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$108+ Cheap flights from Louisville to New Orleans (SDF - MSY)

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SDF — MSY
Jul 12 — Jul 191
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Cheap flight deals from Louisville to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from Louisville to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisville to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2026.

This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2611:39 am
SDF
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 01m
Breeze Airways
Fri 10/308:05 am
MSY
-
SDF
Nonstop1h 54m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/9$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/511:39 am
SDF
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 01m
Breeze Airways
Wed 10/79:10 am
MSY
-
SDF
1 stop10h 21m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/8$211
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/228:45 am
SDF
-
MSY
1 stop4h 50m
Southwest
Tue 9/2910:50 am
MSY
-
SDF
1 stop11h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/236:55 pm
SDF
-
MSY
2 stops24h 10m
Breeze Airways
Wed 8/268:10 am
MSY
-
SDF
1 stop5h 06m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/10$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/192:56 pm
SDF
-
MSY
1 stop4h 31m
Breeze Airways
Sun 8/238:00 am
MSY
-
SDF
1 stop23h 46m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/10$258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/145:15 am
SDF
-
MSY
1 stop5h 20m
United Airlines
Sat 10/173:43 pm
MSY
-
SDF
1 stop5h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/11$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/25:07 pm
SDF
-
MSY
1 stop25h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/97:10 am
MSY
-
SDF
1 stop24h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/101:22 pm
SDF
-
MSY
1 stop5h 21m
American Airlines
Mon 9/145:52 pm
MSY
-
SDF
1 stop4h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/11$265
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/267:08 pm
SDF
-
MSY
2 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/308:05 am
MSY
-
SDF
Nonstop1h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$268

Find flight deals from Louisville to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$163
(Breeze Airways)

One-way from

$108
(Breeze Airways)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$366

Good round-trip deal

$198 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Louisville Intl-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Louisville Intl-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flights.
From Louisville Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Louisville Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Louisville Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisville to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisville to New Orleans that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

LouisvilleNew Orleans

SDF - MSY

SDFMSY

Louisville Intl

Wed 7/29

7:15 am-4:27 pm

2 stops10h 12m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/4

2:21 pm-8:01 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$285

LouisvilleNew Orleans

SDF - MSY

SDFMSY

Louisville Intl

Thu 7/9

6:54 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop5h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/16

7:12 pm-12:26 am

1 stop4h 14m

$289
Quickest round-trip

LouisvilleNew Orleans

SDF - MSY

SDFMSY

Louisville Intl

Thu 8/6

3:25 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop3h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/9

7:26 am-12:21 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$289

LouisvilleNew Orleans

SDF - MSY

SDFMSY

Louisville Intl

Thu 9/10

2:15 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops6h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/14

2:00 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops5h 30m

$313

LouisvilleNew Orleans

SDF - MSY

SDFMSY

Louisville Intl

Thu 8/6

6:15 am-11:01 am

1 stop5h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/9

8:00 am-2:37 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$336

LouisvilleNew Orleans

SDF - MSY

SDFMSY

Louisville Intl

Sun 9/27

5:40 am-1:55 pm

2 stops9h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/29

7:10 am-3:15 pm

2 stops7h 05m

$340

LouisvilleNew Orleans

SDF - MSY

SDFMSY

Louisville Intl

Tue 7/14

8:45 am-6:50 pm

2 stops11h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/16

6:15 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop3h 15m

$358

LouisvilleNew Orleans

SDF - MSY

SDFMSY

Louisville Intl

Fri 10/30

4:35 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops7h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 11/5

7:45 am-3:25 pm

2 stops6h 40m

$375

LouisvilleNew Orleans

SDF - MSY

SDFMSY

Louisville Intl

Fri 7/3

6:05 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop4h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 7/5

10:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop10h 50m

$376

LouisvilleNew Orleans

SDF - MSY

SDFMSY

Louisville Intl

Fri 7/3

4:40 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop4h 52m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 7/5

6:19 am-11:53 am

1 stop4h 34m

$379

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Compare providers for flights from Louisville to New Orleans

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Louisville to New Orleans in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Louisville-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Louisville-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Louisville-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Louisville-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Louisville-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Louisville to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Louisville to New Orleans

How far ahead should I book a flight from Louisville to New Orleans?

The price you pay for your flight from Louisville to New Orleans may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 74 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Louisville to New Orleans?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to New Orleans (average of $254). Flying from Louisville to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $422). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SDF to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Louisville to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Louisville to New Orleans in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 76% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Louisville to New Orleans?

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Orleans. Reviews last updated June 12, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways,Southwest, andDelta from Louisville to New Orleans. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Louisville to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this Louisville to New Orleans flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Louisville to New Orleans?

    United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest can get you from Louisville to New Orleans in just under 5h 49m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 23m. Louisville and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 621 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Louisville to New Orleans round-trip?

    Flying on Breeze Airways is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at $83. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $183 and $236, respectively. Breeze Airways is priced at 75% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Louisville to New Orleans one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $76 on Breeze Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $123 and Southwest from $127 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Louisville to New Orleans?

    On average you can expect to pay $276 for a flight from Louisville to New Orleans. The cheapest flight overall is $188 while the most popular route, (Louisville Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) is currently priced at $168.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Louisville to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Louisville to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Louisville to New Orleans?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Louisville to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Louisville to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Louisville to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Louisville to New Orleans?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to New Orleans (average of $254). Flying from Louisville to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $422). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Louisville to New Orleans

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Louisville to New Orleans. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$83Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$183Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$243Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$250Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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