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$553+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Melbourne

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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — MEL
Apr 26 — May 31
Sun 4/26
Sun 5/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Melbourne

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 27, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Sat 8/222:47 pm
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop23h 13m
Qantas Airways
Sat 8/291:35 pm
MEL
-
MSY
1 stop20h 06m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/23$1,368
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2212:22 pm
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop25h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/299:45 am
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops23h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$1,374
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Fri 5/811:50 am
MSY
-
MEL
3 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/158:50 pm
MEL
-
MSY
3 stops53h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,418
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/85:21 pm
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops26h 14m
Qantas Airways
Fri 5/159:00 am
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops22h 36m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/24$1,428
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/267:58 pm
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops23h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/26:00 pm
MEL
-
MSY
3 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$1,433
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/18:44 pm
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops48h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/151:35 pm
MEL
-
MSY
1 stop36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,461
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 8/32:43 pm
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop23h 17m
Qantas Airways
Sat 8/221:35 pm
MEL
-
MSY
1 stop23h 01m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/25$1,462
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/18:44 pm
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops48h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/129:45 am
MEL
-
MSY
1 stop34h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,467
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/2912:17 pm
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop25h 43m
Qantas Airways
Sat 7/111:35 pm
MEL
-
MSY
1 stop20h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/24$1,469
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/311:20 am
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/229:45 am
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops23h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,473
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Mon 6/2911:50 am
MSY
-
AVV
3 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/118:55 pm
AVV
-
MSY
3 stops52h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,822
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Sat 8/227:28 pm
MSY
-
AVV
2 stops29h 37m
Qantas Airways
Sat 8/294:40 pm
AVV
-
MSY
2 stops41h 01m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/23$1,908

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Melbourne (ME1). 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 March 27, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,368
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$553
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$694
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Melbourne
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Melbourne 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 March 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Melbourne that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/22

12:22 pm-5:00 am

1 stop25h 38m

Melbourne

Sat 8/29

9:45 am-6:41 pm

2 stops23h 56m

$1,374

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/22

2:47 pm-6:45 am

2 stops24h 58m

Melbourne

Sat 8/29

9:45 am-6:41 pm

2 stops23h 56m

$1,400

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/26

7:58 pm-10:20 am

2 stops23h 22m

Melbourne

Tue 6/2

6:00 pm-10:35 am

3 stops31h 35m

$1,433

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/16

8:45 am-8:15 am

1 stop32h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 8/23

10:55 am-6:49 pm

1 stop22h 54m

$1,480

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/8

5:21 pm-7:30 am

2 stops23h 09m

Melbourne

Fri 5/15

10:55 am-6:27 pm

1 stop22h 32m

$1,480

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/3

2:01 pm-8:15 am

2 stops27h 14m

Melbourne

Thu 8/13

10:55 am-6:49 pm

1 stop22h 54m

$1,480
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/26

7:04 pm-8:15 am

1 stop22h 11m

Melbourne

Tue 6/2

10:55 am-6:33 pm

1 stop22h 38m

$1,481

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/1

3:48 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 27m

Melbourne

Sun 8/16

9:30 am-4:03 pm

2 stops21h 33m

$1,484

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/2

4:07 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 08m

Melbourne

Wed 8/12

9:30 am-6:01 pm

2 stops23h 31m

$1,484

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - AVV

MSYAVV

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/29

11:50 am-2:10 pm

3 stops35h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 7/11

8:55 pm-10:50 am

3 stops52h 55m

$1,822

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Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated March 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to Melbourne, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,491 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,491 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,491 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,506 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,491 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne?

    For a flight from New Orleans to Melbourne, you will be flying from Louis Armstrong. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city. Louis Armstrong is the only New Orleans airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 2 airlines have flights to Melbourne from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on a regular basis.

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

    Qantas Airways and United Airlines can get you from New Orleans to Melbourne in just under 24h 58m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 32m. The distance from New Orleans to Melbourne is about 9269 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($986), and American Airlines ($1,264) offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Melbourne. United Airlines is priced at 30% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from New Orleans to Melbourne

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Melbourne. 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 March 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$986Average$1,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,264Average$1,301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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