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$668+ 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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — MEL
Nov 13 — Nov 201
Thu 11/13
Thu 11/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 October 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,145
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$668
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,383
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Melbourne
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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 October 14, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/283:45 pmMSY - MEL
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/56:45 amMEL - MSY
2 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$1,145
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/275:15 amMSY - MEL
2 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/42:15 pmMEL - MSY
2 stops23h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,455
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/276:15 pmMSY - MEL
1 stop22h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/411:30 amMEL - MSY
2 stops27h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,705
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Mon 11/310:33 amMSY - MEL
1 stop25h 27mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/52:15 pmMEL - MSY
2 stops41h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/13$1,912
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/312:01 pmMSY - MEL
2 stops29h 54mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/56:50 pmMEL - MSY
2 stops43h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/13$1,978

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MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 11/28

3:45 pm-9:30 am

1 stop24h 45m

Melbourne

Fri 12/5

6:45 am-5:10 am

2 stops39h 25m

$1,145

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 11/27

5:15 am-12:45 pm

2 stops38h 30m

Melbourne

Thu 12/4

2:15 pm-9:06 pm

2 stops23h 51m

$1,455

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/10

2:38 pm-9:00 am

1 stop26h 22m

Melbourne

Sat 3/14

10:30 am-5:54 pm

2 stops23h 24m

$1,475

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 11/27

6:15 pm-10:00 am

1 stop22h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 12/4

11:30 am-10:21 pm

2 stops27h 51m

$1,705

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - AVV

MSYAVV

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/28

12:13 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops34h 37m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 3/4

8:10 am-6:04 pm

2 stops26h 54m

$2,938

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - AVV

MSYAVV

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/12

9:51 pm-11:15 pm

3 stops32h 24m

$668

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/5

7:00 am-9:30 am

2 stops33h 30m

$700

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/4

7:00 am-10:00 am

2 stops34h 00m

$700

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/3

7:00 am-10:00 am

2 stops34h 00m

$700

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/9

2:55 pm-8:00 am

1 stop24h 05m

$701

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Melbourne

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Melbourne?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Melbourne (average of $689). Flying from New Orleans to Melbourne in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,760). 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 MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 14, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Orleans to Melbourne in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 October 14, 2025.
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
8,976 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,976 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,976 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,042 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,976 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.

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?

    United Airlines and Qantas Airways can get you from New Orleans to Melbourne in just under 26h 22m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 15m. 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 ($951), and American Airlines ($1,264) offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Melbourne. United Airlines is priced at 35% 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Melbourne?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Melbourne (average of $689). Flying from New Orleans to Melbourne in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,760). 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 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 October 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$951Average$1,459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,264Average$1,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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