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$129+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to El Paso (MSY - ELP)

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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — ELP
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to El Paso

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to El Paso (ELP). 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$237
(Delta)

One-way from

$129
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$604
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to El Paso
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to El Paso
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to El Paso. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/185:03 pmMSY - ELP
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Thu 8/211:12 pmELP - MSY
1 stop6h 07mDelta
Deal found 7/3$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 10/252:17 pmMSY - ELP
1 stop4h 56mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/282:35 pmELP - MSY
2 stops7h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$252
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/215:10 pmMSY - ELP
1 stop3h 35mSouthwest
Sun 8/244:10 pmELP - MSY
1 stop3h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Thu 11/206:09 pmMSY - ELP
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/243:08 pmELP - MSY
1 stop3h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$302
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/177:10 amMSY - ELP
2 stops16h 23mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/225:42 pmELP - MSY
2 stops35h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/1$999

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New OrleansEl Paso

MSY - ELP

MSYELP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/18

5:03 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop5h 59m

El Paso

Thu 8/21

1:12 pm-8:19 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$237

New OrleansEl Paso

MSY - ELP

MSYELP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/18

7:23 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop4h 22m

El Paso

Thu 8/21

7:00 am-7:55 pm

2 stops11h 55m

$312

New OrleansEl Paso

MSY - ELP

MSYELP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/21

7:35 am-1:25 pm

2 stops6h 50m

El Paso

Thu 7/31

11:15 am-4:50 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$412

New OrleansEl Paso

MSY - ELP

MSYELP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/17

7:10 am-10:33 pm

2 stops16h 23m

El Paso

Tue 7/22

5:42 pm-5:50 am

2 stops35h 08m

$999

New OrleansEl Paso

MSY - ELP

MSYELP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/2

5:25 am-12:16 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$129

New OrleansEl Paso

MSY - ELP

MSYELP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/2

3:25 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops8h 33m

$134

New OrleansEl Paso

MSY - ELP

MSYELP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/17

6:01 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$156

New OrleansEl Paso

MSY - ELP

MSYELP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/15

5:30 am-10:00 am

2 stops5h 30m

$219

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Deals found on 7/1

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to El Paso

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to El Paso (average of $322). Flying from New Orleans to El Paso in June is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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 ELP?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to El Paso. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

When flying from New Orleans to El Paso, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 46% versus a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing El Paso

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to El Paso. 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 El Paso. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to El Paso, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,286 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to El Paso round-trip?

    Currently priced at $237, Delta will fly you from New Orleans to El Paso and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $252 and $268, respectively. Delta is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $129 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $134 and Frontier from $156 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to El Paso 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 El Paso?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to El Paso (average of $322). Flying from New Orleans to El Paso in June is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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 3 airlines flying from New Orleans to El Paso

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to El Paso. 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$326Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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