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$38+ Cheap flights from Cincinnati to New Orleans (CVG - 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 2/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CVG — MSY
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 29, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/268:30 am
CVG
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MSY
Nonstop2h 19m
Allegiant Air
Thu 3/58:44 am
MSY
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CVG
Nonstop2h 05m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 1/27$138
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/156:15 am
CVG
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 09m
Allegiant Air
Thu 3/198:14 am
MSY
-
CVG
Nonstop2h 05m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 1/28$145
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/18:30 am
CVG
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/56:46 pm
MSY
-
CVG
2 stops15h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$153
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/106:30 am
CVG
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 00m
Allegiant Air
Thu 5/148:20 am
MSY
-
CVG
Nonstop2h 04m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 1/27$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/98:30 am
CVG
-
MSY
1 stop24h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/118:57 pm
MSY
-
CVG
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$155
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/86:45 am
CVG
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/1010:43 am
MSY
-
CVG
1 stop6h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/18:30 am
CVG
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/26:59 pm
MSY
-
CVG
2 stops18h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$158
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2012:18 pm
CVG
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 20m
Frontier
Mon 2/239:51 pm
MSY
-
CVG
1 stop22h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/19:22 pm
CVG
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MSY
1 stop20h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/123:30 pm
MSY
-
CVG
1 stop8h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$164
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 2/1612:18 pm
CVG
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 20m
Frontier
Sat 2/215:47 pm
MSY
-
CVG
1 stop4h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$165
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/1612:18 pm
CVG
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 20m
Frontier
Thu 2/197:35 pm
MSY
-
CVG
1 stop14h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$166

Find 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$138
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$38
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$238

Good round-trip deal

$172 or less

Good one-way deal

$120 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cincinnati 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cincinnati to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Price

CincinnatiNew Orleans

CVG - MSY

CVGMSY

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 3/15

6:15 am-7:24 am

Nonstop2h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/19

8:14 am-11:19 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$145

CincinnatiNew Orleans

CVG - MSY

CVGMSY

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 3/5

1:07 pm-5:54 pm

1 stop5h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 3/8

9:21 pm-7:23 am

1 stop9h 02m

$248

CincinnatiNew Orleans

CVG - MSY

CVGMSY

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 2/25

3:20 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops30h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/2

10:43 am-12:59 am

1 stop13h 16m

$274

CincinnatiNew Orleans

CVG - MSY

CVGMSY

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 3/19

6:15 am-7:24 am

Nonstop2h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/23

8:01 pm-11:44 am

2 stops14h 43m

$285

CincinnatiNew Orleans

CVG - MSY

CVGMSY

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 4/25

4:22 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop6h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/28

6:48 am-12:30 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$325

CincinnatiNew Orleans

CVG - MSY

CVGMSY

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 3/19

6:15 am-7:24 am

Nonstop2h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 3/22

8:01 pm-7:23 am

1 stop10h 22m

$328

CincinnatiNew Orleans

CVG - MSY

CVGMSY

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 3/20

9:30 am-4:21 pm

1 stop7h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/23

3:30 pm-12:19 am

1 stop7h 49m

$339

CincinnatiNew Orleans

CVG - MSY

CVGMSY

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 4/8

3:50 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop6h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/13

2:45 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$340

CincinnatiNew Orleans

CVG - MSY

CVGMSY

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 4/24

7:59 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop4h 36m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/28

5:30 am-12:30 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$346

CincinnatiNew Orleans

CVG - MSY

CVGMSY

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 4/28

5:35 am-9:08 am

1 stop4h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/5

6:48 am-12:30 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$346

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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 Cincinnati to New Orleans in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Cincinnati-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cincinnati-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cincinnati-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cincinnati-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 Cincinnati-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Cincinnati to New Orleans

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Orleans from Cincinnati with our price prediction graph.
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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 January 23, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Cincinnati to New Orleans is 44 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to New Orleans (average of $80). Flying from Cincinnati to New Orleans in May is currently the most expensive (average of $190). 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 Cincinnati to New Orleans?

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 January 29, 2026.
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
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,206 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
706 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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 8 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Cincinnati to New Orleans?

    A quick flight from Cincinnati to New Orleans can take about 2h 09m. Allegiant Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $145. Cincinnati and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 701 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $85. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Allegiant Air, from $91, and Delta, from $215. Users have found that Frontier is 73% 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 Allegiant Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $43. Users have also found prices from $72 and $100 on Frontier and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cincinnati to New Orleans?

    While on average a flight from Cincinnati to New Orleans is generally $180, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $65. When looking at the most popular route, (Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), you can expect to pay $76 for that flight.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cincinnati to New Orleans (average of $80). Flying from Cincinnati to New Orleans in May is currently the most expensive (average of $190). 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$85Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$91Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$215Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$236Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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