Cheap flights to New Orleans, LA

STL — MSY
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Flights to New Orleans in 2023

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
Popular inAprilHigh demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
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Cheapest inSeptemberBest time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
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Average price$303Average for round-trip flights in March 2023
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Round-trip from$78From New York to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
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One-way from$38One-way flight from New York to New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY)
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NewarkNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

EWR - MSY

EWRMSY

Newark

2023-04-24

Nonstop3h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

2023-04-26

Nonstop2h 55m

NewarkNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

EWR - MSY

EWRMSY

Newark

2023-04-24

Nonstop3h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

2023-05-03

1 stop5h 14m

NewarkNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

EWR - MSY

EWRMSY

Newark

2023-04-30

Nonstop3h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

2023-05-03

1 stop5h 14m

NewarkNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

EWR - MSY

EWRMSY

Newark

2023-05-01

Nonstop3h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

2023-05-03

1 stop9h 07m

NewarkNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

EWR - MSY

EWRMSY

Newark

2023-04-24

Nonstop3h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

2023-04-26

1 stop9h 07m

NewarkNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

EWR - MSY

EWRMSY

Newark

2023-04-29

Nonstop3h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

2023-05-02

1 stop17h 03m

NewarkNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

EWR - MSY

EWRMSY

Newark

2023-04-29

Nonstop3h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

2023-05-02

1 stop17h 03m

New York John F Kennedy IntlNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

JFK - MSY

JFKMSY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

2023-04-25

1 stop5h 22m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

2023-04-29

1 stop6h 06m

New York John F Kennedy IntlNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

JFK - MSY

JFKMSY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

2023-04-25

1 stop6h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

2023-04-29

1 stop7h 47m

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Reviews of Airlines Servicing New Orleans

Delta
8.0
Very good
2,335 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

People standing in aisle in first class, drinking and visiting with a group was very distracting and inappropriate- crew said nothing - anywhere on the plane would have been the same this just happened to be in first class

Delta
8.0
Very good
2,335 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
2,335 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

People standing in aisle in first class, drinking and visiting with a group was very distracting and inappropriate- crew said nothing - anywhere on the plane would have been the same this just happened to be in first class

JetBlue
7.6
Good
470 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
2,335 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

People standing in aisle in first class, drinking and visiting with a group was very distracting and inappropriate- crew said nothing - anywhere on the plane would have been the same this just happened to be in first class

United Airlines
7.6
Good
1,427 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
2,335 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

People standing in aisle in first class, drinking and visiting with a group was very distracting and inappropriate- crew said nothing - anywhere on the plane would have been the same this just happened to be in first class

Allegiant Air
7.5
Good
95 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
2,335 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

People standing in aisle in first class, drinking and visiting with a group was very distracting and inappropriate- crew said nothing - anywhere on the plane would have been the same this just happened to be in first class

American Airlines
7.4
Good
1,803 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
2,335 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

People standing in aisle in first class, drinking and visiting with a group was very distracting and inappropriate- crew said nothing - anywhere on the plane would have been the same this just happened to be in first class

What is the cheapest month to fly to New Orleans?

The cheapest ticket to New Orleans found for each month in 2023 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.

January

$261

February

$282

March

$316

April

$365

May

$337

June

$338

July

$297

August

$239

September

$251

October

$312

November

$317

December

$285

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to New Orleans is August. The most expensive month for flights is April. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

When is the best time to fly to New Orleans?

Average New Orleans flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2023 and 2024 by month

NYC - MSY

Price

$239 - $482

MSY

Temperature

51.8 - 82.4 °F

MSY

Rainfall

3.3 - 6.4 inches

Peak Season:

February through April is the peak season with the best weather and the city’s two biggest events, Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest. Book your New Orleans flights and hotel reservations at least six months in advance.

Off Season:

September and October tend to have good weather. The oppressive heat and humidity of summer even drives some of the residents away from the city, but you can find cheap hotels and flights to New Orleans.

The damp cold of winter does not attract many visitors, and low rates can be found.

Why you should take a flight to New Orleans

What’s the first thing you’ll notice after your trip to New Orleans? A city draped in vibrant colors and people dancing in the streets. The sounds of BB King, Winston Marsalis and Ella Fitzgerald make their way through the Big Easy as people pack the open-air restaurants and cafes in the French Quarter. It can only be New Orleans, and the journey to the most “unique city in America” starts on the New Orleans flight.

Despite the heartache it suffered on August 29, 2005, New Orleans has not lost its heart. Hurricane Katrina destroyed 80 percent of the city, but the New Orleans spirit prevailed. Beyond the depths of destruction was the music that for centuries kept this city alive. Today, tourists book flights to New Orleans to participate in the revival of one America’s most beloved cities.

Book airline tickets to New Orleans to see the beautiful architecture that still remains in the French Quarter of the city. Vacation in New Orleans for a taste of the Cajun cuisine that makes this city famous. Book New Orleans flights and hotel rooms to support the people – they stayed, they survived and they continue to provide the music, food and festivities that keep people traveling to New Orleans every year.

When is the best time to book a flight to New Orleans?

The best time to book flights to New Orleans is 21 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Which day is cheapest to fly to New Orleans?

At the moment, Tuesday is the most economical day to take a flight to New Orleans. Friday is likely to be the most costly.

What time of day is cheapest to fly to New Orleans?

New Orleans flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight in the evening. Booking a flight in the morning will likely mean higher prices.

New Orleans, LA climate

New Orleans can be hot and muggy in the summer. Summer temperatures are well into the 90s (Fahrenheit), the humidity oppressive, and there are occasional thunderstorms. September and October often have clear, mild days. Winter is short, overcast, and chilly. Temperatures are usually in 50s, but can drop and, combined with the dampness, make for a cold day. Spring is delightful with sunny, mild days. The city gets plenty of rain, about 60 inches a year. The hurricane season is June to September.

Getting around New Orleans, LA

New Orleans has a great public bus system and the oldest streetcar service in the country, which has been designated a National Historic Monument. The buses are the cheapest way to get around, but they can be slow. Vintage St Charles streetcars can take you uptown while the Riverfront streetcar runs along the Mississippi River for two miles. Make sure you have exact change for the buses and streetcars. You can also get VisiTour passes that offer one to three days of unlimited rides on the streetcars and buses. The best way to get around at night is by hailing or calling for a cab. There are plenty of taxis to be found, and a metered ride won’t cost you much. If you want to take a tour of New Orleans, try hiring a cab to take you and up to four of your friends around the city. Head out on the water aboard the Canal Street Ferry for a great view of New Orleans’ skyline. The ferry is free for pedestrians and will take you out to suburban Algiers. It’s easy to drive in the city, but parking is another story.

New Orleans, LA Travel Information

  • The French Market is a farmer’s market which sells everything from canned alligator and chocolates to hot sauce. It’s a good place to pick up souvenirs.
  • Julia Street is a well-kept secret. The 600 block has 13 mid-19th-century townhouses called Julia Row or the Thirteen Sisters. It has great art galleries, and the Contemporary Arts Center is here too.
  • Friday Lunch is a New Orleans tradition. The meal starts about midday – and lubricated by several drinks – and lasts all day. Galatoire’s on Bourbon Street is the place to lunch for those lucky enough to get a reservation, although tables in the first floor dining room are first-come, first-served.
  • Mardi Gras celebrations are world famous. The festivities start officially on January 6 (Twelfth Night or Little Christmas) and last until Shrove Tuesday and feature parties and parades. For visitors at other times of the year, there is Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World, where you can take a tour and see the props and giant figures. The tour includes coffee and King Cake (a Mardi Gras tradition, a ring cake like a brioche decorated with green, purple and gold sugar with a small figure of the baby Jesus baked inside).
  • Take a swamp tour of Bayou Segnette, a Cajun fishing village, 20 minutes from the center of New Orleans with Westwego Swamp Adventures. Included in the tour is an ecology/naturalist presentation. The nesting grounds of alligators, egrets, raccoons and many types of snakes can be spotted along the way.
  • For a glimpse of the other side (perhaps), visit an above-ground cemetery. Saint Louis Cemetery No 1. is the oldest cemetery in the city, and boasts (it is said) several ghostly apparitions including an old man and most famously Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans.

New Orleans, LA airport overview

As the largest commercial airport serving the New Orleans and southeast Louisiana area, Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) welcomes around 8 million passengers each year. The airport is located 11.5 miles (19km) west of New Orleans, and is the second lowest-lying international airport in the world, sitting merely 4.5 feet (1.4m) above sea level.

Flights to Louis Armstrong International arrive daily from across the United States, with occasional flights arriving from Canada and South America. Some of the major airlines that operate at the airport include Continental Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines among a number of others.      

If you’re spending some time at the airport, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the efficiency you’ll encounter here. Queuing won’t take up too much time, and staff are friendly and happy to help. There’ll be enough to keep you occupied, although if you’re waiting in Concourse D, then you’ll have to make do with limited refreshment options.

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