Award flights from New Orleans (MSY) to New York JFK
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 8 programs for MSY→JFK. Lowest economy: 6,700 points + $5.60 (JetBlue TrueBlue). Lowest business class: 30,000 miles + $45.45 (Etihad Guest). Lowest first class: 18,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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New Orleans (MSY) to New York JFK at a glance
- From
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (MSY)
- To
- John F. Kennedy International, New York, United States (JFK)
- Programs with award space seen
- 8 of 9 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), 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 York JFK
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue TrueBlueLowest observed | 6,700 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 7,200 pts | JetBlue (B6) | 9+ | 313 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 321 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 9,700 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 7 | 309 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 4 | 250 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 325 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $25.53 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6) | 7 | 229 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 15,500 pts + $20.07 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 6 | 30 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 257 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest observed | 30,000 pts + $45.45 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 6 | 167 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,500 pts + $32.18 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 4 | 23 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 18,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 321 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 24,100 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 309 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 253 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 3 | 325 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 59,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 135 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest and Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
Premium economy: 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 | JetBlue TrueBlue | 6,700 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Delta SkyMiles | 9,700 pts + $5.60 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 30,000 pts + $45.45 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,500 pts + $32.18 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 18,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 24,100 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 | 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 7,200 points via JetBlue TrueBlue, which showed nonstop space on 312 dates (6 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 40,500 miles via Air France/KLM Flying Blue, which showed nonstop space on 13 dates.
- First class: nonstop from 24,100 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 309 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from New Orleans (MSY) to New York JFK on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 30,000 · Etihad Guest (12 dates) | 18,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | |
| 6,700 · TrueBlue (28 dates) | 30,000 · Etihad Guest (12 dates) | 18,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 6,700 · TrueBlue (30 dates) | 30,000 · Etihad Guest (9 dates) | 18,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 30,000 · Etihad Guest (21 dates) | 18,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (25 dates) | 30,000 · Etihad Guest (8 dates) | 18,000 · AAdvantage (25 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 30,000 · Etihad Guest (11 dates) | 18,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 30,000 · Etihad Guest (11 dates) | 18,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 30,000 · Etihad Guest (13 dates) | 18,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 30,000 · Etihad Guest (18 dates) | 18,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 30,000 · Etihad Guest (20 dates) | 18,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 30,000 · Etihad Guest (28 dates) | 18,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 30,000 · Etihad Guest (4 dates) | 18,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 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 |
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Search New Orleans (MSY) to New York JFKQuestions about award flights from New Orleans (MSY) to New York JFK
What's the lowest New Orleans (MSY) to New York JFK award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 6,700 points + $5.60 with JetBlue TrueBlue. JetBlue TrueBlue showed economy award space on 313 departure dates (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 00:17 UTC). In business class, 30,000 miles + $45.45 with Etihad Guest. Etihad Guest showed business-class award space on 167 departure dates (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 20:54 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from New Orleans (MSY) to New York JFK?
8 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 321 dates, first class 321 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 250 dates, first class 253 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 313 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 309 dates, first class 309 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 229 dates, business class 167 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 30 dates, business class 23 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 325 dates, first class 325 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 257 dates, first class 135 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from New Orleans (MSY) to New York JFK?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 7,200 points with JetBlue TrueBlue.
Which credit card points can book awards from New Orleans (MSY) to New York JFK?
American Express Membership Rewards: JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: JetBlue TrueBlue (1:0.6), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), 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 New Orleans (MSY) to New York JFK?
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 Dec 2026 departures, 6,700 points with TrueBlue (30 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Aug 2027 departures, 30,000 miles with Etihad Guest (28 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.