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$243+ Cheap flights from Champaign to New Orleans (CMI - MSY)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMI — MSY
Jul 30 — Aug 61
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Cheap flight deals from Champaign to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Champaign (CMI) 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 25, 2024.

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August

Round-trip from

$266
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$243
(American Airlines)
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From Champaign University-Willard to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Champaign to New Orleans?

Users have found that leaving on a Friday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 29% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Champaign to New Orleans?

August can be a great time to fly to New Orleans from Champaign with a flight ticket averaging about $522. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of August for as cheap as $289. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMI to MSY?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Champaign to New Orleans in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Cheap Champaign to New Orleans flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from Champaign to New Orleans specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Prices were last updated on July 25, 2024.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/227:05 amCMI - MSY
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/289:33 amMSY - CMI
1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/23$286
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/227:05 amCMI - MSY
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/2810:54 amMSY - CMI
2 stops8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/23$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/2211:47 amCMI - MSY
2 stops10h 47mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/285:16 amMSY - CMI
2 stops10h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/23$296

Champaign to New Orleans 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Champaign and New Orleans in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/133:40 pmCMI - MSY
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/181:46 pmMSY - CMI
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$286
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/136:03 amCMI - MSY
2 stops8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/1810:43 amMSY - CMI
1 stop4h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/132:39 pmCMI - MSY
2 stops9h 19mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/185:29 amMSY - CMI
2 stops8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$296
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 10/306:38 amCMI - MSY
2 stops10h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/35:41 amMSY - CMI
1 stop4h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$301
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 10/306:38 amCMI - MSY
2 stops11h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/35:32 amMSY - CMI
2 stops9h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$386
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/196:03 amCMI - MSY
1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/237:03 amMSY - CMI
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$504
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/196:03 amCMI - MSY
1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/2310:43 amMSY - CMI
2 stops10h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$534
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/1911:21 amCMI - MSY
2 stops9h 16mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/2310:43 amMSY - CMI
2 stops10h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$569
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 11/224:05 pmCMI - MSY
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/245:32 amMSY - CMI
2 stops8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$666

One-way flights to New Orleans from Champaign

Search for one-way flight options from Champaign to New Orleans. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/22:55 pmCMI - MSY
1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$243
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/22:55 pmCMI - MSY
2 stops9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$248

Find flights from Champaign to New Orleans within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Champaign 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 2,752,877 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2024.

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Champaign University-WillardNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

CMI - MSY

CMIMSY

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 8/24

1 stop6h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/31

1 stop4h 36m

$266

Champaign University-WillardNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

CMI - MSY

CMIMSY

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 8/24

2 stops8h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/31

1 stop4h 36m

$271

Champaign University-WillardNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

CMI - MSY

CMIMSY

Champaign University-Willard

Sat 8/24

2 stops9h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/31

2 stops10h 42m

$276

Champaign University-WillardNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

CMI - MSY

CMIMSY

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 10/30

1 stop6h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 11/3

1 stop4h 10m

$296

Champaign University-WillardNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

CMI - MSY

CMIMSY

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 10/30

2 stops10h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 11/3

1 stop4h 10m

$301

Champaign University-WillardNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

CMI - MSY

CMIMSY

Champaign University-Willard

Thu 10/31

1 stop6h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 11/3

1 stop4h 10m

$316

Champaign University-WillardNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

CMI - MSY

CMIMSY

Champaign University-Willard

Thu 10/31

2 stops7h 21m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 11/3

1 stop4h 10m

$321

Champaign University-WillardNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

CMI - MSY

CMIMSY

Champaign University-Willard

Wed 10/30

2 stops11h 23m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 11/3

2 stops9h 16m

$386

Champaign University-WillardNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

CMI - MSY

CMIMSY

Champaign University-Willard

Thu 10/31

2 stops7h 21m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 11/3

2 stops9h 16m

$471

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Deals found on 7/25

What is the cheapest day to fly from Champaign to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Champaign to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on July 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Champaign to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Champaign to New Orleans

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Temperature and rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MSY

Temperature

51.8 - 82.4 °F

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

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 25, 2024.
American Airlines
7.3
Good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Shout out to Isabelle and Debbie who went above and beyond to make it a good experience. Wheelchair service and workers were excellent and much appreciated.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.3
Good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.6

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Shout out to Isabelle and Debbie who went above and beyond to make it a good experience. Wheelchair service and workers were excellent and much appreciated.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Champaign to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • Can I find flights from Champaign to New Orleans for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Champaign to New Orleans for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $266, but on average you can expect to pay $375.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Champaign to New Orleans round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at $266. You may be able to fly from Champaign to New Orleans for 49% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What does CMI to MSY mean?

    This is defined as Champaign University-Willard Airport (CMI) and New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY). Codes like New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Champaign to New Orleans that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Champaign to New Orleans flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Champaign to New Orleans with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Champaign to New Orleans flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Champaign to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Champaign to New Orleans?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Champaign to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Champaign to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Champaign 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Champaign to New Orleans that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Champaign to New Orleans offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Champaign to New Orleans?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Champaign to New Orleans flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Champaign to New Orleans flight deals updated?

    The Champaign to New Orleans flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 7/25.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Champaign to New Orleans?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to New Orleans (average of $248). Flying from Champaign to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $341). 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 airline flying from Champaign to New Orleans

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American AirlinesCheapest$322Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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