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$166+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Fort Walton Beach, FL

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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — PNS
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Fort Walton Beach

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Round-trip from

$250
(Delta)

One-way from

$166
(Mytrip)
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Fort Walton Beach
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One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Fort Walton Beach
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Fort Walton Beach
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Fort Walton Beach. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/25:25 amMSY - VPS
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Mon 8/41:35 pmVPS - MSY
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/10$250
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 10/91:55 pmMSY - VPS
2 stops8h 00mSouthwest
Mon 10/136:30 pmVPS - MSY
1 stop4h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$341
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/34:55 pmMSY - VPS
2 stops27h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/63:35 pmVPS - MSY
2 stops28h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$438

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

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New Orleans

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Fort Walton Beach

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Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansValparaiso

MSY - VPS

MSYVPS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/2

5:25 am-10:15 am

1 stop4h 50m

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Mon 8/4

1:35 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$250

New OrleansValparaiso

MSY - VPS

MSYVPS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/9

1:55 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Mon 10/13

6:30 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$341

New OrleansValparaiso

MSY - VPS

MSYVPS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/3

4:55 pm-8:18 pm

2 stops27h 23m

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Sun 7/6

3:35 pm-7:44 pm

2 stops28h 09m

$438

New OrleansValparaiso

MSY - VPS

MSYVPS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/3

4:55 pm-8:18 pm

2 stops27h 23m

$166

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Deals found on 6/10

Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Fort Walton Beach

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Fort Walton Beach

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Fort Walton Beach?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Fort Walton Beach (average of $306). Flying from New Orleans to Fort Walton Beach in March 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 FO9?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Fort Walton Beach. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

When flying from New Orleans to Fort Walton Beach, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Fort Walton Beach by month

Plan your trip to Fort Walton Beach by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Fort Walton Beach ranges from 3.1 - 7.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.5 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Fort Walton Beach when rainfall is around 3.1 in.

Temperature in Fort Walton Beach by month

Plan your trip to Fort Walton Beach by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Fort Walton Beach, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Fort Walton Beach

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Fort Walton Beach. 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 Fort Walton Beach. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to Fort Walton Beach, such as Southwest and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to Fort Walton Beach?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from New Orleans to Fort Walton Beach. You should not have trouble finding flights to Fort Walton Beach from Louis Armstrong; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Fort Walton Beach per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the New Orleans airport to Fort Walton Beach. It is only a 11.4 mi journey to Louis Armstrong (MSY) from New Orleans’s city center.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Fort Walton Beach?

    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 Walton Beach.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Fort Walton Beach?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Fort Walton Beach 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 Walton Beach?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Fort Walton Beach (average of $306). Flying from New Orleans to Fort Walton Beach in March 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 Fort Walton Beach

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Fort Walton Beach. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$98Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$284Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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