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$494+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Australia

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 3/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — SYD
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Australia

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 5/203:54 pm
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops24h 36m
United Airlines
Sat 5/2310:55 am
MEL
-
MSY
1 stop22h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/27$938
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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.
Wed 3/43:01 pm
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop20h 59m
Qantas Airways
Fri 3/64:05 pm
MEL
-
MSY
1 stop19h 48m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/28$945
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Mon 3/24:00 pm
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops48h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 3/1810:30 am
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops22h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/1$949
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Sat 5/92:45 pm
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops25h 00m
American Airlines
Sat 5/169:45 am
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops22h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/3$950
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Sat 5/99:40 am
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop31h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 5/1610:55 am
MEL
-
MSY
1 stop22h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3$957
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/139:45 am
MSY
-
BNE
2 stops30h 20m
Air Canada
Tue 10/2010:00 am
BNE
-
MSY
2 stops22h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/26$960
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/222:45 pm
MSY
-
SYD
2 stops26h 55m
Qantas Airways
Sun 5/1012:00 pm
SYD
-
MSY
1 stop19h 36m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/26$960
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 3/57:00 am
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops33h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 3/1011:30 am
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops24h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3$961
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Wed 4/153:00 pm
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop25h 50m
Delta
Wed 4/2210:00 am
MEL
-
MSY
1 stop28h 49m
Delta
Deal found 3/1$964
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/122:45 pm
MSY
-
SYD
1 stop25h 10m
Qantas Airways
Tue 5/196:45 pm
SYD
-
MSY
2 stops39h 06m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/27$972
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/49:27 am
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop26h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/610:45 am
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops22h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/28$976
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/52:45 pm
MSY
-
SYD
1 stop25h 10m
Qantas Airways
Sat 5/99:35 am
SYD
-
MSY
2 stops24h 16m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/1$984

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Orleans to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated March 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$938
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$494
(Qantas Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,356
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Sydney Kingsford Smith flight deals.
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From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Australia
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($261 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Australia that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/20

3:54 pm-7:30 am

2 stops24h 36m

Melbourne

Sat 5/23

10:55 am-6:33 pm

1 stop22h 38m

$938

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/15

3:00 pm-7:50 am

1 stop25h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 4/22

10:00 am-11:49 pm

1 stop28h 49m

$964

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/17

3:00 pm-7:50 am

1 stop25h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 4/24

10:00 am-11:49 pm

1 stop28h 49m

$1,014

New OrleansBrisbane

MSY - BNE

MSYBNE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/17

6:08 pm-7:05 am

2 stops45h 57m

Brisbane

Fri 4/24

10:00 am-9:32 pm

2 stops26h 32m

$1,053

New OrleansBrisbane

MSY - BNE

MSYBNE

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/17

6:05 pm-7:05 am

2 stops46h 00m

Brisbane

Fri 4/24

8:40 pm-5:06 pm

3 stops59h 26m

$1,228

New OrleansSydney

MSY - SYD

MSYSYD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/1

7:04 pm-6:55 am

1 stop20h 51m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/9

10:20 am-6:33 pm

1 stop23h 13m

$1,269

New OrleansSydney

MSY - SYD

MSYSYD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/16

2:55 pm-6:50 am

1 stop24h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/12

9:15 am-8:39 pm

2 stops26h 24m

$1,274

New OrleansSydney

MSY - SYD

MSYSYD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 7/19

6:40 pm-6:50 am

1 stop21h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/26

9:15 am-8:39 pm

2 stops26h 24m

$1,363

New OrleansSydney

MSY - SYD

MSYSYD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/18

3:48 pm-8:45 am

3 stops25h 57m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/26

9:55 am-8:04 pm

2 stops25h 09m

$1,365

New OrleansTownsville

MSY - TSV

MSYTSV

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/18

10:47 am-1:30 pm

2 stops35h 43m

Townsville

Sun 3/22

8:40 pm-9:26 pm

2 stops39h 46m

$1,379

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Australia (average of $578). Flying from New Orleans to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,380). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated March 3, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines from New Orleans to Australia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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

    Located just 11.4 mi from the city center, New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Australia from New Orleans.

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

    Airlines like United Airlines, Delta, and Air Canada fly from New Orleans to Australia in about 24h 36m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 21h 21m. New Orleans and Australia are separated by a distance of 9269 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Orleans to Australia?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Australia 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 Australia?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Australia (average of $578). Flying from New Orleans to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,380). 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 4 airlines flying from New Orleans to Australia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Australia. 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 March 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$907Average$1,432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,056Average$1,617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,125Average$1,334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,141Average$1,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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