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$89+ Cheap flights from Cincinnati to New Orleans (CVG - MSY)

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CVG — MSY
juil. 30 — août 61
mer. 7/30
mer. 8/6
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in January or August, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Cincinnati to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cincinnati (CVG) 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 juillet 25, 2025.

Round-trip from

$198
(Frontier)

One-way from

$89
(Mytrip)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$366
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Cheapest flights from Cincinnati to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cincinnati to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on juillet 25, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 12/47:00 amCVG - MSY
Nonstop2h 09mAllegiant Air
dim. 12/78:59 amMSY - CVG
Nonstop2h 01mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/24$164
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 8/711:04 amCVG - MSY
1 stop6h 01mFrontier
lun. 8/119:19 amMSY - CVG
1 stop7h 42mFrontier
Deal found 7/23$198
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 9/125:34 pmCVG - MSY
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
lun. 9/156:30 amMSY - CVG
1 stop16h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$199
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 10/44:40 pmCVG - MSY
1 stop4h 37mDelta
lun. 10/65:05 pmMSY - CVG
1 stop4h 28mDelta
Deal found 7/24$237
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.
sam. 10/412:52 pmCVG - MSY
2 stops8h 29mAmerican Airlines
lun. 10/63:54 pmMSY - CVG
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$242
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 10/223:45 pmCVG - MSY
2 stops7h 45mSouthwest
lun. 10/276:55 amMSY - CVG
1 stop9h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/22$248

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

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CincinnatiNew Orleans

CVG - MSY

CVGMSY

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

jeu. 8/7

11:04 am-4:05 pm

1 stop6h 01m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 8/11

9:19 am-6:01 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$198

CincinnatiNew Orleans

CVG - MSY

CVGMSY

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

ven. 9/12

5:34 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 9/15

6:30 am-11:32 pm

1 stop16h 02m

$199

CincinnatiNew Orleans

CVG - MSY

CVGMSY

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

sam. 10/4

4:40 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop4h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 10/6

5:05 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop4h 28m

$237

CincinnatiNew Orleans

CVG - MSY

CVGMSY

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

sam. 10/4

12:52 pm-8:21 pm

2 stops8h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 10/6

3:54 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$242

CincinnatiNew Orleans

CVG - MSY

CVGMSY

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

mer. 10/22

3:45 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops7h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 10/27

6:55 am-4:55 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$248

CincinnatiNew Orleans

CVG - MSY

CVGMSY

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

ven. 9/5

5:34 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$89

CincinnatiNew Orleans

CVG - MSY

CVGMSY

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

dim. 8/10

11:04 am-4:18 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$92

CincinnatiNew Orleans

CVG - MSY

CVGMSY

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

sam. 8/23

2:30 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop4h 22m

$119

CincinnatiNew Orleans

CVG - MSY

CVGMSY

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

sam. 8/23

5:55 am-3:15 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$124

CincinnatiNew Orleans

CVG - MSY

CVGMSY

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

jeu. 8/14

6:00 am-8:17 pm

3 stops15h 17m

$164

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Deals found on 7/24

Best time to book a flight from Cincinnati to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cincinnati to New Orleans

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cincinnati to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cincinnati to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on July 18, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cincinnati to New Orleans is 21 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Cincinnati 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Cincinnati to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated juillet 25, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cincinnati to New Orleans at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 48% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Cincinnati to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on July 20, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Cincinnati to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cincinnati to New Orleans?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Cincinnati to New Orleans?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Cincinnati to New Orleans chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Orlando (MCO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 71% of 1-stop itineraries from Cincinnati to New Orleans on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Cincinnati to New Orleans?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Cincinnati to New Orleans, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Orlando (MCO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $236.

What’s the fastest layover option from Cincinnati to New Orleans?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Cincinnati to New Orleans, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Baltimore (BWI) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 08m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Cincinnati to New Orleans?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Cincinnati to New Orleans, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Baltimore (BWI) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 05m.

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 juillet 25, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Cincinnati to New Orleans by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,967 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,876 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cincinnati 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 popular is this Cincinnati to New Orleans flight route?

    This flight path from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to New Orleans Louis Armstrong was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cincinnati to New Orleans round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cincinnati to New Orleans round-trip from $198. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $237, and American Airlines, from $242. Users have found that Frontier is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cincinnati to New Orleans one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $92. Users have also found prices from $119 and $124 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Cincinnati to New Orleans?

    The most popular layover on flights from Cincinnati to New Orleans is Atlanta.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Atlanta?

    Atlanta travelers tend to visit Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola more than anywhere else. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola can be visited by traveling about 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.6 mi respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Those landing in Atlanta looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $55 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Cincinnati to New Orleans flights?

    Flights departing from Cincinnati and landing in New Orleans layover in Charlotte least frequently.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Cincinnati 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 6 airlines flying from Cincinnati to New Orleans

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Cincinnati 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 juillet 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$89Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$253Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$281Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$297Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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