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$270+ 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 10/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — IST
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Istanbul are usually found in October or November, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$630
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$270
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$969
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Istanbul
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/143:25 pmMSY - IST
2 stops21h 55mLufthansa
Thu 11/136:30 amIST - MSY
2 stops24h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 9/15$630
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/62:14 pmMSY - IST
2 stops18h 51mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/206:30 amIST - MSY
2 stops24h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/12$637
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sun 11/96:05 pmMSY - IST
2 stops39h 20mAir Canada
Mon 11/179:25 pmIST - MSY
2 stops52h 52mAir Canada
Deal found 9/15$638
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/97:00 amMSY - IST
2 stops32h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 11/176:40 pmIST - MSY
1 stop32h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/15$643
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/96:05 pmMSY - IST
2 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/177:00 pmIST - MSY
2 stops31h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$657
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/146:00 amMSY - IST
2 stops35h 05mBritish Airways
Thu 11/137:35 amIST - MSY
1 stop19h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/15$658
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Thu 11/67:55 pmMSY - IST
1 stop36h 30mBritish Airways
Thu 11/207:35 amIST - MSY
1 stop19h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/12$677
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/317:00 amMSY - IST
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/109:25 pmIST - MSY
2 stops52h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$686
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sun 11/95:58 pmMSY - IST
2 stops24h 52mDelta
Sun 11/164:50 amIST - MSY
2 stops23h 11mDelta
Deal found 9/15$687
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 12/116:05 pmMSY - IST
2 stops26h 20mAir Canada
Sun 1/186:30 amIST - MSY
2 stops19h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 9/15$707
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Thu 11/61:15 pmMSY - SAW
2 stops19h 10mKLM
Thu 11/2012:55 pmSAW - MSY
2 stops19h 40mKLM
Deal found 9/12$726
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 10/67:15 pmMSY - SAW
2 stops19h 45mKLM
Sat 11/19:00 amSAW - MSY
2 stops22h 02mKLM
Deal found 9/15$845

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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 September 15, 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 10/14

3:25 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Istanbul

Thu 11/13

6:30 am-9:40 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$630

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 11/9

6:00 am-1:50 pm

2 stops46h 50m

Istanbul

Mon 11/17

6:40 pm-11:14 pm

2 stops37h 34m

$650

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 11/6

10:54 am-5:30 pm

2 stops21h 36m

Istanbul

Thu 11/20

7:35 am-5:55 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$677

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/31

7:00 am-6:05 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Istanbul

Mon 11/10

9:25 pm-5:17 pm

2 stops52h 52m

$686

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/11

6:05 pm-5:25 am

2 stops26h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 1/18

6:30 am-5:17 pm

2 stops19h 47m

$707

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 11/6

1:15 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops18h 40m

Istanbul

Wed 11/19

4:50 am-5:57 pm

2 stops22h 07m

$709

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/14

5:10 pm-3:25 am

2 stops26h 15m

Istanbul

Wed 11/12

4:50 am-10:20 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$726

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - SAW

MSYSAW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 11/6

1:15 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops19h 10m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Thu 11/20

12:55 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops19h 40m

$726

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 11/9

5:58 pm-3:50 am

2 stops24h 52m

Istanbul

Sun 11/16

4:50 am-10:20 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$727

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/11

2:35 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Istanbul

Sun 1/18

6:30 am-10:58 pm

3 stops25h 28m

$740

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Istanbul

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Cheapflights Insights

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 September 12, 2025.

Booking 89 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Istanbul (average of $916). Flying from New Orleans to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,359). 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 September 15, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New Orleans to Istanbul in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 13% 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 September 15, 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
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,385 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,407 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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 $726, Lufthansa can have you in Istanbul from New Orleans in 19h 10m. 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 $604. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from $627, and Delta, from $631. These flights start at 41% 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Istanbul (average of $916). Flying from New Orleans to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,359). 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$604Average$767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$627Average$1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$631Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$636Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$662Average$1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$688Average$1,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$982Average$1,414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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