
- To
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (MSY)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 3 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via Delta SkyMiles, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to New Orleans (MSY)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Australia VelocityLowest observed | 12,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 193 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 145 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 19,800 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 322 | See dates |
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 38,200 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 3 | 322 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 59,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 155 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Virgin Australia Velocity.
Premium economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
Business class: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $9.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 38,200 pts + $5.60 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 59,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 12,500 points via Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed nonstop space on 7 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 38,200 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 319 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Minneapolis (MSP) to New Orleans (MSY) on points
| Month | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| 12,500 · Velocity (9 dates) | 50,500 · SkyMiles (16 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (22 dates) | 38,200 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (10 dates) | 38,200 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (23 dates) | 41,200 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (18 dates) | 41,200 · SkyMiles (28 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (18 dates) | 41,200 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (19 dates) | 41,200 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (25 dates) | 41,200 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (18 dates) | 41,200 · SkyMiles (30 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (14 dates) | 41,200 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 12,500 · Velocity (17 dates) | 41,200 · SkyMiles (31 dates) | |
| 16,500 · Virgin Atlantic (3 dates) | 59,500 · Virgin Atlantic (2 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to Virgin Australia Velocity.
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Search Minneapolis (MSP) to New Orleans (MSY)Questions about award flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to New Orleans (MSY)
What's the lowest Minneapolis (MSP) to New Orleans (MSY) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 12,500 points + $9.53 with Virgin Australia Velocity. Virgin Australia Velocity showed economy award space on 193 departure dates (newest observation Oct 3, 2026, 08:16 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Minneapolis (MSP) to New Orleans (MSY)?
3 programs in the last 30 days: Delta SkyMiles (economy 322 dates, first class 322 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 193 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 145 dates, first class 155 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Minneapolis (MSP) to New Orleans (MSY)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via Delta SkyMiles, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 12,500 points with Virgin Australia Velocity.
Which credit card points can book awards from Minneapolis (MSP) to New Orleans (MSY)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Minneapolis (MSP) to New Orleans (MSY)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 12,500 points with Velocity (25 dates); in first class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 38,200 miles with SkyMiles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.