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$47+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Durham, NC

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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — RDU
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Durham

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Orleans to Durham flight deals. Data was last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$96
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$47
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$155
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Durham
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Durham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Durham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/25:44 pmMSY - RDU
Nonstop2h 10mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/53:20 pmRDU - MSY
Nonstop2h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$96
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/17:10 amMSY - RDU
Nonstop2h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/53:20 pmRDU - MSY
Nonstop2h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$98
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/255:44 pmMSY - RDU
Nonstop2h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/294:44 pmRDU - MSY
Nonstop2h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$104
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/165:19 pmMSY - RDU
Nonstop2h 06mSpirit Airlines
Sun 10/263:20 pmRDU - MSY
Nonstop2h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$106
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/248:30 amMSY - RDU
Nonstop2h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/263:20 pmRDU - MSY
Nonstop2h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$109
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 10/165:19 pmMSY - RDU
Nonstop2h 06mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/233:20 pmRDU - MSY
Nonstop2h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$110
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/318:30 amMSY - RDU
Nonstop2h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/23:20 pmRDU - MSY
Nonstop2h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$114
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/165:19 pmMSY - RDU
Nonstop2h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/274:44 pmRDU - MSY
Nonstop2h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$117
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Mon 10/205:32 pmMSY - RDU
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/233:20 pmRDU - MSY
Nonstop2h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$118
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/185:44 pmMSY - RDU
Nonstop2h 10mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/213:30 pmRDU - MSY
Nonstop2h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$120

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Durham 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Durham that are best for you.

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New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 10/19

5:19 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 10/26

3:20 pm-4:24 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$106

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/24

8:30 am-11:33 am

Nonstop2h 03m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 10/26

3:20 pm-4:24 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$113

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/24

8:30 am-11:33 am

Nonstop2h 03m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/27

4:44 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

$118

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 12/12

8:30 am-11:33 am

Nonstop2h 03m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 12/15

4:44 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

$118

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/20

5:32 pm-3:37 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 10/26

3:20 pm-4:24 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$118

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/16

5:19 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/24

1:51 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$136

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/29

8:30 am-11:33 am

Nonstop2h 03m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/29

4:44 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

$137

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/12

8:05 am-11:09 am

Nonstop2h 04m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/15

4:29 pm-5:57 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

$138

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/16

5:19 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/28

6:10 am-5:05 pm

2 stops11h 55m

$141

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 11/14

12:26 pm-5:44 pm

1 stop4h 18m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 11/15

6:00 am-11:21 am

1 stop6h 21m

$147

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Durham

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Durham from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Durham

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Durham. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New Orleans to Durham. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Durham (average of $206). Flying from New Orleans to Durham in March is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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 DU8?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Durham. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Orleans to Durham as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Durham?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Durham flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New Orleans to Durham

Explore weekly flight availability from New Orleans to Durham. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

The most flights from MSY to DU8 are scheduled on a Thursday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Durham

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Durham. 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 Durham. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Breeze Airways, and Delta from New Orleans to Durham to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Breeze Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Durham. 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 Durham?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from New Orleans to Durham. You should not have trouble finding flights to Durham from Louis Armstrong; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Durham per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the New Orleans airport to Durham. It is only a 11.4 mi journey to Louis Armstrong (MSY) from New Orleans’s city center.

  • How popular is this New Orleans to Durham flight route?

    This flight path from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Durham was viewed by 12 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Departing from New Orleans to Durham will take you 2h 03m. There are 778 mi between New Orleans and Durham. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Orleans to Durham?

    Before booking your flight to Durham from New Orleans, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Sun Country Air (100%), Breeze Airways (93%), Southwest( 90%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New Orleans to Durham? While on average our users pay $124, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $46. The most popular route (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Raleigh-Durham), is priced around $96.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Durham (average of $206). Flying from New Orleans to Durham in March is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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 New Orleans to Durham

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Durham. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$92Average$134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$101Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$119Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$156Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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