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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
Feb 5 — Feb 121
Thu 2/5
Thu 2/12
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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 January 6, 2026.

Round-trip from

$998
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$546
(KAYAK)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,675
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 January 6, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Fri 2/202:38 pmMSY - MEL
1 stop26h 22mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/2711:30 amMEL - MSY
2 stops23h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$998
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Mon 2/1610:35 amMSY - MEL
2 stops29h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/2310:30 amMEL - MSY
2 stops26h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5$1,002
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 2/163:01 pmMSY - MEL
1 stop20h 59mQantas Airways
Mon 3/239:15 amMEL - MSY
2 stops22h 47mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/3$1,003
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Thu 2/52:44 pmMSY - MEL
1 stop26h 16mAir New Zealand
Thu 2/1211:30 amMEL - MSY
1 stop23h 33mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/6$1,008
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/221:27 pmMSY - MEL
2 stops30h 13mQantas Airways
Sat 1/314:05 pmMEL - MSY
1 stop23h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/6$1,145
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Wed 2/1810:42 amMSY - MEL
1 stop25h 18mQantas Airways
Sun 2/225:45 pmMEL - MSY
2 stops37h 23mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/4$1,395
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 10/1611:15 amMSY - MEL
2 stops27h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/274:05 pmMEL - MSY
1 stop19h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,439
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 10/1611:50 amMSY - AVV
3 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/276:00 amAVV - MSY
3 stops50h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$1,795
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 2/166:05 pmMSY - AVV
3 stops57h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/238:55 pmAVV - MSY
3 stops60h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$2,110
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Wed 2/2510:42 amMSY - AVV
2 stops43h 33mQantas Airways
Sun 3/16:00 amAVV - MSY
2 stops27h 03mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/5$3,141
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Wed 2/184:48 pmMSY - AVV
2 stops30h 02mQantas Airways
Sun 2/2210:20 amAVV - MSY
2 stops22h 43mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/4$3,400

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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 January 6, 2026.
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

Thu 2/5

5:35 pm-9:30 am

2 stops22h 55m

Melbourne

Thu 2/12

11:30 am-6:03 pm

2 stops23h 33m

$998

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/20

3:59 pm-9:30 am

2 stops24h 31m

Melbourne

Fri 2/27

11:30 am-6:13 pm

2 stops23h 43m

$998

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/16

10:35 am-9:30 am

2 stops29h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 3/23

10:30 am-9:34 pm

2 stops27h 04m

$1,002

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/16

3:01 pm-5:00 am

1 stop20h 59m

Melbourne

Mon 3/23

9:15 am-4:02 pm

2 stops22h 47m

$1,003

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/5

2:44 pm-10:00 am

1 stop26h 16m

Melbourne

Thu 2/12

11:30 am-6:03 pm

1 stop23h 33m

$1,008

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - AVV

MSYAVV

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/16

6:05 pm-8:20 pm

3 stops57h 15m

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 3/23

8:55 pm-5:17 pm

3 stops60h 22m

$2,110

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - AVV

MSYAVV

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/25

3:01 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops39h 14m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 3/1

6:00 am-4:03 pm

2 stops27h 03m

$3,141

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - AVV

MSYAVV

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/18

4:48 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops30h 02m

Melbourne Avalon

Sun 2/22

10:20 am-4:03 pm

2 stops22h 43m

$3,400

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 3/21

3:02 pm-5:00 am

1 stop21h 58m

$546

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 3/21

5:08 pm-9:30 am

2 stops24h 22m

$562

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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 January 6, 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
9,132 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,132 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,132 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,084 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,132 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

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 22h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 19m. 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 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.

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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 January 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$951Average$1,459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,264Average$1,301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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