How long is the flight from Bloomington, Illinois to New Orleans?

There are many flights that can get you from Bloomington, Illinois to New Orleans in 5h 47m. Fly via Delta or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Bloomington, Illinois and New Orleans is about 729 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 Bloomington, Illinois to New Orleans round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Bloomington, Illinois to New Orleans is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $175 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $411. Users have found that Delta is 68% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Bloomington, Illinois to New Orleans?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Bloomington, Illinois to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from BMI to MSY?

It’s optimal to fly from Bloomington, Illinois to New Orleans at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

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$127+ Cheap Flights from Bloomington, IL to New Orleans

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Bloomington, Illinois to New Orleans?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Bloomington, Illinois to New Orleans flights typically cost between $502 and $505 in December. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $339 on Delta (Dec 13-Dec 16).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bloomington to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

Sat 12/133:30 pmBMI - MSY

1 stop6h 52mDelta

Tue 12/163:27 pmMSY - BMI

1 stop6h 39mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$339

Tue 9/306:05 amBMI - MSY

1 stop5h 35mDelta

Sat 10/43:10 pmMSY - BMI

1 stop7h 01mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$395

Tue 9/302:51 pmBMI - MSY

2 stops8h 05mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/49:37 amMSY - BMI

1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$400

Sat 11/83:42 pmBMI - MSY

1 stop4h 35mDelta

Tue 11/119:12 amMSY - BMI

1 stop5h 38mDelta

Deal found 9/16

$402

Thu 10/165:34 pmBMI - MSY

1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines

Thu 10/233:54 pmMSY - BMI

1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$407

Sat 11/85:00 amBMI - MSY

2 stops9h 39mAmerican Airlines

Tue 11/113:35 pmMSY - BMI

1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$414

Sat 12/135:00 amBMI - MSY

2 stops7h 11mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/1610:19 amMSY - BMI

2 stops7h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$419

Wed 10/155:05 pmBMI - MSY

1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines

Fri 10/175:45 pmMSY - BMI

1 stop4h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$422

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Sat 12/133:30 pmBMI - MSY

1 stop6h 52mDelta

Tue 12/167:30 amMSY - BMI

1 stop7h 19mDelta

Deal found 9/13

$339

Wed 2/256:23 amBMI - MSY

1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines

Sat 2/289:51 amMSY - BMI

1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$339

Tue 9/306:05 amBMI - MSY

1 stop5h 35mDelta

Sat 10/43:10 pmMSY - BMI

1 stop7h 01mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$395

Tue 9/302:51 pmBMI - MSY

2 stops8h 05mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/49:37 amMSY - BMI

1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$400

Sat 11/83:42 pmBMI - MSY

1 stop4h 35mDelta

Tue 11/119:12 amMSY - BMI

1 stop5h 38mDelta

Deal found 9/16

$402

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Mon 9/293:39 pmBMI - MSY

1 stop6h 34mDelta

Fri 10/33:10 pmMSY - BMI

1 stop7h 01mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$547

Mon 9/293:54 pmBMI - MSY

1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines

Fri 10/312:19 pmMSY - BMI

2 stops7h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$552

Tue 9/306:05 amBMI - MSY

1 stop5h 35mDelta

Sat 10/43:10 pmMSY - BMI

1 stop7h 01mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$395

Tue 9/302:51 pmBMI - MSY

2 stops8h 05mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/49:37 amMSY - BMI

1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$400

Wed 10/16:57 amBMI - MSY

1 stop4h 56mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/56:14 pmMSY - BMI

1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$586

Wed 10/155:05 pmBMI - MSY

1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines

Fri 10/175:45 pmMSY - BMI

1 stop4h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$422

Thu 10/165:34 pmBMI - MSY

1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines

Thu 10/233:54 pmMSY - BMI

1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$407

Sun 10/195:34 pmBMI - MSY

1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/223:56 pmMSY - BMI

1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$442

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Sat 10/258:21 pmBMI - MSY

1 stop27h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$127

Tue 10/213:42 pmBMI - MSY

1 stop4h 35mDelta

Deal found 9/14

$199

Tue 10/216:10 amBMI - MSY

2 stops11h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$241

Tue 12/211:07 amBMI - MSY

2 stops10h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$249

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3 stops50h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$266

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1 stop4h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$319

Sun 11/308:21 pmBMI - MSY

3 stops47h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$361

Sun 11/303:33 pmBMI - MSY

1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$444

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7:30 am-2:49 pm

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6:05 am-11:40 am

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2:51 pm-10:56 pm

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9:37 am-3:23 pm

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$400

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Bloomington-Normal

Sat 11/8

3:42 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop4h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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9:12 am-2:50 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$402

BloomingtonNew Orleans

BMI - MSY

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Bloomington-Normal

Sat 10/25

8:21 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop27h 17m

$127

BloomingtonNew Orleans

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Bloomington-Normal

Tue 12/2

3:30 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$199

BloomingtonNew Orleans

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Bloomington-Normal

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6:00 am-12:02 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$199

BloomingtonNew Orleans

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Bloomington-Normal

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3:42 pm-8:17 pm

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$199

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6:10 am-5:10 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$241

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois 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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Delta

8.0

Very good

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Delta

8.0

Very good

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Delta

8.0

Very good

7,957 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,957 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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How long is the flight from Bloomington, Illinois to New Orleans?
There are many flights that can get you from Bloomington, Illinois to New Orleans in 5h 47m. Fly via Delta or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Bloomington, Illinois and New Orleans is about 729 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 Bloomington, Illinois to New Orleans round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Bloomington, Illinois to New Orleans is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $175 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $411. Users have found that Delta is 68% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Bloomington to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Bloomington to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Bloomington to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Bloomington to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Bloomington to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bloomington 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 Bloomington, Illinois to New Orleans?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois 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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American Airlines	Cheapest$411	Average$511	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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