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$49+ 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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — MSP
Jan 17 — Jan 241
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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 55 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Minneapolis

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 December 18, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/253:39 pmMSY - MSP
1 stop8h 23mFrontier
Thu 4/26:45 amMSP - MSY
1 stop7h 40mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$303
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/254:58 pmMSY - MSP
2 stops21h 04mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/306:50 pmMSP - MSY
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$327
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/253:39 pmMSY - MSP
1 stop8h 23mFrontier
Sun 4/56:45 amMSP - MSY
1 stop7h 40mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$333
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:40 amMSY - MSP
2 stops11h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/46:18 amMSP - MSY
1 stop11h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$336
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/295:05 amMSY - MSP
1 stop13h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1010:40 amMSP - MSY
2 stops23h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$340
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:40 amMSY - MSP
2 stops27h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/306:50 pmMSP - MSY
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$353
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:05 pmMSY - MSP
2 stops22h 31mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/306:50 pmMSP - MSY
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$367
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/243:10 pmMSY - MSP
2 stops46h 52mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/111:49 amMSP - MSY
1 stop9h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$370
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/254:58 pmMSY - MSP
2 stops21h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/51:11 pmMSP - MSY
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$372

Find 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$107
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$49
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$499

Good round-trip deal

$377 or less

Good one-way deal

$59 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Minneapolis St Paul flight deals.
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From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Minneapolis St Paul
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Minneapolis St Paul
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($82 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Minneapolis St Paul.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Minneapolis St Paul.

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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 December 18, 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

Sat 1/24

4:21 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop2h 54m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 1/28

6:10 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$335

New OrleansMinneapolis

MSY - MSP

MSYMSP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/5

5:00 pm-10:44 pm

2 stops29h 44m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 1/9

5:54 pm-9:42 am

1 stop15h 48m

$343

New OrleansMinneapolis

MSY - MSP

MSYMSP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/17

6:20 am-7:05 pm

2 stops12h 45m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 1/22

7:20 am-2:15 pm

2 stops6h 55m

$361

New OrleansMinneapolis

MSY - MSP

MSYMSP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/6

4:10 pm-3:32 pm

1 stop23h 22m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 1/9

7:45 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$383

New OrleansMinneapolis

MSY - MSP

MSYMSP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/27

11:18 am-10:55 pm

1 stop11h 37m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 3/30

9:24 am-11:07 pm

1 stop13h 43m

$399

New OrleansMinneapolis

MSY - MSP

MSYMSP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/13

12:48 pm-3:38 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 3/16

8:50 am-11:41 am

Nonstop2h 51m

$399

New OrleansMinneapolis

MSY - MSP

MSYMSP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/10

4:21 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop2h 54m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 1/12

12:45 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$405

New OrleansMinneapolis

MSY - MSP

MSYMSP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/27

4:21 pm-7:14 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 3/30

6:12 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$409

New OrleansMinneapolis

MSY - MSP

MSYMSP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/9

5:24 pm-12:40 am

1 stop7h 16m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 1/12

12:45 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$415

New OrleansMinneapolis

MSY - MSP

MSYMSP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/24

12:15 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 3/28

4:30 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$419

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Compare providers for flights from New Orleans to Minneapolis

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Orleans to Minneapolis in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Minneapolis flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Minneapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Minneapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Minneapolis flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New Orleans-Minneapolis flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Minneapolis from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
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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 December 12, 2025.

Booking 55 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis (average of $49). Flying from New Orleans to Minneapolis in December is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 December 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New Orleans to Minneapolis in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 70% 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 December 13, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Minneapolis flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings 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 December 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to Minneapolis, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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 45m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from Louis Armstrong to Minneapolis St Paul offered by 7 different airlines.

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

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

    A quick flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis can take about 2h 54m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $335. 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 Sun Country Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $49 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and Frontier, starting at $101 and $108 round-trip. These flights start at 83% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $48 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sun Country Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $49 and $67, respectively.

  • 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 Air France (100%), Aeromexico (100%) and KLM (94%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from New Orleans to Minneapolis is $48. On average you can expect to pay $409. The most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Minneapolis St Paul), can usually be booked for $145.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis (average of $49). Flying from New Orleans to Minneapolis in December is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$62Average$141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$103Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$159Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$204Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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