New Orleans

$39+ Cheap flights from New Orleans

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — JFK
Jan 16 — Jan 231
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What to know about flights from New Orleans

Discover essential information about flights departing from New Orleans, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the New Orleans airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated December 17, 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$40

Cheapest round-trip flight

$70

Cheapest airline

Spirit Airlines

Most popular destination

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)

Good round-trip deal

$68 or less

Good one-way deal

$52 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong is currently to Orlando.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong is currently to Orlando.
On average, Spirit Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (avg. price of $180).
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is currently the most popular flight destination from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (average round-trip price of $246).
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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Cheapest flights from New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on December 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sat 2/216:52 amMSY - ATL
Nonstop1h 45mFrontier
Sat 2/214:18 pmATL - MSY
Nonstop1h 46mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$66
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sat 2/216:52 amMSY - ATL
Nonstop1h 45mFrontier
Mon 2/235:18 pmATL - MSY
Nonstop1h 46mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$68
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/196:10 amMSY - ATL
Nonstop1h 45mFrontier
Sat 2/214:18 pmATL - MSY
Nonstop1h 46mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$69
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/153:44 pmMSY - ATL
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Sun 1/181:54 pmATL - MSY
Nonstop1h 44mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$70
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/164:14 pmMSY - ATL
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Sun 1/181:54 pmATL - MSY
Nonstop1h 44mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$71
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/164:14 pmMSY - ATL
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Mon 1/192:32 pmATL - MSY
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$76
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:05 pmMSY - ATL
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Tue 1/63:25 pmATL - MSY
Nonstop1h 45mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$78
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 2/196:10 amMSY - ATL
Nonstop1h 45mFrontier
Mon 2/235:18 pmATL - MSY
Nonstop1h 46mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$79
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/63:10 pmMSY - ATL
1 stop8h 48mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/83:15 pmATL - MSY
Nonstop1h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$80
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sat 1/246:05 amMSY - ATL
1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/265:14 pmATL - MSY
Nonstop1h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$82
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/158:36 pmMSY - MCO
Nonstop1h 44mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/199:59 pmMCO - MSY
Nonstop1h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16$86
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Thu 1/810:47 amMSY - MCO
1 stop6h 30mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/89:59 pmMCO - MSY
Nonstop1h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/15$88

Find flights from New Orleans within your budget

 
Find flights departing from New Orleans that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on December 17, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

Fly to

John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansAtlanta

MSY - ATL

MSYATL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

5:00 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 1/4

8:20 pm-8:57 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$72

New OrleansAtlanta

MSY - ATL

MSYATL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/30

5:05 pm-7:47 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 1/6

3:25 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$78

New OrleansOrlando

MSY - MCO

MSYMCO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/4

8:57 pm-7:43 am

1 stop9h 46m

Orlando

Fri 2/6

9:59 pm-10:58 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

$89

New OrleansOrlando

MSY - MCO

MSYMCO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/8

8:36 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Orlando

Sat 1/10

3:07 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$95

New OrleansAtlanta

MSY - ATL

MSYATL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/13

6:05 am-2:20 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 1/20

5:43 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$103

New OrleansOrlando

MSY - MCO

MSYMCO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/21

6:05 am-2:12 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Orlando

Wed 1/28

3:07 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$108

New OrleansOrlando

MSY - MCO

MSYMCO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/26

10:47 am-6:17 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Orlando

Thu 1/29

3:07 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$109

New OrleansOrlando

MSY - MCO

MSYMCO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/5

6:05 am-2:03 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Orlando

Sun 2/8

7:50 am-8:58 am

Nonstop2h 08m

$115

New OrleansOrlando

MSY - MCO

MSYMCO

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/5

6:05 am-2:03 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Orlando

Mon 2/9

9:59 pm-10:58 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

$123

New OrleansAtlanta

MSY - ATL

MSYATL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/9

7:00 am-3:32 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 1/11

5:34 am-9:42 am

1 stop5h 08m

$125

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Compare providers for flights from 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 New Orleans in December
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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: Among all the travel providers offering deals on flights from New Orleans, CheapOair has been found to have the most accurate pricing. Users can find the same prices on deals on Cheapflights as CheapOair about >95% of the time. This is based on searches for flights from New Orleans made on Cheapflights over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: In terms of trustworthiness, Cheapflights users rate CheapOair the highest out of those offering flight deals from New Orleans. CheapOair has a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best) and has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights from New Orleans. This info is gathered from Cheapflights searches over the past month.

New Orleans travel tips

Get helpful tips and advice for traveling to or from New Orleans. Find recommendations for transportation, accommodations, local attractions, dining options, and other practical tips to enhance your travel experience. Please note that the travel tips are based on general knowledge and recommendations. Data last updated December 17, 2025.
  • When traveling to any destination globally from New Orleans, flying from New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) is ideal as the airport handles many international flights. MSY is the largest in North America, consisting of three concourses, A, B, and C, and 35 gates spread through a single terminal.
  • If you are nursing a child, you can utilize the available facilities at the airport to care for your baby in private. The baby care rooms are equipped with comfortable seating, changing tables, and power outlets for convenience. There are mothers’ rooms in every concourse.
  • If you are traveling with a pet, ensure your furry companion meets the requirements for access to the airport and flight. While at the airport, you can attend to your pet at the relief areas airside close to Shake Shack and landside in front of the Long-Term Parking garage.

Best time to book a flight from New Orleans

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Travel insights for flights from New Orleans

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New Orleans including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight from New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New Orleans, you should look to book at least 66 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans (average of $68). Flying from New Orleans in January will prove the most costly (average of $127). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from New Orleans would be wise to consider leaving during Tuesday afternoons when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Thursday at noon when fares are usually the most expensive.

Airline reviews for flights from New Orleans

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from New Orleans. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your New Orleans travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on December 17, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, American Airlines, and JetBlue from New Orleans have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from New Orleans. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated December 17, 2025.
  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from New Orleans?

    This month, the top selected destinations from New Orleans are Denver, Boston, Newark Airport. Throughout the year, Denver, Boston, Atlanta are some of the top choices made by users flying from New Orleans.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New Orleans to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of New Orleans for as low as $40 to Orlando Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $435 to fly from New Orleans.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to anywhere?

    Over the past few days, we've found that Spirit Airlines, JetBlue, and Frontier have the cheapest prices from New Orleans. Spirit Airlines flights from New Orleans to Atlantic City ($49), JetBlue flights from New Orleans to Boston Logan Intl ($51), and Frontier flights from New Orleans to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson ($51).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from New Orleans?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from New Orleans we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Savannah starting at $98
    Fly from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Myrtle Beach starting at $103
    Fly from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Fayetteville starting at $138
    Fly from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Richmond starting at $218

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from New Orleans?

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from New Orleans, consider Baltimore. Prices start at $193 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans?

    March is currently the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans. At this moment in time January is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from New Orleans?

    Check out the cheapest flights from New Orleans to embark to:
    Fly from New Orleans to Fort Lauderdale from $54 round trip
    Fly from New Orleans to Orlando from $70 round trip
    Fly from New Orleans to Chicago from $72 round trip
    Fly from New Orleans to Tampa from $91 round trip
    Fly from New Orleans to Philadelphia from $92 round trip

  • What can I enjoy doing at New Orleans Airport during my waiting time?

    New Orleans Airport hosts live music performances periodically at the jazz garden landside at the arrivals level, in the middle of the airport’s terminal. The live performances can also be airside. You can also meditate in the designated room in the Main terminal on level 2. If you are a foreigner in New Orleans for less than 90 days, you can go for tax-free shopping and get your refund at the tax-free counter with a valid foreign passport and an international flight ticket. You could visit a food concession within the airport for a meal, opening at 5 am, or go water refilling at one of the 11 stations past security. If you are an MSY Guest with a guest pass, you can still enjoy the concessions in the secure zone available from 11 am to 8 pm.

  • What ideal airport transportation do I have to New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport?

    One way to get to the airport on a budget is by bus. If you are coming from the downtown area of New Orleans, taking the Veterans E1 Jefferson Transit bus would be ideal. However, if your residence is near the Union Passenger Bus Bay 2 or Cleveland Elk Place, you can take the Regional Transportation Authority’s (RTA) Airport Express Bus. New Orleans airport has car rental agencies on-site that offer rental services. If you are using a rented vehicle from one of the agencies at the airport, you can use the vehicle for transit to the airport and drop it off at the Rental Car Facility or park there as you connect to the airport terminal via a shuttle bus. If you are coming from a hotel offering shuttle services to the airport, it is a convenient way to get there. For a quick, private, and convenient ride to the airport, you can take a taxi from your residential area. The taxi services are metered. If you have a lot of time to get to the airport, you can opt for a ride app to the airport.

  • What accessibility services does New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport offer?

    New Orleans airport subscribes to a non-discriminatory policy that enables passengers, even those with special needs to access the airport’s facilities and services equally. If you have limited mobility and would require wheelchair and assistance services, you can request the wheelchair from the airline you fly and get wheelchair assistance services from the airport. New Orleans is architectural barrier-free to allow access of persons with mobility difficulties to access the airport’s facilities easily. MSY has adult changing tables in family care restrooms on level 2 just before security to the right and close to Shake Shack after the security checkpoint. If you have hidden conditions like PTSD, Asperger Syndrome, and Autism, you can request an extra level of assistance where you will be given a sunflower bracelet or lanyard for ease of identification by the airport staff and other passengers.

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