Economy award flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to New Orleans (MSY)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 3 programs for MSP→MSY. Lowest: 12,500 points + $9.53 with Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed economy award space on 193 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via Virgin Australia Velocity, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Delta SkyMiles.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 12,500 pts + $9.53
- Virgin Australia Velocity
- Programs with space
- 3 of 3
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 322
- Delta SkyMiles
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 12,500 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on MSP→MSY, sorted by points.
| 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 |
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 economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $9.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $9.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 19,800 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 19,800 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 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 economy award space
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 12,500 points; nonstop space on 7 dates.
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: nonstop from 16,500 points; nonstop space on 104 dates.
- Delta SkyMiles: nonstop from 19,800 miles; nonstop space on 322 dates.
Best months for economy from MSP to MSY
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 9 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 22 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 10 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 23 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 18 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 18 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 19 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 25 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 18 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 14 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 17 | |
| 16,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 3 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Delta SkyMiles
- United Airlines (UA): Virgin Australia Velocity
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.
Questions about economy award flights from MSP to MSY
What's the lowest economy award from Minneapolis to New Orleans?
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 programs had economy award space on MSP→MSY?
Virgin Australia Velocity (193 dates), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (145 dates) and Delta SkyMiles (322 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from MSP to MSY?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Virgin Australia Velocity, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Delta SkyMiles. The lowest nonstop award was 12,500 points with Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed nonstop economy space on 7 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from MSP to MSY?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for May 2027 departures: 12,500 points with Velocity (25 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.