Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, solo, or with the whole family, you'll enjoy the flexibility of flying Southwest®.
Find your next flight from Miami to New Orleans now!
Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, solo, or with the whole family, you'll enjoy the flexibility of flying Southwest®.
Find your next flight from Miami to New Orleans now!
Miami, FL to New Orleans, LA
*Restrictions and exclusions apply. Seats and dates are limited. Select markets. 17 travel days available.
Southwest seats are first come, first served based on check-in order. But there are ways to board the plane earlier!
We make bag-checking a breeze with our flexible baggage policy. Here’s how to make your journey even smoother:
Take advantage of inflight entertainment with free movies4, free live TV5, free texting6, and $8 inflight Internet7.
We also offer free sodas, coffee, and snacks8—learn more about the inflight food and beverage experience.
Have a change of travel plans? We offer free same-day standby for all fare types. This means that you can retain your current flight while listing for standby on an earlier flight. If a seat becomes available, it’s yours at no charge!
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| Departing from | Miami International Airport (MIA) |
|---|---|
| Arriving at | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) |
| Average flight time | 2 hours 20 minutes |
| Distance | 675 miles |
| 96† | Weekly flights |
|---|---|
| 0 | Nonstop flight per day Monday through Friday |
| 1 ‡ | Nonstop flight on Saturday |
| 0 | Nonstop flight on Sunday |
Other popular flights from Miami:
†Weekly flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 12/1/2024 and 12/31/2024. Note: route may not operate every day of the week.
‡Nonstop flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights on Saturday between 12/1/2024 and 12/31/2024.
New Orleans is unlike any city in the world. Situated on the Gulf Coast along the Mississippi River, amid Lake Pontchartrain to the north and Lake Borgne to the east, its distinct history and culture make it a must-visit destination. Although the city was named for the French Duke of Orleans in the 1700s, the influences of Creole, Spanish, Black, Native American, and many others are palpable throughout. The restaurant scene, architecture, nightlife, and just about every other part of New Orleans echoes these cultures. While you may be familiar with the Mardi Gras celebration in NOLA every spring, the city is an excellent destination year-round.
Because of the more deadly portions of the city’s history, it is considered one of the best places for ghost hunting. The Crescent City brings people from all over the world to try to encounter paranormal beings. When you visit, you’ll find a variety of haunted New Orleans tours, from cemetery walking tours to nighttime bus tours around town—if you dare!
In general, however, New Orleans is a lively, musical city. All around town you’ll hear Dixieland jazz, traditional jazz, R&B, funk, hip-hop, or an amalgamation of a few genres. The music of New Orleans isn’t confined to just one genre or culture of origin; instead, it thrives on a variety of cultures and ethnicities, including Sicily and Cuba along with France, the Caribbean, and more. If you’re visiting during late spring, check out the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, or Jazz Fest, one of the country’s largest music festivals.
You’d be remiss to leave without enjoying some of the excellent cuisine. From beignets to gumbo, jambalaya, and red beans and rice, there are plenty of great dishes that have roots in New Orleans. Stop by a coffee shop to grab a café au lait made with coffee and chicory, grab dinner at a Cajun restaurant, and enjoy a jazz brunch the next morning. No matter where you decide to dine, morning, noon, and night you can get a taste of New Orleans culture and history through its gastronomy.
1EarlyBird Check-In® pricing starts at $15 one-way, and is subject to availability. Pricing may vary based on the popularity and length of each (one-way) flight. Please see optional travel charges for more details.
2Upgraded boarding prices and benefits are per eligible segment. Flights must be within 24 hours of departure to be eligible for upgraded boarding.
3First and second checked bags. Weight and size limits apply.
4Where available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer.
5Due to licensing restrictions, on WiFi-enabled international flights, free live TV and iHeartRadio may not be available for the full duration of flight.
6Texting only allows access to iMessage and WhatsApp (which must be downloaded and activated before connecting to SouthwestWiFi).
7Internet access for $8 per device from takeoff to landing. Price is subject to change. May not be available for the full duration of flight. In order to provide a top-notch Internet experience, we prohibit access to certain high-bandwidth applications and websites. We also prohibit access to certain obscene or offensive content.
8Flights traveling 175 miles or less will have only water available. Complimentary snacks are served on flights over 175 miles. If you’re flying between Hawaii and the continental U.S., you’ll have even more snacks to choose from.
9Free same-day standby: You can list for same-day standby for an earlier flight via a Southwest Customer Service Agent at the airport or the Southwest app or mobile web. You must request to be added to the same-day standby list at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure of your original flight or the no-show policy will apply. If using the app or mobile web, you must list your name 30 minutes ahead of scheduled departure. You will receive a message based on the contact preference selected during booking if you are cleared on the flight. Group bookings and Unaccompanied Minors are not eligible for same-day standby. You will be required to pay any government taxes and fees associated with these itinerary changes but refunds will be provided. Your original boarding position is not guaranteed on your standby flight. Southwest Business Customers booked through travel agencies may need to see a Southwest agent at the airport for a standby listing. See Southwest.com/standby for more details.