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$546+ 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 3/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — MEL
Jan 15 — Jan 221
Thu 1/15
Thu 1/22
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 December 16, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/235:55 pmMSY - MEL
2 stops45h 05mDelta
Sun 12/2810:10 amMEL - MSY
1 stop24h 31mDelta
Deal found 12/16$1,224
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/233:42 pmMSY - MEL
2 stops24h 48mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/2811:30 amMEL - MSY
2 stops23h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,481
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/238:29 amMSY - MEL
3 stops31h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/288:35 amMEL - MSY
2 stops26h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$3,008
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/266:05 pmMSY - MEL
2 stops60h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/75:25 pmMEL - MSY
2 stops40h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$26,192
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:30 pmMSY - AVV
2 stops27h 40mQantas Airways
Wed 1/710:20 amAVV - MSY
2 stops23h 48mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/16$30,665

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 December 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$978
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$546
(Ovago)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,526
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 December 16, 2025.
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New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/16

3:00 pm-5:00 am

1 stop21h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 3/23

12:00 pm-6:53 pm

2 stops22h 53m

$978

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/9

3:59 pm-9:30 am

2 stops24h 31m

Melbourne

Sun 3/1

11:30 am-6:13 pm

2 stops23h 43m

$996

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/16

2:25 pm-9:30 am

2 stops26h 05m

Melbourne

Mon 3/23

10:30 am-6:13 pm

2 stops23h 43m

$1,001

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/9

4:48 pm-11:05 am

2 stops26h 17m

Melbourne

Fri 3/13

4:05 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop18h 48m

$1,393

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - AVV

MSYAVV

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/22

11:50 am-2:10 pm

3 stops35h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 6/6

8:55 pm-10:54 am

3 stops52h 59m

$1,441

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - AVV

MSYAVV

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 6/5

11:50 am-2:10 pm

3 stops35h 20m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 6/13

8:55 pm-10:54 am

3 stops52h 59m

$1,552

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/16

3:00 pm-5:00 am

1 stop21h 00m

Melbourne

Mon 3/23

4:05 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop18h 48m

$1,757

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - AVV

MSYAVV

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/9

6:05 pm-8:20 pm

3 stops57h 15m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 3/1

6:00 am-5:17 pm

3 stops52h 17m

$1,970

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - AVV

MSYAVV

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/16

6:05 pm-11:15 pm

3 stops60h 10m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 3/23

8:55 pm-5:17 pm

3 stops60h 22m

$1,971

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - AVV

MSYAVV

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/28

10:39 am-3:50 pm

2 stops36h 11m

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 3/4

10:20 am-10:50 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$2,939

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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 December 16, 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 December 16, 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
9,092 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

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?

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from New Orleans to Melbourne in just under 21h. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 31m. 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 ($907), and American Airlines ($1,264) offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Melbourne. United Airlines is priced at 36% 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 December 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$951Average$1,459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,264Average$1,301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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