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$303+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Istanbul

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MSY — IST
Dec 5 — Dec 121
Fri 12/5
Fri 12/12
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Istanbul
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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:55 pmMSY - IST
1 stop20h 05mBritish Airways
Thu 1/157:35 amIST - MSY
1 stop19h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/3$555
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:55 pmMSY - IST
1 stop36h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 1/123:15 pmIST - MSY
1 stop35h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/5$560
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/212:30 pmMSY - IST
2 stops25h 15mLufthansa
Tue 12/96:30 amIST - MSY
2 stops21h 19mLufthansa
Deal found 11/4$563
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:35 pmMSY - IST
2 stops20h 30mLufthansa
Wed 12/106:30 amIST - MSY
2 stops24h 51mLufthansa
Deal found 11/3$564
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:58 amMSY - IST
2 stops22h 27mBritish Airways
Thu 1/157:35 amIST - MSY
1 stop19h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/3$565
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:14 pmMSY - IST
2 stops18h 51mLufthansa
Fri 1/166:30 amIST - MSY
2 stops24h 21mLufthansa
Deal found 11/5$574
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/27:55 pmMSY - IST
1 stop36h 30mBritish Airways
Tue 12/97:35 amIST - MSY
1 stop19h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/4$578
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Wed 12/313:42 pmMSY - IST
2 stops22h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/186:30 amIST - MSY
2 stops36h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/5$581
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Tue 12/211:26 amMSY - IST
2 stops31h 24mDelta
Mon 12/84:50 amIST - MSY
2 stops24h 17mDelta
Deal found 11/4$586
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Tue 12/306:54 pmMSY - IST
2 stops23h 56mDelta
Mon 1/125:55 pmIST - MSY
2 stops34h 02mDelta
Deal found 11/5$587
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/21:07 pmMSY - SAW
2 stops19h 18mKLM
Tue 12/99:00 amSAW - MSY
2 stops22h 18mKLM
Deal found 11/4$608
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Tue 12/21:07 pmMSY - SAW
2 stops19h 18mKLM
Fri 12/129:00 amSAW - MSY
2 stops22h 18mKLM
Deal found 11/5$733

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Istanbul (TR5). 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 November 5, 2025.

Round-trip from

$555
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$303
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$845
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Istanbul
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Istanbul 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 November 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Istanbul that are best for you.

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New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/2

11:46 am-5:45 pm

2 stops20h 59m

Istanbul

Tue 12/9

7:35 am-5:55 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$563

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/3

12:35 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops20h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 12/10

6:30 am-10:21 pm

2 stops24h 51m

$564

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/9

12:40 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops25h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 1/19

6:30 am-10:29 pm

2 stops24h 59m

$575

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/30

9:58 am-5:45 pm

2 stops22h 47m

Istanbul

Thu 1/15

7:35 am-5:55 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$579

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 2/1

2:11 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops23h 34m

Istanbul

Sat 2/28

6:30 am-10:38 pm

2 stops25h 08m

$580

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/2

11:26 am-3:50 am

2 stops31h 24m

Istanbul

Mon 12/8

4:50 am-8:07 pm

2 stops24h 17m

$586

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/30

6:54 pm-3:50 am

2 stops23h 56m

Istanbul

Sun 1/18

5:55 pm-4:09 pm

2 stops31h 14m

$587

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

3:43 pm-3:50 am

2 stops27h 07m

Istanbul

Sat 1/17

5:55 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops38h 35m

$587

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/30

6:54 pm-3:50 am

2 stops23h 56m

Istanbul

Mon 1/12

5:55 pm-6:57 pm

2 stops34h 02m

$587

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - SAW

MSYSAW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/2

1:07 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops19h 18m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 12/9

9:00 am-10:18 pm

2 stops22h 18m

$608

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Istanbul

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Istanbul from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Istanbul

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

Booking 39 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New Orleans to Istanbul. 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 Istanbul?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Istanbul (average of $559). Flying from New Orleans to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,072). 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 IST?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Istanbul. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 5, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New Orleans to Istanbul at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Istanbul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Istanbul. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. 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 Istanbul. Reviews last updated November 5, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and United Airlines from New Orleans to Istanbul 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,004 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,031 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,496 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to Istanbul?

    Most people fly from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) if they book a flight from New Orleans to Istanbul. On average, Louis Armstrong has 0 outbound flights to Istanbul per day from 7 airlines. New Orleans Louis Armstrong is conveniently located just 11.4 mi from New Orleans’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to Istanbul?

    For as low as $564, British Airways can have you in Istanbul from New Orleans in 20h 30m. The distance between New Orleans and Istanbul is about 6158 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New Orleans to Istanbul round-trip from $574. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from $599, and KLM, from $604. These flights start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $445 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from British Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on KLM and Lufthansa, with prices starting from $456 and $540, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Istanbul (average of $559). Flying from New Orleans to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,072). 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 7 airlines flying from New Orleans to Istanbul

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Istanbul. 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 November 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$574Average$1,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$599Average$983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$604Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$631Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$640Average$994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$969Average$1,354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$992Average$1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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