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

Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at $197. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $238 and $244, respectively. Delta is 51% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $89. Users have also found prices from $99 and $114 on Delta and Spirit Airlines, respectively.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans?

Consider Delta, United Airlines or Southwest when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans?

Leaving on a Friday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 69% on the overall cost on flights from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans?

Flights from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans lean towards being more expensive in October. Prices are generally better when you fly from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans in December, with the cheapest ticket starting at $239.

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

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Popular in	October
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Average price	$354

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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 July 3, 2025.

Tue 8/125:30 amBHM - MSY

1 stop4h 20mDelta

Mon 8/186:57 pmMSY - BHM

1 stop3h 57mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$197

Sat 8/27:32 pmBHM - MSY

1 stop12h 33mSpirit Airlines

Sat 8/99:00 amMSY - BHM

1 stop9h 37mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$238

Thu 8/143:40 pmBHM - MSY

1 stop3h 15mSouthwest

Sun 8/1710:25 amMSY - BHM

1 stop3h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 7/2

$244

Sat 8/27:32 pmBHM - MSY

2 stops23h 33mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/99:00 amMSY - BHM

1 stop9h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$265

Tue 7/1511:00 amBHM - MSY

1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/182:18 pmMSY - BHM

1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$355

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Tue 8/125:30 amBHM - MSY

1 stop4h 20mDelta

Mon 8/186:57 pmMSY - BHM

1 stop3h 57mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$197

Sat 8/27:32 pmBHM - MSY

1 stop12h 33mSpirit Airlines

Sat 8/99:00 amMSY - BHM

1 stop9h 37mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$238

Thu 8/143:40 pmBHM - MSY

1 stop3h 15mSouthwest

Sun 8/1710:25 amMSY - BHM

1 stop3h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 7/2

$244

Sat 8/27:32 pmBHM - MSY

2 stops23h 33mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/99:00 amMSY - BHM

1 stop9h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$265

Tue 7/1511:00 amBHM - MSY

1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/182:18 pmMSY - BHM

1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$355

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Wed 7/92:00 pmBHM - MSY

2 stops8h 35mSouthwest

Sun 7/138:05 amMSY - BHM

1 stop4h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 7/1

$596

Sat 7/123:30 pmBHM - MSY

2 stops20h 13mSpirit Airlines

Fri 7/184:28 pmMSY - BHM

2 stops26h 09mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$400

Sat 7/1211:00 amBHM - MSY

1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines

Fri 7/189:48 amMSY - BHM

1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$522

Tue 7/1511:00 amBHM - MSY

1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/182:18 pmMSY - BHM

1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$355

Sat 8/27:32 pmBHM - MSY

1 stop12h 33mSpirit Airlines

Sat 8/99:00 amMSY - BHM

1 stop9h 37mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$238

Sat 8/27:32 pmBHM - MSY

2 stops23h 33mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/99:00 amMSY - BHM

1 stop9h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$265

Tue 8/126:30 amBHM - MSY

1 stop3h 20mDelta

Thu 8/2110:55 amMSY - BHM

1 stop5h 36mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$197

Thu 8/143:40 pmBHM - MSY

1 stop3h 15mSouthwest

Sun 8/1710:25 amMSY - BHM

1 stop3h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 7/2

$244

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Tue 8/55:55 pmBHM - MSY

1 stop4h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 7/1

$89

Tue 8/51:14 pmBHM - MSY

1 stop5h 02mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$99

Thu 8/285:57 pmBHM - MSY

1 stop5h 12mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$114

Sat 7/267:32 pmBHM - MSY

2 stops23h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$169

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5:30 am-9:50 am

1 stop4h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/18

6:57 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop3h 57m

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7:32 pm-8:05 am

1 stop12h 33m

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9:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop9h 37m

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BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

Thu 8/14

3:40 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop3h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/17

10:25 am-1:50 pm

1 stop3h 25m

$244

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BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

Sat 8/2

7:32 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops23h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/9

9:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$265

BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

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Tue 7/15

11:00 am-4:13 pm

1 stop5h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/18

2:18 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$355

BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

Tue 8/5

5:55 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$89

BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

Tue 8/5

1:14 pm-6:16 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$99

BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

Thu 8/28

5:57 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$114

BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

Sat 7/26

7:32 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops23h 33m

$169

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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?

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 24% versus a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines 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

4,266 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,861 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,086 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans round-trip?
Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at $197. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $238 and $244, respectively. Delta is 51% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $89. Users have also found prices from $99 and $114 on Delta and Spirit Airlines, respectively.
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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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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United Airlines	Cheapest$246	Average$453	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$256	Average$374	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Delta	Cheapest$292	Average$401	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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