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$279+ Cheap flights from Fayetteville, NC to New Orleans (FAY - 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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAY — MSY
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Fayetteville to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Fayetteville (FAY) 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 September 15, 2025.

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$279
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$483
From Fayetteville to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
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Cheapest flights from Fayetteville to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fayetteville to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/63:27 pmFAY - MSY
1 stop3h 43mDelta
Sat 10/115:52 pmMSY - FAY
1 stop4h 15mDelta
Deal found 9/15$362
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/168:02 pmFAY - MSY
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/196:21 amMSY - FAY
1 stop5h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$399
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/306:04 amFAY - MSY
1 stop4h 48mDelta
Sat 10/43:10 pmMSY - FAY
1 stop6h 37mDelta
Deal found 9/15$431
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 9/306:05 amFAY - MSY
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/412:46 pmMSY - FAY
2 stops9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$436
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 10/611:01 amFAY - MSY
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/1112:38 pmMSY - FAY
2 stops8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$507
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/27:00 pmFAY - MSY
1 stop5h 29mDelta
Mon 10/65:20 amMSY - FAY
1 stop4h 09mDelta
Deal found 9/13$535

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Fayetteville 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Fayetteville to New Orleans that are best for you.

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FayettevilleNew Orleans

FAY - MSY

FAYMSY

Fayetteville

Wed 2/18

10:53 am-2:28 pm

1 stop4h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/19

5:30 am-10:15 am

1 stop3h 45m

$279

FayettevilleNew Orleans

FAY - MSY

FAYMSY

Fayetteville

Tue 2/17

10:53 am-2:28 pm

1 stop4h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/19

5:30 am-10:15 am

1 stop3h 45m

$339

FayettevilleNew Orleans

FAY - MSY

FAYMSY

Fayetteville

Wed 2/18

5:19 am-11:21 am

2 stops7h 02m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/19

5:22 am-12:20 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$354

FayettevilleNew Orleans

FAY - MSY

FAYMSY

Fayetteville

Mon 10/6

7:00 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop4h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/11

5:52 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$362

FayettevilleNew Orleans

FAY - MSY

FAYMSY

Fayetteville

Thu 10/16

8:02 pm-12:13 am

1 stop5h 11m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 10/19

6:21 am-12:30 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$399

FayettevilleNew Orleans

FAY - MSY

FAYMSY

Fayetteville

Tue 9/30

6:04 am-9:52 am

1 stop4h 48m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/4

3:10 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$431

FayettevilleNew Orleans

FAY - MSY

FAYMSY

Fayetteville

Tue 9/30

6:05 am-11:25 am

1 stop6h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/4

12:46 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops9h 11m

$436

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Deals found on 9/14

Best time to book a flight from Fayetteville to New Orleans

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Fayetteville, North Carolina to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fayetteville, North Carolina to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Fayetteville, North Carolina 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 FAY to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Fayetteville 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 September 15, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 52% on flights from Fayetteville, North Carolina to New Orleans by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 September 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Fayetteville 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
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville, North Carolina to New Orleans?

    Delta and American Airlines can get you from Fayetteville, North Carolina to New Orleans in just under 4h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 27m. The distance between Fayetteville, North Carolina and New Orleans is about 747 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Fayetteville, North Carolina to New Orleans round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at $198. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $226 round trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 46% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville, North Carolina to New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fayetteville, North Carolina to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Fayetteville, North Carolina 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 2 airlines flying from Fayetteville to New Orleans

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Fayetteville 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$226Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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