What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Fort Smith?

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Fort Smith ranges from 2.6 - 5.5 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. August is typically the driest time to visit Fort Smith when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Fort Smith, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

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Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Fort Smith that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Fort Smith flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Fort Smith?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Fort Smith.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Fort Smith?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Fort Smith 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 Fort Smith?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Fort Smith (average of $447). Flying from New Orleans to Fort Smith in March is currently the most expensive (average of $574). 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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