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$560+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Istanbul (IST)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — IST
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Wed 11/26
Wed 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Istanbul are usually found in October or January, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Istanbul (IST). 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 October 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$560
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Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$766
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 27, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/47:55 pmMSY - IST
1 stop20h 15mBritish Airways
Thu 12/257:35 amIST - MSY
1 stop19h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/25$560
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:55 pmMSY - IST
1 stop20h 15mBritish Airways
Thu 1/157:35 amIST - MSY
1 stop19h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/25$562
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/42:15 pmMSY - IST
2 stops23h 30mLufthansa
Thu 12/256:30 amIST - MSY
2 stops24h 11mLufthansa
Deal found 10/25$569
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Thu 12/48:00 amMSY - IST
2 stops29h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/246:30 amIST - MSY
2 stops23h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/25$575
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/47:55 pmMSY - IST
1 stop33h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 12/242:45 pmIST - MSY
1 stop36h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 10/25$579
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 12/36:07 pmMSY - IST
2 stops38h 58mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/246:30 amIST - MSY
2 stops23h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/25$580
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/45:13 pmMSY - IST
2 stops25h 37mDelta
Tue 12/234:50 amIST - MSY
2 stops26h 02mDelta
Deal found 10/25$587
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/237:26 pmMSY - IST
2 stops36h 29mDelta
Tue 1/134:50 amIST - MSY
2 stops27h 40mDelta
Deal found 10/25$593
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/235:55 pmMSY - IST
2 stops38h 00mDelta
Sun 1/115:55 pmIST - MSY
2 stops34h 02mDelta
Deal found 10/25$595
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/127:47 amMSY - IST
2 stops31h 08mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/1712:25 pmIST - MSY
2 stops27h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/25$601

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Istanbul 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 October 27, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Istanbul Airport that are best for you.

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New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/8

7:55 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop36h 30m

Istanbul

Mon 1/12

6:40 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop32h 15m

$562

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/8

7:55 pm-1:10 am

1 stop20h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 1/14

2:45 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop36h 10m

$562

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/10

7:55 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Istanbul

Sat 1/17

7:35 am-5:55 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$562

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/13

2:13 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops18h 52m

Istanbul

Sun 2/22

6:30 am-5:17 pm

2 stops19h 47m

$572

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/7

11:43 am-3:50 am

2 stops31h 07m

Istanbul

Tue 1/13

4:50 am-6:57 pm

2 stops23h 07m

$587

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/13

12:48 pm-6:05 pm

3 stops44h 17m

Istanbul

Sun 2/22

6:30 am-11:28 pm

2 stops25h 58m

$587

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/7

11:43 am-3:50 am

2 stops31h 07m

Istanbul

Sat 1/17

4:50 am-5:52 pm

2 stops22h 02m

$587

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/4

5:13 pm-3:50 am

2 stops25h 37m

Istanbul

Tue 12/23

4:50 am-9:52 pm

2 stops26h 02m

$587

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/8

11:43 am-4:55 pm

2 stops20h 12m

Istanbul

Tue 1/13

5:55 pm-6:47 pm

2 stops33h 52m

$589

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/9

11:14 am-4:55 pm

2 stops20h 41m

Istanbul

Tue 1/13

5:55 pm-6:47 pm

2 stops33h 52m

$589

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Compare providers for flights from New Orleans to Istanbul

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 to Istanbul in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Istanbul Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Istanbul Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Istanbul Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Istanbul Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 New Orleans-Istanbul Airport 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 New Orleans to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Istanbul Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New Orleans to Istanbul Airport, you should look to book at least 89 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 to Istanbul Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Istanbul Airport (average of $566). Flying from New Orleans to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,072). 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 MSY to IST?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 27, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New Orleans to Istanbul Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Istanbul Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Istanbul Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. 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 Istanbul. Reviews last updated October 27, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to Istanbul Airport, such as Delta, KLM, and Turkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,406 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,030 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,532 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,476 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,996 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to Istanbul?

    For a flight from New Orleans to Istanbul, you will be flying from Louis Armstrong. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city. Louis Armstrong is the only New Orleans airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day. 7 airlines have flights to Istanbul from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to Istanbul Airport?

    British Airways can get you from New Orleans to Istanbul Airport in just under 36h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to . New Orleans and Istanbul Airport are separated by a distance of 6158 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from New Orleans to Istanbul Airport is British Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $599 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are KLM and Delta, starting at $604 and $631 round-trip. British Airways is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Istanbul 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 New Orleans to Istanbul Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Istanbul Airport (average of $566). Flying from New Orleans to Istanbul Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,072). 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 7 airlines flying from New Orleans to Istanbul

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Istanbul. 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 October 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$599Average$1,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$604Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$631Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$636Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$640Average$1,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$868Average$1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$969Average$1,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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