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$844+ 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 10/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — MEL
Sep 2 — Sep 91
Tue 9/2
Tue 9/9
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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 August 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,166
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$844
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,699
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 August 28, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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.
Fri 10/103:53 pmMSY - MEL
2 stops29h 07mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/172:30 pmMEL - MSY
2 stops31h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/27$1,166
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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.
Sun 10/126:00 amMSY - MEL
2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/198:35 amMEL - MSY
2 stops36h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/28$1,183
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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.
Sat 11/153:35 pmMSY - MEL
2 stops24h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/2212:00 pmMEL - MSY
2 stops27h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/28$1,264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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.
Fri 10/1011:15 amMSY - MEL
2 stops27h 30mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/174:05 pmMEL - MSY
1 stop19h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/27$1,265
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 11/159:51 pmMSY - MEL
2 stops57h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/2212:00 pmMEL - MSY
1 stop25h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/27$1,293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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.
Tue 11/186:47 amMSY - MEL
2 stops48h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/2312:00 pmMEL - MSY
1 stop25h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/27$1,350
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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.
Tue 11/1810:27 amMSY - MEL
2 stops57h 03mCathay Pacific
Sun 11/233:35 pmMEL - MSY
2 stops48h 47mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/27$1,415
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/152:04 pmMSY - AVV
2 stops32h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/228:55 pmAVV - MSY
2 stops41h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/27$1,807
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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.
Tue 11/186:05 pmMSY - AVV
3 stops60h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/236:00 amAVV - MSY
3 stops52h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/27$1,933
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 9/1211:45 amMSY - AVV
3 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/208:55 pmAVV - MSY
3 stops53h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/28$2,287
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/318:04 pmMSY - AVV
2 stops29h 01mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/28:55 pmAVV - MSY
2 stops38h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/28$2,705
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 12/266:05 pmMSY - AVV
3 stops60h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/68:55 pmAVV - MSY
3 stops61h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/27$3,416

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Melbourne that are best for you.

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New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/10

3:53 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops29h 07m

Melbourne

Fri 10/17

2:30 pm-5:31 am

2 stops31h 01m

$1,166

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 10/12

6:00 am-10:50 am

2 stops36h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 10/19

8:35 am-5:31 am

2 stops36h 56m

$1,183

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/15

2:04 pm-9:30 am

2 stops26h 26m

Melbourne

Sat 11/22

12:00 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops27h 51m

$1,264

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/10

11:15 am-6:45 am

2 stops27h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 10/17

4:05 pm-8:01 pm

1 stop19h 56m

$1,265

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/15

9:51 pm-12:05 am

2 stops57h 14m

Melbourne

Sat 11/22

12:00 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop25h 56m

$1,293

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 11/18

6:47 am-12:05 am

2 stops48h 18m

Melbourne

Sun 11/23

12:00 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop25h 56m

$1,350

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - AVV

MSYAVV

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/15

2:04 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops32h 46m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 11/22

8:55 pm-9:07 pm

2 stops41h 12m

$1,807

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - AVV

MSYAVV

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 11/18

6:05 pm-11:15 pm

3 stops60h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 11/23

6:00 am-5:17 pm

3 stops52h 17m

$1,933

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - AVV

MSYAVV

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/12

11:45 am-8:15 pm

3 stops41h 30m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 9/20

8:55 pm-11:02 am

3 stops53h 07m

$2,287

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - AVV

MSYAVV

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/31

8:04 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops29h 01m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 9/2

8:55 pm-8:21 pm

2 stops38h 26m

$2,705

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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 August 28, 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 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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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 August 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to Melbourne, such as Qantas Airways and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,944 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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?

    American Airlines can get you from New Orleans to Melbourne in just under 26h 26m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from New Orleans to Melbourne is about 9269 mi.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($951), and Qantas Airways ($1,437) offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Melbourne. United Airlines is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Melbourne one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New Orleans to Melbourne are American Airlines ($844), Turkish Airlines ($1,780), and Qantas Airways ($2,128).

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from New Orleans to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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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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 August 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$951Average$1,320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,437Average$1,699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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