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$309+ Cheap flights from Bloomington, IL to New Orleans (BMI - MSY)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BMI — MSY
Aug 8 — Aug 151
Sat 8/8
Sat 8/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Bloomington to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from Bloomington to New Orleans
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 July 9, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Thu 7/304:18 pm
BMI
-
MSY
1 stop7h 25m
Delta
Sun 8/26:20 am
MSY
-
BMI
1 stop5h 03m
Delta
Deal found 7/8$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/71:46 pm
BMI
-
MSY
2 stops9h 13m
American Airlines
Mon 8/106:01 pm
MSY
-
BMI
1 stop4h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/6$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/141:46 pm
BMI
-
MSY
2 stops9h 13m
American Airlines
Fri 8/2112:29 pm
MSY
-
BMI
2 stops11h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/5$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1012:04 pm
BMI
-
MSY
1 stop6h 24m
Delta
Sun 9/135:15 am
MSY
-
BMI
1 stop6h 03m
Delta
Deal found 7/6$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Sat 11/143:10 pm
BMI
-
MSY
1 stop7h 23m
United Airlines
Wed 11/187:00 am
MSY
-
BMI
1 stop6h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7$389
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/116:30 pm
BMI
-
MSY
1 stop17h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/165:29 pm
MSY
-
BMI
1 stop21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$393
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/161:19 pm
BMI
-
MSY
2 stops9h 39m
American Airlines
Sat 9/193:46 pm
MSY
-
BMI
2 stops8h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/6$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Fri 12/183:10 pm
BMI
-
MSY
1 stop7h 11m
United Airlines
Sun 12/275:00 am
MSY
-
BMI
2 stops8h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/8$407
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/164:30 pm
BMI
-
MSY
1 stop4h 59m
American Airlines
Mon 7/206:01 pm
MSY
-
BMI
1 stop5h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/6$414
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 10/299:45 am
BMI
-
MSY
2 stops11h 52m
United Airlines
Sun 11/15:00 am
MSY
-
BMI
2 stops8h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7$444

Find flight deals from Bloomington to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bloomington (BMI) 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 July 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$443
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Bloomington 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 July 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bloomington to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BloomingtonNew Orleans

BMI - MSY

BMIMSY

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 7/30

4:18 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop7h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/2

6:20 am-11:23 am

1 stop5h 03m

$309

BloomingtonNew Orleans

BMI - MSY

BMIMSY

Bloomington-Normal

Wed 12/2

6:00 am-1:15 pm

2 stops7h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 12/6

5:00 am-1:50 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$319

BloomingtonNew Orleans

BMI - MSY

BMIMSY

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 9/11

4:32 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop7h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/13

5:15 am-11:18 am

1 stop6h 03m

$324
Quickest round-trip

BloomingtonNew Orleans

BMI - MSY

BMIMSY

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 9/10

12:04 pm-6:28 pm

1 stop6h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/13

5:15 am-11:18 am

1 stop6h 03m

$324

BloomingtonNew Orleans

BMI - MSY

BMIMSY

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 11/14

3:10 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop7h 23m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/18

7:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$389

BloomingtonNew Orleans

BMI - MSY

BMIMSY

Bloomington-Normal

Sun 10/11

6:30 pm-11:59 am

1 stop17h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/16

5:29 pm-3:24 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$393

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Deals found on 7/8

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

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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 July 9, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Bloomington to New Orleans, such as Delta and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,453 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,453 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,453 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,789 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,453 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Bloomington 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 Bloomington, Illinois to New Orleans?

    There are many flights that can get you from Bloomington, Illinois to New Orleans in 7h 15m. Fly via Delta or United 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 $398. Users have found that Delta is 62% 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Bloomington to New Orleans

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Bloomington 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 July 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$175Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$398Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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