To me the MSY (New Orleans) airport is larger than MEM (Memphis) but not by much. We love flying our N/S flight out of MSY to MCO. DH and I live near the MS/AL line and we drive 2 hours west to get a 1:45 minute flight east. We always do EBCI. It is the cheapest, non stop flight within 200miles from our house.
OP I am glad you found a perfect flight---next time you get a chance we would love to have you stop for a visit in the Big Easy.