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$59+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Minneapolis (MSY - MSP)

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 10/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — MSP
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Minneapolis St Paul are usually found in August or May, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Minneapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Minneapolis (MSP). 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$118
(Sun Country Air)

One-way from

$59
(Sun Country Air)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$268

Good round-trip deal

$199 or less

Good one-way deal

$69 or less
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Minneapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/26:22 pmMSY - MSP
Nonstop2h 43mSun Country Air
Mon 10/66:42 amMSP - MSY
Nonstop2h 34mSun Country Air
Deal found 9/17$118
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Thu 10/235:40 pmMSY - MSP
Nonstop2h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/2610:00 amMSP - MSY
1 stop8h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$140
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/247:35 pmMSY - MSP
1 stop28h 18mFrontier
Sun 10/266:00 amMSP - MSY
1 stop12h 38mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/136:05 pmMSY - MSP
1 stop17h 53mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/175:43 pmMSP - MSY
1 stop22h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$172
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/116:05 pmMSY - MSP
1 stop5h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/126:00 amMSP - MSY
1 stop7h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$173
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Thu 11/65:57 pmMSY - MSP
Nonstop2h 44mSun Country Air
Fri 11/77:00 amMSP - MSY
Nonstop2h 51mSun Country Air
Deal found 9/15$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/34:52 pmMSY - MSP
1 stop15h 34mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/69:40 amMSP - MSY
1 stop6h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$179
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/176:05 pmMSY - MSP
1 stop5h 22mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/185:45 amMSP - MSY
1 stop10h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$183
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Fri 10/246:05 pmMSY - MSP
1 stop5h 22mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/275:45 amMSP - MSY
1 stop5h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$190

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Minneapolis 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Minneapolis that are best for you.

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New OrleansMinneapolis

MSY - MSP

MSYMSP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/3

9:57 pm-8:26 am

1 stop10h 29m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 10/6

6:42 am-9:16 am

Nonstop2h 34m

$180

New OrleansMinneapolis

MSY - MSP

MSYMSP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 11/14

7:45 pm-9:20 am

1 stop13h 35m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 11/17

11:29 am-5:00 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$200

New OrleansMinneapolis

MSY - MSP

MSYMSP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/15

6:30 pm-10:24 am

2 stops15h 54m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 10/22

6:21 pm-8:07 am

1 stop13h 46m

$202

New OrleansMinneapolis

MSY - MSP

MSYMSP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 11/14

4:41 pm-7:32 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 11/17

12:50 pm-3:36 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

$219

New OrleansMinneapolis

MSY - MSP

MSYMSP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 11/14

7:45 pm-9:20 am

1 stop13h 35m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 11/17

7:36 am-10:27 am

Nonstop2h 51m

$224

New OrleansMinneapolis

MSY - MSP

MSYMSP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 11/6

5:57 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 11/7

10:15 am-11:39 pm

2 stops13h 24m

$225

New OrleansMinneapolis

MSY - MSP

MSYMSP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/11

12:15 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 10/21

6:00 am-10:10 am

1 stop4h 10m

$228

New OrleansMinneapolis

MSY - MSP

MSYMSP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 11/18

7:30 am-2:45 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 11/20

5:35 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$228

New OrleansMinneapolis

MSY - MSP

MSYMSP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/9

2:58 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 10/10

5:45 am-6:06 pm

1 stop12h 21m

$243

New OrleansMinneapolis

MSY - MSP

MSYMSP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/30

9:28 pm-8:46 pm

2 stops23h 18m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 10/4

9:31 am-10:52 am

1 stop25h 21m

$250

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 25 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New Orleans to Minneapolis. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from New Orleans to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 MSP?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Minneapolis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New Orleans to Minneapolis in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 73% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Minneapolis?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Minneapolis flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Minneapolis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis. Reviews last updated September 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to Minneapolis, such as Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
330 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Minneapolis. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from New Orleans to Minneapolis?

    To fly from New Orleans to Minneapolis, you need to book a flight from Louis Armstrong (MSY) to Minneapolis St Paul (MSP). Nonstop flights to Minneapolis St Paul from New Orleans Louis Armstrong take 2h 43m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 3 outbound flights from Louis Armstrong to Minneapolis St Paul offered by 7 different airlines.

  • How popular is this New Orleans to Minneapolis flight route?

    Within the past month, 5 users have taken a look at flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Minneapolis St Paul.

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

    A quick flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis can take about 2h 51m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $219. There are 1041 mi between New Orleans and Minneapolis. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from New Orleans to Minneapolis is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $54 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Sun Country Air and Spirit Airlines, starting at $61 and $102 round-trip. These flights start at 81% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Orleans to Minneapolis?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New Orleans to Minneapolis are WestJet (91%), KLM (85%) and Delta (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Minneapolis?

    The cheapest flight price from New Orleans to Minneapolis is $49. On average you can expect to pay $260. The most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Minneapolis St Paul), can usually be booked for $170.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from New Orleans to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 7 airlines flying from New Orleans to Minneapolis

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Minneapolis. 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$54Average$165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$61Average$143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$102Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$168Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$235Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$281Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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