Fresno

$201+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Fresno (MSY - FAT)

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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — FAT
May 5 — May 121
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Fresno

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Fresno (FAT). 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 April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$273
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$201
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$446
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Fresno Airterminal flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Fresno Airterminal flights.
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Fresno Airterminal
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Fresno Airterminal
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($52 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Fresno

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Fresno
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Fresno. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 8/127:17 amMSY - FAT
1 stop8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/162:52 pmFAT - MSY
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/282:55 pmMSY - FAT
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Sat 7/55:15 pmFAT - MSY
2 stops12h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/29$343
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 6/287:30 amMSY - FAT
2 stops7h 15mSouthwest
Sat 7/510:50 amFAT - MSY
2 stops8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$498
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/1012:00 pmMSY - FAT
2 stops12h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/156:30 pmFAT - MSY
3 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$574

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

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New Orleans

Fly to

Fresno

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansFresno

MSY - FAT

MSYFAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/12

7:17 am-1:34 pm

1 stop8h 17m

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 8/16

2:52 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$273

New OrleansFresno

MSY - FAT

MSYFAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/28

2:55 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 7/5

5:15 pm-7:56 am

2 stops12h 41m

$343

New OrleansFresno

MSY - FAT

MSYFAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/28

7:30 am-12:45 pm

2 stops7h 15m

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 7/5

10:50 am-9:15 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$498

New OrleansFresno

MSY - FAT

MSYFAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/10

12:00 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops12h 45m

Fresno Airterminal

Thu 5/15

6:30 pm-11:15 pm

3 stops26h 45m

$574

New OrleansFresno

MSY - FAT

MSYFAT

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/18

5:12 am-9:43 am

1 stop6h 31m

$201

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Deals found on 4/29

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Orleans to Fresno in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Fresno flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Fresno flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Fresno flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Fresno flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New Orleans-Fresno flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Fresno

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Fresno

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Fresno (average of $363). Flying from New Orleans to Fresno in June is currently the most expensive (average of $504). 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 FAT?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Fresno. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New Orleans to Fresno in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Fresno by month

Plan your trip to Fresno by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Fresno ranges from 0.0 - 2.2 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.2 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Fresno when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Fresno by month

Plan your trip to Fresno by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Fresno, 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 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Fresno

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Fresno. 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 Fresno. Reviews last updated April 30, 2025.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Fresno. 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 Fresno round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New Orleans to Fresno round-trip from $273. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $343, and Southwest, from $498. American Airlines is priced at 35% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Fresno (average of $363). Flying from New Orleans to Fresno in June is currently the most expensive (average of $504). 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 2 airlines flying from New Orleans to Fresno

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$406Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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