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$121+ Cheap flights from Fort Wayne to New Orleans (FWA - 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 11/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FWA — MSY
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Fort Wayne to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in September or April, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Monday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Fort Wayne (FWA) 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

One-way from

$121
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$322
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Cheapest flights from Fort Wayne to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fort Wayne to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/285:31 pmFWA - MSY
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/65:15 amMSY - FWA
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/116:20 pmFWA - MSY
1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/1511:17 amMSY - FWA
1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/26$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2911:33 amFWA - MSY
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Wed 11/54:52 pmMSY - FWA
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Deal found 10/26$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/291:34 pmFWA - MSY
2 stops10h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/510:38 amMSY - FWA
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/244:45 pmFWA - MSY
2 stops7h 43mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/262:30 pmMSY - FWA
1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/95:49 pmFWA - MSY
1 stop5h 29mDelta
Thu 12/1110:44 amMSY - FWA
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Deal found 10/27$364
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/171:40 pmFWA - MSY
2 stops10h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/192:30 pmMSY - FWA
1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$369

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

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Fort WayneNew Orleans

FWA - MSY

FWAMSY

Fort Wayne

Thu 1/8

6:03 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/11

6:00 am-11:09 am

1 stop4h 09m

$249

Fort WayneNew Orleans

FWA - MSY

FWAMSY

Fort Wayne

Fri 11/28

5:31 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop6h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/6

5:15 am-11:56 am

1 stop5h 41m

$254

Fort WayneNew Orleans

FWA - MSY

FWAMSY

Fort Wayne

Tue 11/11

6:20 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop5h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/15

11:17 am-6:04 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$259

Fort WayneNew Orleans

FWA - MSY

FWAMSY

Fort Wayne

Sat 2/21

7:15 am-11:43 am

1 stop5h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/25

5:30 am-11:00 am

1 stop4h 30m

$259

Fort WayneNew Orleans

FWA - MSY

FWAMSY

Fort Wayne

Thu 1/8

4:45 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop6h 44m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/11

8:00 am-5:51 pm

2 stops8h 51m

$289

Fort WayneNew Orleans

FWA - MSY

FWAMSY

Fort Wayne

Sun 11/23

5:56 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop25h 23m

$121

Fort WayneNew Orleans

FWA - MSY

FWAMSY

Fort Wayne

Tue 12/30

7:45 pm-8:47 am

1 stop14h 02m

$129

Fort WayneNew Orleans

FWA - MSY

FWAMSY

Fort Wayne

Mon 11/24

11:41 am-3:53 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$135

Fort WayneNew Orleans

FWA - MSY

FWAMSY

Fort Wayne

Mon 11/24

5:49 am-1:17 pm

2 stops8h 28m

$140

Fort WayneNew Orleans

FWA - MSY

FWAMSY

Fort Wayne

Wed 3/11

6:05 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$239

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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 Fort Wayne to New Orleans in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Fort Wayne-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Fort Wayne-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Fort Wayne-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Fort Wayne-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Fort Wayne-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 Fort Wayne to New Orleans

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Fort Wayne to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Fort Wayne to New Orleans is 77 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 Wayne to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Wayne to New Orleans (average of $147). Flying from Fort Wayne to New Orleans in February is currently the most expensive (average of $251). 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 FWA to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Fort Wayne 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 October 28, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Fort Wayne to New Orleans in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 35% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 October 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Fort Wayne 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,001 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne to New Orleans?

    For as low as $249, Delta can have you in New Orleans from Fort Wayne in 6h 27m. There are 811 mi between Fort Wayne and New Orleans. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $224, American Airlines will fly you from Fort Wayne to New Orleans and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $233 and $236, respectively. American Airlines is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Fort Wayne 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 Wayne to New Orleans.

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fort Wayne to New Orleans (average of $147). Flying from Fort Wayne to New Orleans in February is currently the most expensive (average of $251). 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 3 airlines flying from Fort Wayne to New Orleans

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Fort Wayne 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$224Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$233Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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