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$155+ 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 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — MSY
dic. 24 — dic. 311
mié. 12/24
mié. 12/31
1 adult, Economy
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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 noviembre 24, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
lun. 12/1511:20 amBHM - MSY
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
mar. 12/236:00 amMSY - BHM
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/24$320
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
lun. 12/225:27 pmBHM - MSY
1 stop6h 05mDelta
lun. 12/295:15 amMSY - BHM
1 stop3h 12mDelta
Deal found 11/24$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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.
mar. 12/165:20 amBHM - MSY
1 stop5h 38mDelta
mar. 12/237:42 amMSY - BHM
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Deal found 11/22$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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.
sáb. 12/207:20 pmBHM - MSY
1 stop4h 12mDelta
sáb. 12/275:15 amMSY - BHM
1 stop3h 12mDelta
Deal found 11/22$376
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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.
lun. 12/225:25 amBHM - MSY
2 stops7h 50mSouthwest
mié. 12/243:10 pmMSY - BHM
2 stops7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 11/22$383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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.
mar. 12/305:00 pmBHM - MSY
1 stop6h 28mUnited Airlines
dom. 1/45:00 amMSY - BHM
1 stop4h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/22$386
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
lun. 12/226:10 amBHM - MSY
1 stop10h 40mSouthwest
lun. 12/294:25 pmMSY - BHM
2 stops6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 11/24$395
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
mar. 12/305:40 pmBHM - MSY
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
sáb. 1/35:30 amMSY - BHM
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 11/24$414
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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.
mar. 12/305:00 pmBHM - MSY
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
dom. 1/42:05 pmMSY - BHM
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 11/22$428

Cheap 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 noviembre 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(Delta)

One-way from

$155
(Delta)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$444
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($81 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 noviembre 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to New Orleans that are best for you.

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BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

mar. 1/6

11:36 am-5:52 pm

1 stop6h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 1/7

7:30 am-12:49 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$309

BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

lun. 12/15

11:20 am-5:30 pm

1 stop6h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 12/23

6:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop4h 30m

$320

BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

lun. 12/22

6:24 am-11:02 am

1 stop4h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 12/24

11:56 am-4:13 pm

1 stop4h 17m

$320

BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

lun. 12/22

4:10 pm-12:30 am

1 stop8h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 12/24

3:10 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops7h 00m

$325

BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

lun. 1/12

9:13 am-12:51 pm

1 stop3h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 1/15

9:53 am-2:36 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$331

BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

mar. 1/13

6:15 am-10:52 am

1 stop4h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

dom. 1/18

7:00 am-2:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$333

BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

mié. 1/14

4:53 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop6h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

dom. 1/18

7:00 am-2:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$333

BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

mié. 1/14

6:10 am-2:40 pm

2 stops8h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

dom. 1/18

6:55 am-12:55 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$338

BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

lun. 1/12

2:40 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops6h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 1/15

3:00 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops7h 25m

$341

BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

mar. 2/10

9:13 am-2:24 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$155

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Birmingham, Alabama-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 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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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans (average of $178). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans in June is currently the most expensive (average of $297). 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 BHM to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham 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 noviembre 24, 2025.

When flying from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 23% versus a flight in the morning.

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 noviembre 24, 2025.
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
4,252 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
7,997 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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 4h 38m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $320. 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 $233. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $249 round trip. Southwest is 42% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans (average of $178). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans in June is currently the most expensive (average of $297). 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 noviembre 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$233Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$249Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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