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 6h 02m. Fly via American Airlines or Delta 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 $407. Users have found that Delta is 66% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Bloomington, Illinois to New Orleans as you normally would.

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

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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 $678 and $804 in March. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $373 on American Airlines (Mar 6-Mar 14).

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Sat 5/235:01 pm

BMI

MSY

1 stop6h 39m

American Airlines

Tue 5/269:50 am

MSY

BMI

1 stop6h 20m

American Airlines

Deal found 1/22

$339

Fri 3/62:56 pm

BMI

MSY

1 stop6h 34m

American Airlines

Sat 3/146:23 am

MSY

BMI

1 stop4h 38m

American Airlines

Deal found 1/23

$373

Fri 4/1711:15 am

BMI

MSY

2 stops10h 04m

American Airlines

Sat 4/256:34 am

MSY

BMI

2 stops7h 52m

American Airlines

Deal found 1/22

$384

Sat 3/143:03 pm

BMI

MSY

2 stops8h 56m

American Airlines

Fri 3/207:00 am

MSY

BMI

2 stops7h 26m

American Airlines

Deal found 1/23

$443

Fri 3/272:56 pm

BMI

MSY

1 stop6h 34m

American Airlines

Sun 3/296:23 am

MSY

BMI

1 stop4h 38m

American Airlines

Deal found 1/23

$546

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Fri 3/62:56 pm

BMI

MSY

1 stop6h 34m

American Airlines

Sat 3/146:23 am

MSY

BMI

1 stop4h 38m

American Airlines

Deal found 1/22

$373

Fri 4/173:59 pm

BMI

MSY

1 stop6h 02m

Delta

Sat 4/256:50 am

MSY

BMI

1 stop4h 29m

Delta

Deal found 1/23

$373

Sat 3/144:04 pm

BMI

MSY

1 stop4h 11m

Delta

Fri 3/205:35 am

MSY

BMI

1 stop5h 44m

Delta

Deal found 1/23

$373

Fri 4/172:56 pm

BMI

MSY

1 stop6h 23m

American Airlines

Sat 4/259:18 am

MSY

BMI

1 stop5h 57m

American Airlines

Deal found 1/22

$373

Fri 3/132:56 pm

BMI

MSY

1 stop6h 34m

American Airlines

Tue 3/176:33 pm

MSY

BMI

1 stop5h 15m

American Airlines

Deal found 1/22

$373

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Thu 2/1211:31 am

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MSY

1 stop6h 26m

American Airlines

Tue 2/176:23 am

MSY

BMI

1 stop4h 38m

American Airlines

Deal found 1/23

$988

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Mon 2/27:58 pm

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MSY

1 stop22h 49m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 1/23

$147

Sun 2/86:25 pm

BMI

MSY

2 stops37h 57m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 1/23

$163

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Average price	$898

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6:23 am-11:01 am

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4:04 pm-8:15 pm

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5:35 am-11:19 am

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2:56 pm-9:19 pm

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$373

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Fri 3/13

2:56 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop6h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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6:33 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$373

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BMI - MSY

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Bloomington-Normal

Mon 2/2

7:58 pm-6:47 pm

1 stop22h 49m

$147

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Bloomington-Normal

Sun 2/8

6:25 pm-8:22 am

2 stops37h 57m

$163

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Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to New Orleans (average of $175). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $836). 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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

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

8,110 reviews

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

8,110 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,110 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,192 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,110 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

Related info for your journey

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 6h 02m. Fly via American Airlines or Delta 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 $407. Users have found that Delta is 66% 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bloomington, Illinois to New Orleans (average of $175). Flying from Bloomington, Illinois to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $836). 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$175	Average$458	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$407	Average$500	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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