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$154+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL to New Orleans (BHM - 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 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — MSY
Thg. 4 6 — Thg. 4 131
Th. 2 4/6
Th. 2 4/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from Birmingham to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on Tháng Ba 7, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Th. 4 4/12:50 pm
BHM
-
MSY
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Th. 4 4/86:00 pm
MSY
-
BHM
1 stop4h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/4$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Th. 4 7/226:30 am
BHM
-
MSY
1 stop4h 31m
United Airlines
CN 7/265:15 am
MSY
-
BHM
1 stop4h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/2$335
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Th. 7 4/46:30 am
BHM
-
MSY
1 stop4h 34m
United Airlines
Th. 3 4/77:00 am
MSY
-
BHM
1 stop7h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/6$340
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Th. 4 4/154:19 pm
BHM
-
MSY
1 stop5h 47m
Delta
Th. 6 4/177:51 am
MSY
-
BHM
1 stop5h 05m
Delta
Deal found 3/4$342
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Th. 2 3/304:20 pm
BHM
-
MSY
1 stop3h 55m
Delta
Th. 2 4/67:49 am
MSY
-
BHM
1 stop6h 05m
Delta
Deal found 3/2$345
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Th. 4 4/156:05 pm
BHM
-
MSY
1 stop4h 00m
Southwest
Th. 6 4/173:35 pm
MSY
-
BHM
2 stops7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/4$347
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Th. 7 4/252:35 pm
BHM
-
MSY
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
Th. 7 5/212:15 pm
MSY
-
BHM
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5$350
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Th. 4 4/294:15 pm
BHM
-
MSY
1 stop5h 45m
Southwest
Th. 7 5/24:05 pm
MSY
-
BHM
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5$357

Find flight deals from Birmingham to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHM) 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 Tháng Ba 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(Southwest)

One-way from

$154
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$349
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Birmingham 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 Tháng Ba 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

Th. 2 3/30

4:20 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop3h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Th. 2 4/6

7:49 am-1:54 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$345
Quickest round-trip

BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

Th. 7 3/28

4:50 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop4h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Th. 2 3/30

8:15 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop3h 20m

$345

BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

Th. 2 3/30

4:00 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops6h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Th. 2 4/6

8:15 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop3h 20m

$350

BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

Th. 2 4/6

4:00 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops6h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Th. 5 4/9

12:45 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$350

BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

Th. 6 4/10

2:45 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop6h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

CN 4/19

5:00 am-10:23 am

1 stop5h 23m

$355

BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

Th. 4 7/22

7:25 am-5:20 pm

2 stops9h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

CN 7/26

6:55 am-3:15 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$365

BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

Th. 3 4/7

11:00 am-4:12 pm

1 stop5h 12m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Th. 4 4/8

5:00 am-10:23 am

1 stop5h 23m

$369

BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

Th. 3 6/9

5:08 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop4h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Th. 4 6/10

5:15 am-9:31 am

1 stop4h 16m

$375

BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

Th. 2 6/8

2:56 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop4h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Th. 6 6/12

5:15 am-9:31 am

1 stop4h 16m

$375

BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

Th. 6 4/24

2:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

CN 4/26

6:30 am-10:30 am

1 stop4h 00m

$375

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

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Birmingham to New Orleans

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans (average of $212). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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.

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 Tháng Ba 7, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest and Delta from Birmingham to New Orleans have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,311 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,311 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,311 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
Delta
7.9
Good
8,270 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,311 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Birmingham 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 Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans?

    A quick flight from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans can take about 3h 55m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $345. Airlines will cover a distance of 321 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at $286. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $289 round trip. Southwest is 27% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans (average of $212). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $330). 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 2 airlines flying from Birmingham to New Orleans

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham 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 Tháng Ba 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$289Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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