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$144+ 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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALB — MSY
Aug 18 — Aug 251
Tue 8/18
Tue 8/25
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 July 19, 2026.

This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 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 stop8h 03m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/14$254
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/197:03 am
ALB
-
MSY
1 stop10h 09m
JetBlue
Thu 9/241:40 pm
MSY
-
ALB
1 stop8h 35m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/18$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 10/268:18 pm
ALB
-
MSY
1 stop23h 50m
Breeze Airways
Fri 10/307:00 am
MSY
-
ALB
1 stop11h 38m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/15$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 10/238:18 pm
ALB
-
MSY
1 stop26h 53m
Breeze Airways
Wed 10/289:00 am
MSY
-
ALB
1 stop8h 03m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/15$278
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/187:03 am
ALB
-
MSY
1 stop10h 09m
JetBlue
Thu 9/241:40 pm
MSY
-
ALB
1 stop8h 35m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/18$280
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/202:47 pm
ALB
-
MSY
1 stop5h 13m
Breeze Airways
Fri 10/237:00 am
MSY
-
ALB
1 stop11h 38m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/14$284
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 10/238:18 pm
ALB
-
MSY
1 stop26h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/284:58 pm
MSY
-
ALB
2 stops17h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/15$286
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/202:47 pm
ALB
-
MSY
1 stop5h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/235:02 pm
MSY
-
ALB
2 stops41h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/14$288

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 July 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$254
(Breeze Airways)

One-way from

$144
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$572
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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 July 19, 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-6:03 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$254

AlbanyNew Orleans

ALB - MSY

ALBMSY

Albany Intl

Mon 9/21

7:03 am-4:12 pm

1 stop10h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/24

1:40 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$280

AlbanyNew Orleans

ALB - MSY

ALBMSY

Albany Intl

Tue 10/20

2:47 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop5h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/23

1:50 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$313

AlbanyNew Orleans

ALB - MSY

ALBMSY

Albany Intl

Wed 10/7

2:50 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop6h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/12

5:40 am-12:35 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$341

AlbanyNew Orleans

ALB - MSY

ALBMSY

Albany Intl

Mon 11/2

5:30 am-1:05 pm

2 stops8h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/4

6:50 am-5:10 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$385
Quickest round-trip

AlbanyNew Orleans

ALB - MSY

ALBMSY

Albany Intl

Fri 10/23

12:21 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop6h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/28

5:13 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$394

AlbanyNew Orleans

ALB - MSY

ALBMSY

Albany Intl

Thu 10/1

9:20 am-4:25 pm

2 stops8h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/5

5:40 am-2:10 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$396

AlbanyNew Orleans

ALB - MSY

ALBMSY

Albany Intl

Tue 10/20

12:45 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop6h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/23

12:55 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$399
Cheapest one-way

AlbanyNew Orleans

ALB - MSY

ALBMSY

Albany Intl

Thu 8/20

1:15 pm-6:02 pm

2 stops29h 47m

$170

AlbanyNew Orleans

ALB - MSY

ALBMSY

Albany Intl

Wed 8/19

6:20 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$171

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Deals found on 7/18

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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 July.
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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Orleans from Albany with our price prediction graph.
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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 July 19, 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
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,477 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,006 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,820 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

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 $254, 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), American Airlines ($320), and United Airlines ($320) offers the cheapest pricing from Albany, New York to New Orleans. Delta is priced at 44% 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 $166 and $177 on American Airlines and Delta, 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 July 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$269Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$320Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$320Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$359Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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