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$310+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Istanbul

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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — IST
Jan 19 — Jan 261
Mon 1/19
Mon 1/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Istanbul are usually found in January or November, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Istanbul
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This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/235:07 pmMSY - IST
1 stop33h 38mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/257:00 pmIST - MSY
2 stops32h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,958
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Tue 12/2311:56 amMSY - IST
2 stops20h 44mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/256:30 amIST - MSY
3 stops25h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$3,369
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/233:42 pmMSY - SAW
2 stops36h 38mEmirates
Thu 12/253:55 pmSAW - MSY
2 stops37h 11mEmirates
Deal found 12/20$4,921

Find 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 December 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$557
(oojo)

One-way from

$310
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$842
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Istanbul
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New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/17

6:00 am-5:45 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Istanbul

Thu 2/26

6:40 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops35h 40m

$560

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/28

11:46 am-12:25 am

2 stops27h 39m

Istanbul

Mon 2/23

6:40 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops32h 10m

$560

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 3/1

5:01 pm-12:50 am

2 stops22h 49m

Istanbul

Sat 3/7

2:55 pm-8:29 pm

2 stops38h 34m

$560

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/14

5:25 pm-1:05 am

2 stops23h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 5/12

8:15 am-10:51 pm

2 stops22h 36m

$560

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/1

7:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 4/10

5:40 am-11:04 am

2 stops37h 24m

$582

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/14

12:37 pm-9:15 pm

3 stops24h 38m

Istanbul

Tue 5/12

1:55 pm-11:21 am

2 stops29h 26m

$582

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/1

9:50 pm-12:25 am

1 stop18h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 4/10

8:20 am-8:00 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$588

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/17

2:40 pm-3:50 am

2 stops52h 10m

Istanbul

Tue 2/24

4:50 am-7:16 pm

2 stops23h 26m

$606

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/17

2:40 pm-3:50 am

2 stops52h 10m

Istanbul

Thu 2/26

4:50 am-9:57 pm

2 stops26h 07m

$606

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - SAW

MSYSAW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/1

2:40 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops18h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Fri 4/10

8:50 am-9:56 pm

2 stops21h 06m

$607

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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 December 12, 2025.

Booking 44 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Istanbul (average of $541). Flying from New Orleans to Istanbul in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,073). 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 December 20, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Istanbul?

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 December 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and Turkish 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
8,021 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
8,021 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
1,429 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
4,108 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,639 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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
7,600 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,021 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

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 6 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 $607, British Airways can have you in Istanbul from New Orleans in 18h 25m. The distance between New Orleans and Istanbul is about 6197 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 $560. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $574, and KLM, from $604. These flights start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Istanbul (average of $541). Flying from New Orleans to Istanbul in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,073). 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 6 airlines flying from New Orleans to Istanbul

Discover the top 6 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 December 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$560Average$954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$574Average$1,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$604Average$767FlexibilityNo 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%

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