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$48+ Cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans (FLL - MSY)

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FLL — MSY
Jul 7 — Jul 141
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in August or September, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) 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 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$113
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$48
(FlightHub)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$148

Good round-trip deal

$129 or less

Good one-way deal

$128 or less
From Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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Cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 2, 2025.

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Mon 7/286:15 pmFLL - MSY
Nonstop2h 09mSpirit Airlines
Wed 7/308:19 pmMSY - FLL
Nonstop1h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/30$113
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Mon 7/287:00 amFLL - MSY
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/314:56 pmMSY - FLL
1 stop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$116

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Fort LauderdaleNew Orleans

FLL - MSY

FLLMSY

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 7/28

6:15 pm-7:24 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 7/30

8:19 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$113

Fort LauderdaleNew Orleans

FLL - MSY

FLLMSY

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 7/28

7:00 am-8:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/31

4:56 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$116

Fort LauderdaleNew Orleans

FLL - MSY

FLLMSY

Fort Lauderdale

Sat 9/6

10:25 pm-11:32 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$48

Fort LauderdaleNew Orleans

FLL - MSY

FLLMSY

Fort Lauderdale

Sun 8/31

6:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$65

Fort LauderdaleNew Orleans

FLL - MSY

FLLMSY

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 7/31

7:00 am-7:05 pm

1 stop13h 05m

$78

Fort LauderdaleNew Orleans

FLL - MSY

FLLMSY

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 11/27

3:40 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$87

Fort LauderdaleNew Orleans

FLL - MSY

FLLMSY

Fort Lauderdale

Mon 11/3

8:24 am-2:06 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$89

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Best time to book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans is 61 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 Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Fort Lauderdale 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 July 2, 2025.

When flying from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 23% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings 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.

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 2, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans?

    You will need to book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans Louis Armstrong if you want to fly from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans. At least 4 different airlines have flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Louis Armstrong (MSY) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight to New Orleans from the Fort Lauderdale airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from FLL to MSY to be around 1h 58m.

  • How popular is this Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans flight route?

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $113, was found to be the cheapest airline from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans.. Spirit Airlines is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans are Spirit Airlines ($48), Frontier ($65), and Southwest ($97).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans? While on average our users pay $195, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $84. The most popular route (Fort Lauderdale - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around $97.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Fort Lauderdale 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 4 airlines flying from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$79Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$192Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$193Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$244Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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