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$41+ Cheap flights from Alabama to New Orleans (MSY)

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 12/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — MSY
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Alabama to New Orleans

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Alabama to New Orleans flight deals. Data was last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$63
(Frontier)

One-way from

$41
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$327
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Cheapest flights from Alabama to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Alabama to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/94:18 pmATL - MSY
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Mon 11/106:01 pmMSY - ATL
Nonstop1h 49mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$63
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/166:24 pmATL - MSY
Nonstop1h 35mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/186:05 pmMSY - ATL
Nonstop1h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$64
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/293:20 pmATL - MSY
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Thu 10/95:55 pmMSY - ATL
Nonstop1h 44mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$65
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/94:18 pmATL - MSY
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Thu 11/136:01 pmMSY - ATL
Nonstop1h 49mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$66
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 12/53:11 pmATL - MSY
Nonstop1h 45mFrontier
Sun 12/74:51 pmMSY - ATL
Nonstop1h 40mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$67
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 10/126:24 pmATL - MSY
Nonstop1h 35mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/186:05 pmMSY - ATL
Nonstop1h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$68
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/315:32 pmATL - MSY
Nonstop1h 34mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/74:17 pmMSY - ATL
Nonstop1h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$69
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.
Sat 12/137:00 amATL - MSY
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/144:51 pmMSY - ATL
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$70
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/67:00 amATL - MSY
Nonstop1h 35mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/104:17 pmMSY - ATL
Nonstop1h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$72
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/57:00 amATL - MSY
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/66:01 pmMSY - ATL
Nonstop1h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$73
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.
Mon 11/35:32 pmATL - MSY
Nonstop1h 34mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/912:26 pmMSY - ATL
Nonstop1h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$74
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/183:43 pmATL - MSY
1 stop6h 01mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/236:05 pmMSY - ATL
Nonstop1h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$75

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Alabama to New Orleans 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 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Alabama to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Price

AtlantaNew Orleans

ATL - MSY

ATLMSY

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 10/20

5:32 pm-6:06 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/1

6:05 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$68

AtlantaNew Orleans

ATL - MSY

ATLMSY

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 11/16

10:40 am-11:21 am

Nonstop1h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/19

4:17 pm-6:54 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$72

AtlantaNew Orleans

ATL - MSY

ATLMSY

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 1/9

7:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/12

4:17 pm-6:54 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$72

AtlantaNew Orleans

ATL - MSY

ATLMSY

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 10/16

6:24 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/20

10:48 pm-8:50 am

1 stop9h 02m

$82

AtlantaNew Orleans

ATL - MSY

ATLMSY

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 10/9

10:15 am-10:52 am

Nonstop1h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/11

6:05 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$84

AtlantaNew Orleans

ATL - MSY

ATLMSY

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 10/16

5:31 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop7h 22m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 10/19

6:41 am-4:36 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$112

AtlantaNew Orleans

ATL - MSY

ATLMSY

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 11/8

5:47 am-9:59 am

1 stop5h 12m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/10

11:19 am-6:12 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$124

AtlantaNew Orleans

ATL - MSY

ATLMSY

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 11/13

5:47 am-9:59 am

1 stop5h 12m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/15

5:10 am-10:48 am

1 stop4h 38m

$124

AtlantaNew Orleans

ATL - MSY

ATLMSY

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 2/24

2:03 pm-2:41 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/26

4:17 pm-6:54 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$128

ChattanoogaNew Orleans

CHA - MSY

CHAMSY

Chattanooga Lovell Field

Thu 10/30

5:54 am-8:00 am

1 stop3h 06m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/1

5:20 am-10:26 am

1 stop4h 06m

$229

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Alabama to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 AL to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Alabama to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

When flying from Alabama to New Orleans, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Alabama?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Alabama to New Orleans. It is only a 11.4 mi journey from Louis Armstrong (MSY) to New Orleans’s city center.

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

    Spirit Airlines can get you from Alabama to New Orleans in just under 1h 34m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 425 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $62. Users have also found prices from $79 and $119 on Southwest and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Alabama to New Orleans?

    Most travelers choose Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - New Orleans Louis Armstrong, Birmingham - New Orleans Louis Armstrong or Chattanooga Lovell Field - New Orleans Louis Armstrong when deciding on the best route from Alabama to New Orleans.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Alabama to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 4 airlines flying from Alabama to New Orleans

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Alabama to New Orleans. 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 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$219Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$233Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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