What is the cheapest airline to fly from Bloomington, Illinois to New Orleans round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Bloomington, Illinois to New Orleans is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $403 on this airline. Users have found that American Airlines is 22% 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.

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

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

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

October can be a great time to fly to New Orleans from Bloomington, Illinois with a flight ticket averaging about $520. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of October for as cheap as $361. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of January.

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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Round-trip from	$403 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$226 (Mytrip)
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$595

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Mon 7/73:08 pmBMI - MSY

1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines

Sat 7/126:16 pmMSY - BMI

1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$403

Fri 12/193:50 pmBMI - MSY

1 stop6h 28mDelta

Tue 12/305:42 pmMSY - BMI

1 stop4h 34mDelta

Deal found 6/12

$472

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Mon 7/73:08 pmBMI - MSY

1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines

Sat 7/126:16 pmMSY - BMI

1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$403

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Mon 7/73:08 pmBMI - MSY

1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines

Sat 7/126:16 pmMSY - BMI

1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$403

One-way flights from Bloomington to New Orleans
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Fri 8/18:36 amBMI - MSY

3 stops27h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$226

Fri 8/16:00 amBMI - MSY

1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$234

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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.

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

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.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Andrew,May 2025

LAX - MIA

2 hour delay. Discovered an engine problem late, we boarded the plane and they asked us to come off. To add insult to injury nothing was given to passengers to make amends. No free drink. No extra food or snacks. No free WiFi. Gimme a break

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Andrew,May 2025

LAX - MIA

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What is the cheapest airline to fly from Bloomington, Illinois to New Orleans round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Bloomington, Illinois to New Orleans is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $403 on this airline. Users have found that American Airlines is 22% 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Bloomington to New Orleans

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Delta	Cheapest$356	Average$532	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$361	Average$486	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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