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$56+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Durham, NC

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MSY — RDU
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
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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 December 18, 2025.

This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/291:59 pmMSY - RDU
1 stop17h 15mFrontier
Sun 1/46:00 amRDU - MSY
1 stop11h 27mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$184
This Trip.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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/291:59 pmMSY - RDU
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/305:50 pmRDU - MSY
1 stop7h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$204
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:40 amMSY - RDU
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/46:00 amRDU - MSY
1 stop11h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$206
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/255:22 pmMSY - RDU
1 stop17h 58mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/305:50 pmRDU - MSY
1 stop29h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/316:40 amMSY - RDU
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/21:15 pmRDU - MSY
1 stop8h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$213
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Wed 12/317:10 amMSY - RDU
Nonstop2h 03mBreeze Airways
Fri 1/25:33 pmRDU - MSY
1 stop5h 18mBreeze Airways
Deal found 12/18$221
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/218:14 amMSY - RDU
1 stop9h 14mFrontier
Sun 1/46:00 amRDU - MSY
1 stop11h 27mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$248
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/291:59 pmMSY - RDU
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/45:03 pmRDU - MSY
Nonstop2h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$264

Find 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 December 18, 2025.

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3 stars

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CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$118
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$56
(CheapOair)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$218
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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 December 18, 2025.
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New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/23

8:05 am-11:09 am

Nonstop2h 04m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/26

4:24 pm-5:52 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

$117

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/15

6:05 am-2:13 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/22

3:08 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$122

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/12

8:36 pm-1:58 pm

1 stop16h 22m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/19

4:24 pm-5:52 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

$137

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/21

7:42 pm-2:13 pm

1 stop17h 31m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/24

6:45 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$141

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/9

8:05 am-11:09 am

Nonstop2h 04m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/12

3:08 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$158

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/6

8:15 am-11:21 am

Nonstop2h 06m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/8

4:51 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

$163

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 6/5

8:05 am-11:11 am

Nonstop2h 06m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/8

4:51 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

$163

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/14

8:15 am-11:19 am

Nonstop2h 04m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/15

12:02 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$176

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/25

4:49 pm-9:05 am

1 stop15h 16m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/28

2:15 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$181

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/23

6:05 am-2:13 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/26

7:19 pm-9:29 pm

3 stops27h 10m

$183

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Durham

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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 December 12, 2025.

Booking 42 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Durham (average of $75). Flying from New Orleans to Durham in March is currently the most expensive (average of $156). 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 December 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New Orleans to Durham in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 62% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 December 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Southwest, 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.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
248 reviews

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
248 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
248 reviews

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
248 reviews

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,006 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
248 reviews

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,053 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
248 reviews

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,190 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
248 reviews

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 16
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

RSW - ISP

There was no food offered so I had to just put okay. Other than that all was great.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 0 outbound flights 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 11 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 04m. There are 778 mi between New Orleans and Durham. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $46. Users have also found prices from $52 and $61 on Frontier and Breeze Airways, respectively.

  • 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: Southwest (100%), Spirit Airlines (100%), Breeze Airways( 96%).

  • 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 $192, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $69. The most popular route (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Raleigh-Durham), is priced around $118.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Durham (average of $75). Flying from New Orleans to Durham in March is currently the most expensive (average of $156). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$92Average$139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$98Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$118Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$156Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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