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$152+ Cheap flights from Albany, NY to New Orleans (ALB - 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 10/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALB — MSY
Jul 21 — Jul 281
Tue 7/21
Tue 7/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Albany to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from Albany to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albany to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 21, 2026.

This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/32:47 pm
ALB
-
MSY
1 stop5h 13m
Breeze Airways
Wed 11/119:00 am
MSY
-
ALB
1 stop7h 28m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/16$266
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 8/78:02 pm
ALB
-
MSY
2 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/138:00 am
MSY
-
ALB
1 stop6h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/19$287
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 11/68:18 pm
ALB
-
MSY
1 stop22h 00m
Breeze Airways
Tue 11/108:35 am
MSY
-
ALB
1 stop4h 32m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 6/20$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Tue 7/1411:45 am
ALB
-
MSY
1 stop4h 51m
American Airlines
Wed 7/221:50 pm
MSY
-
ALB
1 stop7h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/19$341
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/510:40 am
ALB
-
MSY
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Tue 9/86:30 am
MSY
-
ALB
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/16$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/53:38 pm
ALB
-
MSY
2 stops8h 21m
American Airlines
Tue 9/85:47 pm
MSY
-
ALB
1 stop5h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/16$356
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/124:44 pm
ALB
-
MSY
1 stop5h 15m
American Airlines
Sat 8/1511:41 am
MSY
-
ALB
1 stop6h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/17$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/128:10 am
ALB
-
MSY
2 stops9h 03m
United Airlines
Sat 8/152:05 pm
MSY
-
ALB
1 stop6h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/16$363
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 8/2711:15 am
ALB
-
MSY
2 stops31h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/318:05 am
MSY
-
ALB
1 stop10h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/18$366
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/53:55 pm
ALB
-
MSY
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Mon 9/75:00 am
MSY
-
ALB
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/16$368

Find flight deals from Albany to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Albany (ALB) to New Orleans (MSY). 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 June 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$266
(Breeze Airways)

One-way from

$152
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$496
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Albany 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 June 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albany to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

AlbanyNew Orleans

ALB - MSY

ALBMSY

Albany Intl

Tue 11/3

2:47 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop5h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/11

9:00 am-5:28 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$266

AlbanyNew Orleans

ALB - MSY

ALBMSY

Albany Intl

Wed 8/12

8:10 am-4:13 pm

2 stops9h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/15

2:05 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$363
Quickest round-trip

AlbanyNew Orleans

ALB - MSY

ALBMSY

Albany Intl

Thu 10/8

6:30 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop5h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 10/11

5:30 am-11:58 am

1 stop5h 28m

$411

AlbanyNew Orleans

ALB - MSY

ALBMSY

Albany Intl

Tue 9/22

4:53 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop8h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/23

10:25 am-5:43 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$431

AlbanyNew Orleans

ALB - MSY

ALBMSY

Albany Intl

Wed 8/12

3:05 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops7h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/15

5:50 am-3:50 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$433
Cheapest one-way

AlbanyNew Orleans

ALB - MSY

ALBMSY

Albany Intl

Tue 8/4

6:21 am-10:55 am

1 stop5h 34m

$171

AlbanyNew Orleans

ALB - MSY

ALBMSY

Albany Intl

Mon 6/29

7:53 pm-4:26 pm

2 stops21h 33m

$215

AlbanyNew Orleans

ALB - MSY

ALBMSY

Albany Intl

Wed 7/29

6:10 am-4:27 pm

2 stops11h 17m

$250

AlbanyNew Orleans

ALB - MSY

ALBMSY

Albany Intl

Tue 8/4

3:05 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$259

AlbanyNew Orleans

ALB - MSY

ALBMSY

Albany Intl

Mon 10/19

8:18 pm-4:07 pm

3 stops20h 49m

$273

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Deals found on 6/20

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Compare providers for flights from Albany to New Orleans

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 Albany to New Orleans in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 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 Albany, New York-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Albany, New York-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Albany, New York-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Albany, New York-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Albany, New York-New Orleans 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 Albany to New Orleans

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Albany, New York to New Orleans?

The best time to book flights from Albany, New York to New Orleans is 67 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Albany, New York to New Orleans?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to New Orleans (average of $361). Flying from Albany, New York to New Orleans in February is currently the most expensive (average of $692). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Albany, New York to New Orleans?

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans. Reviews last updated June 21, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Albany to New Orleans. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
Delta
7.8
Good
8,423 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,868 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,722 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,242 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Albany, New York to New Orleans?

    For as low as $266, Breeze Airways can have you in New Orleans from Albany, New York in 5h 13m. Albany, New York and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 1266 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Albany, New York to New Orleans round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($269), Southwest ($276), and American Airlines ($320) offers the cheapest pricing from Albany, New York to New Orleans. Delta is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Albany, New York to New Orleans one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Breeze Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $72. Users have also found prices from $128 and $163 on Delta and Southwest, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Albany 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 Albany, New York to New Orleans?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albany, New York to New Orleans (average of $361). Flying from Albany, New York to New Orleans in February is currently the most expensive (average of $692). 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 Albany to New Orleans

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Albany 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 June 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$269Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$320Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$320Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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