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$117+ Cheap flights from Albuquerque to New Orleans (ABQ - MSY)

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ABQ — MSY
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Albuquerque to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albuquerque to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Thu 12/256:35 amABQ - MSY
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Wed 12/317:20 amMSY - ABQ
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11$243
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Thu 12/251:40 pmABQ - MSY
2 stops8h 48mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/317:00 amMSY - ABQ
2 stops11h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$373
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/314:35 pmABQ - MSY
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Tue 1/69:35 amMSY - ABQ
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9$386
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Thu 12/252:12 pmABQ - MSY
1 stop6h 29mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/293:42 pmMSY - ABQ
1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$445
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/3112:38 pmABQ - MSY
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/77:21 amMSY - ABQ
1 stop5h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$463
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Mon 12/297:00 amABQ - MSY
1 stop5h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/65:35 pmMSY - ABQ
1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$467
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Mon 12/297:00 amABQ - MSY
1 stop5h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/711:54 amMSY - ABQ
2 stops9h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$472
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Sun 12/284:56 pmABQ - MSY
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:16 amMSY - ABQ
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$476

Find flight deals from Albuquerque to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Albuquerque (ABQ) 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$243
(Southwest)

One-way from

$117
(Southwest)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$418
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Albuquerque 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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albuquerque to New Orleans that are best for you.

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AlbuquerqueNew Orleans

ABQ - MSY

ABQMSY

Albuquerque

Fri 1/16

3:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/20

3:31 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$325

AlbuquerqueNew Orleans

ABQ - MSY

ABQMSY

Albuquerque

Thu 1/8

6:16 am-12:41 pm

1 stop5h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/15

11:46 am-8:12 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$347

AlbuquerqueNew Orleans

ABQ - MSY

ABQMSY

Albuquerque

Thu 1/8

7:05 am-4:15 pm

1 stop8h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/15

3:03 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$347

AlbuquerqueNew Orleans

ABQ - MSY

ABQMSY

Albuquerque

Thu 1/22

4:26 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/26

1:47 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$359

AlbuquerqueNew Orleans

ABQ - MSY

ABQMSY

Albuquerque

Sat 2/21

12:19 pm-6:13 pm

1 stop4h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/24

7:00 am-11:34 am

1 stop5h 34m

$367

AlbuquerqueNew Orleans

ABQ - MSY

ABQMSY

Albuquerque

Thu 3/5

7:05 am-1:19 pm

1 stop5h 14m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/11

5:40 am-10:23 am

1 stop5h 43m

$377

AlbuquerqueNew Orleans

ABQ - MSY

ABQMSY

Albuquerque

Fri 1/16

12:55 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/20

11:55 am-8:49 pm

2 stops9h 54m

$410

AlbuquerqueNew Orleans

ABQ - MSY

ABQMSY

Albuquerque

Thu 1/1

4:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$117

AlbuquerqueNew Orleans

ABQ - MSY

ABQMSY

Albuquerque

Wed 2/18

7:05 am-3:28 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$122

AlbuquerqueNew Orleans

ABQ - MSY

ABQMSY

Albuquerque

Thu 12/25

11:00 am-9:41 pm

2 stops9h 41m

$127

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Deals found on 12/10

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Compare providers for flights from Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque to New Orleans in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Albuquerque-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Albuquerque-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Albuquerque-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Albuquerque-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Albuquerque-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 Albuquerque to New Orleans

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Orleans from Albuquerque with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Albuquerque to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Albuquerque to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Albuquerque to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to New Orleans (average of $194). Flying from Albuquerque to New Orleans in February is currently the most expensive (average of $284). 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 ABQ to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Albuquerque 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 December 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Albuquerque to New Orleans in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Albuquerque to New Orleans. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

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 Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque to New Orleans?

    Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from Albuquerque to New Orleans in just under 4h 54m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 35m. Albuquerque and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 1012 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Albuquerque to New Orleans round-trip?

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at $220. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $252 and $252, respectively. These flights start at 43% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $122 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $125 and American Airlines from $163 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to New Orleans (average of $194). Flying from Albuquerque to New Orleans in February is currently the most expensive (average of $284). 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 Albuquerque to New Orleans

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Albuquerque 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$220Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$252Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$252Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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