Award flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Dubai (DXB)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 7 programs for MSY→DXB. Lowest economy: 40,000 miles + $7.00 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 220,000 miles + $31.20 (United MileagePlus); mixed cabin from 95,000 miles + $245.90 (Etihad Guest). Lowest premium economy: 55,000 miles + $23.90 (United MileagePlus).
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New Orleans (MSY) to Dubai (DXB) at a glance
- From
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (MSY)
- To
- Dubai International, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB)
- Programs with award space seen
- 7 of 7 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL), Lufthansa (LH) and 7 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Jan 2027
- Most dates with space
- 18 of 18 departure dates checked (Etihad Guest, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Dubai (DXB)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $7.00 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Etihad Airways (EY) +2 more | — | 14 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $15.00 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), Lufthansa (LH) +4 more | 9+ | 16 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 44,900 pts + $37.20 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 7 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 50,500 pts + $239.10 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) | 9+ | 13 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $69.80 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 8 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 56,500 pts + $279.40 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 7 | 18 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 64,320 pts + $57.71 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 6 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $23.90 | 2 stops | ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), Lufthansa (LH), SWISS (LX) +1 more | 8 | 14 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + $50.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Etihad Airways (EY), Qatar Airways (QR) | — | 3 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 112,800 pts + $37.20 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 2 | 7 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 117,660 pts + $85.31 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 6 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 356,000 pts + $368.30 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 2 | 4 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Alaska Atmos Rewards and Etihad Guest.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $24.80 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Etihad Airways (EY) | — | 1 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 95,000 pts + $245.90Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY) | 2 | 17 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $31.20 | 2 stops | ITA Airways (AZ), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 14 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 220,963 pts + $85.31Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 5 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 318,500 pts + $543.80 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 2 | 5 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Alaska Atmos Rewards and Delta SkyMiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest, mixed cabin | 255,000 pts + $69.80Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 446,700 pts + $37.40 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and United MileagePlus.
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 | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $7.00 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 200,000 pts + $69.80 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $50.80 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $24.80 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 95,000 pts + $245.90Mixed cabin | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 318,500 pts + $543.80 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 421,138 pts + $88.61 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 446,700 pts + $37.40 | 2 | 2 stops | 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 in the observation window. 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.
Best months to fly from New Orleans (MSY) to Dubai (DXB) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 62,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 95,000 · Etihad Guest (2 dates)Mixed cabin | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (8 dates) | 70,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 446,700 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 140,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 205,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 395,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | 165,000 · Etihad Guest (3 dates) | 255,000 · Atmos (1 date)Mixed cabin |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| 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 | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search New Orleans (MSY) to Dubai (DXB)How many miles you need from New Orleans (MSY) to Dubai (DXB)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $7.00; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 55,000 miles + $23.90; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 220,000 miles + $31.20, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 95,000 miles + $245.90 with Etihad Guest; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
Questions about award flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Dubai (DXB)
What's the lowest New Orleans (MSY) to Dubai (DXB) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 40,000 miles + $7.00 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 15, 2026, 18:44 UTC for an Oct 19, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 14 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 17, 2026, 13:03 UTC). In business class, 220,000 miles + $31.20 with United MileagePlus. Seen Oct 13, 2026, 21:22 UTC for a Nov 22, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 14 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 15:02 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 95,000 miles + $245.90 with Etihad Guest. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from New Orleans (MSY) to Dubai (DXB)?
7 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 14 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 1 date); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 6 dates, premium economy 6 dates, business class 5 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 8 dates, first class 1 date); Delta SkyMiles (economy 7 dates, premium economy 7 dates, first class 1 date); Etihad Guest (economy 18 dates, business class 17 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 13 dates, premium economy 4 dates, business class 5 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 16 dates, premium economy 14 dates, business class 14 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from New Orleans (MSY) to Dubai (DXB)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Air Canada, Air France and Alaska Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from New Orleans (MSY) to Dubai (DXB)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (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 Dubai (DXB)?
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 Nov 2026 departures, 40,000 miles with AAdvantage (8 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 165,000 miles with Etihad Guest (3 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Nov 2026 departures from 95,000 miles with Etihad Guest. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.