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$100+ 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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FWA — MSY
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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

Cheap flight deals from Fort Wayne to New Orleans

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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$243
(Delta)

One-way from

$100
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$348
From Fort Wayne to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 7/56:00 amFWA - MSY
1 stop4h 28mDelta
Fri 7/114:16 pmMSY - FWA
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Deal found 6/10$243
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 11/115:53 pmFWA - MSY
1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/155:37 amMSY - FWA
1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$249
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/185:23 pmFWA - MSY
2 stops27h 01mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/236:10 pmMSY - FWA
1 stop13h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$265
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 7/47:15 amFWA - MSY
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/102:16 pmMSY - FWA
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$294

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Fort WayneNew Orleans

FWA - MSY

FWAMSY

Fort Wayne

Sat 7/5

6:00 am-9:28 am

1 stop4h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 7/11

4:16 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$243

Fort WayneNew Orleans

FWA - MSY

FWAMSY

Fort Wayne

Tue 11/11

5:53 pm-12:08 am

1 stop7h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/15

5:37 am-11:27 am

1 stop4h 50m

$249

Fort WayneNew Orleans

FWA - MSY

FWAMSY

Fort Wayne

Fri 7/18

5:23 pm-7:24 pm

2 stops27h 01m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 7/23

6:10 pm-8:46 am

1 stop13h 36m

$265

Fort WayneNew Orleans

FWA - MSY

FWAMSY

Fort Wayne

Fri 7/4

7:15 am-1:20 pm

1 stop7h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/10

2:16 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$294

Fort WayneNew Orleans

FWA - MSY

FWAMSY

Fort Wayne

Fri 7/4

9:45 am-3:49 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$100

Fort WayneNew Orleans

FWA - MSY

FWAMSY

Fort Wayne

Fri 7/4

10:19 am-8:51 pm

3 stops35h 32m

$229

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Deals found on 6/10

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 June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Fort Wayne to New Orleans is 37 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 $256). Flying from Fort Wayne 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 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 June 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Fort Wayne to New Orleans in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

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

    Currently priced at $243, Delta will fly you from Fort Wayne to New Orleans and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $249 and $294, respectively. Delta is priced at 38% 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 $256). Flying from Fort Wayne 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 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$228Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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