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$329+ 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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BMI — MSY
May 18 — May 251
Mon 5/18
Mon 5/25
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 April 18, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 7/3012:09 pm
BMI
-
MSY
1 stop5h 58m
Delta
Sun 8/27:22 am
MSY
-
BMI
1 stop4h 01m
Delta
Deal found 4/13$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sat 5/95:00 am
BMI
-
MSY
2 stops8h 55m
American Airlines
Tue 5/122:45 pm
MSY
-
BMI
1 stop7h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/15$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/13:45 pm
BMI
-
MSY
1 stop7h 02m
American Airlines
Tue 5/512:11 pm
MSY
-
BMI
2 stops11h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/16$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 5/16:00 am
BMI
-
MSY
1 stop7h 22m
Delta
Tue 5/55:30 am
MSY
-
BMI
1 stop5h 49m
Delta
Deal found 4/16$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 6/182:58 pm
BMI
-
MSY
1 stop7h 43m
United Airlines
Sun 6/215:15 am
MSY
-
BMI
2 stops9h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/16$372
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 6/2611:34 am
BMI
-
MSY
2 stops9h 57m
American Airlines
Thu 7/211:20 am
MSY
-
BMI
1 stop4h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/14$393
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 6/59:44 am
BMI
-
MSY
2 stops10h 07m
United Airlines
Sun 6/75:15 am
MSY
-
BMI
2 stops9h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/16$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 8/299:44 am
BMI
-
MSY
1 stop6h 54m
United Airlines
Wed 9/210:29 am
MSY
-
BMI
1 stop7h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/16$409

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 April 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$329
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$541
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bloomington to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

BloomingtonNew Orleans

BMI - MSY

BMIMSY

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 8/14

6:01 am-11:59 am

1 stop5h 58m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/16

6:30 am-11:11 am

1 stop4h 41m

$329
Quickest round-trip

BloomingtonNew Orleans

BMI - MSY

BMIMSY

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 7/30

12:09 pm-6:07 pm

1 stop5h 58m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/2

7:22 am-11:23 am

1 stop4h 01m

$329

BloomingtonNew Orleans

BMI - MSY

BMIMSY

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 6/6

9:44 am-9:49 pm

2 stops12h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/10

7:00 am-2:23 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$334

BloomingtonNew Orleans

BMI - MSY

BMIMSY

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 8/29

9:44 am-4:38 pm

1 stop6h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/2

10:29 am-5:52 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$409

BloomingtonNew Orleans

BMI - MSY

BMIMSY

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 6/16

6:00 am-4:27 pm

2 stops10h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/20

7:00 am-2:23 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$414

BloomingtonNew Orleans

BMI - MSY

BMIMSY

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 8/14

9:44 am-4:38 pm

1 stop6h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/16

5:22 am-12:50 pm

2 stops7h 28m

$414

BloomingtonNew Orleans

BMI - MSY

BMIMSY

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 7/30

6:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/2

5:15 am-2:23 pm

2 stops9h 08m

$414

BloomingtonNew Orleans

BMI - MSY

BMIMSY

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 6/18

2:58 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop7h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/21

5:15 am-2:23 pm

2 stops9h 08m

$415

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Deals found on 4/13

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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 April.
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 April 18, 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
7.9
Good
8,424 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,424 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,424 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,604 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,424 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 5h 58m. 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 $372. 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 April 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$175Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$372Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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