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$432+ 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 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — IST
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Wed 8/6
Wed 8/13
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Istanbul are usually found in November or January, booked 71 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 August 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$628
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$432
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,070
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 August 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 11/36:04 pmMSY - IST
2 stops20h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/117:35 amIST - MSY
1 stop19h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$628
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 11/312:01 pmMSY - IST
2 stops25h 44mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/119:25 pmIST - MSY
2 stops52h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$634
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sun 11/96:17 pmMSY - IST
2 stops21h 33mBritish Airways
Mon 11/176:40 pmIST - MSY
2 stops33h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/31$636
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/95:03 pmMSY - IST
2 stops26h 22mDelta
Tue 9/164:20 amIST - MSY
2 stops22h 18mDelta
Deal found 7/30$735
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sun 8/312:40 pmMSY - IST
2 stops17h 40mKLM
Tue 9/96:10 amIST - MSY
2 stops20h 36mKLM
Deal found 7/30$741
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 8/2711:45 amMSY - IST
2 stops27h 30mAir Canada
Wed 9/247:45 amIST - MSY
3 stops32h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 7/30$756
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sun 8/3110:15 amMSY - IST
3 stops51h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/92:00 pmIST - MSY
2 stops37h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$785
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 9/412:39 pmMSY - SAW
2 stops20h 31mKLM
Wed 9/1712:40 pmSAW - MSY
2 stops18h 20mKLM
Deal found 8/1$837
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 9/1212:46 pmMSY - SAW
2 stops18h 34mBritish Airways
Sat 9/204:20 pmSAW - MSY
2 stops33h 04mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/31$868
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Mon 9/111:55 amMSY - SAW
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/108:25 amSAW - MSY
3 stops42h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,050
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 11/37:00 amMSY - SAW
2 stops44h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 11/111:40 pmSAW - MSY
2 stops43h 54mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/31$1,141

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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 August 1, 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

Mon 11/3

6:04 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops20h 55m

Istanbul

Tue 11/11

7:35 am-5:55 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$628

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/3

12:01 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops25h 44m

Istanbul

Tue 11/11

9:25 pm-5:17 pm

2 stops52h 52m

$634

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 11/9

6:17 pm-12:50 am

2 stops21h 33m

Istanbul

Mon 11/17

6:40 pm-7:08 pm

2 stops33h 28m

$636

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/9

5:03 pm-3:25 am

2 stops26h 22m

Istanbul

Tue 9/16

4:20 am-6:38 pm

2 stops22h 18m

$735

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/9

2:21 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops23h 24m

Istanbul

Mon 1/19

6:30 am-5:17 pm

2 stops19h 47m

$736

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/31

2:40 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops17h 40m

Istanbul

Tue 9/9

6:10 am-6:46 pm

2 stops20h 36m

$741

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 8/27

11:45 am-11:15 pm

2 stops27h 30m

Istanbul

Wed 9/24

7:45 am-8:34 am

3 stops32h 49m

$756

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - SAW

MSYSAW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/4

12:39 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops20h 31m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 9/17

12:40 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops18h 20m

$837

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - IST

MSYIST

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/9

12:00 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Istanbul

Mon 1/19

7:30 pm-10:07 am

1 stop23h 37m

$866

New OrleansIstanbul

MSY - SAW

MSYSAW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/12

12:46 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops18h 34m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 9/20

4:20 pm-5:24 pm

2 stops33h 04m

$868

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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 July 25, 2025.

Booking 71 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Istanbul (average of $923). 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 August 1, 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.

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 August 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and Qatar Airways 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
7,983 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
7,983 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
1,384 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,904 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
3,935 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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.

  • 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 $628. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from $636, and Delta, from $735. These flights start at 42% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Istanbul (average of $923). 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 August 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$604Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$632Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$666Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$672Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$688Average$1,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$788Average$1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,078Average$1,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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