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

American Airlines, at $417, was found to be the cheapest airline from Fort Smith to New Orleans..

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Fort Smith to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Fort Smith to New Orleans?

Users have found that leaving on a Tuesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 8% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Fort Smith to New Orleans at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

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Thu 6/265:49 pmFSM - MSY

1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines

Wed 7/27:51 pmMSY - FSM

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Deal found 6/10

$417

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Thu 6/265:49 pmFSM - MSY

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1 stop3h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10

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Tue 6/176:01 amFSM - MSY

1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines

Thu 6/195:25 amMSY - FSM

1 stop4h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$700

Thu 6/265:49 pmFSM - MSY

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Wed 7/27:51 pmMSY - FSM

1 stop3h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$417

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Sun 6/296:01 amFSM - MSY

1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$363

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

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Andrew,May 2025

LAX - MIA

2 hour delay. Discovered an engine problem late, we boarded the plane and they asked us to come off. To add insult to injury nothing was given to passengers to make amends. No free drink. No extra food or snacks. No free WiFi. Gimme a break

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7.2

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10,000 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

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10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Andrew,May 2025

LAX - MIA

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What is the cheapest airline to fly from Fort Smith to New Orleans round-trip?
American Airlines, at $417, was found to be the cheapest airline from Fort Smith to New Orleans..
Can I find deals for flights from Fort Smith to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Fort Smith to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Fort Smith 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 Smith to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Fort Smith to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fort Smith 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 Smith to New Orleans?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Smith to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Fort Smith 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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