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$137+ Cheap flights from Fresno to New Orleans (FAT - 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAT — MSY
Apr 10 — Apr 171
Fri 4/10
Fri 4/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Fresno to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from Fresno to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fresno to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 11, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/218:41 am
FAT
-
MSY
1 stop18h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/248:05 pm
MSY
-
FAT
1 stop22h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$310
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1210:24 pm
FAT
-
MSY
1 stop29h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/158:29 pm
MSY
-
FAT
1 stop20h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$332
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/71:42 pm
FAT
-
MSY
1 stop7h 05m
American Airlines
Sat 4/116:12 pm
MSY
-
FAT
1 stop6h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/7$338
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/165:25 am
FAT
-
MSY
2 stops10h 50m
Southwest
Tue 5/195:20 pm
MSY
-
FAT
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9$342
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/76:02 am
FAT
-
MSY
2 stops9h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 4/115:00 am
MSY
-
FAT
2 stops8h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/81:03 pm
FAT
-
MSY
2 stops6h 57m
American Airlines
Sat 4/117:14 am
MSY
-
FAT
1 stop6h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$353
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/2210:21 pm
FAT
-
MSY
1 stop29h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/258:29 pm
MSY
-
FAT
1 stop27h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$357
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/82:04 pm
FAT
-
MSY
1 stop7h 11m
United Airlines
Sat 4/117:00 am
MSY
-
FAT
1 stop8h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7$367
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/76:30 am
FAT
-
MSY
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Sat 4/115:50 am
MSY
-
FAT
1 stop10h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/10$368

Find flight deals from Fresno to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Fresno (FAT) 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 March 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$310
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$137
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$491
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Fresno 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 March 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Fresno to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

FresnoNew Orleans

FAT - MSY

FATMSY

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 4/7

6:30 am-2:05 pm

1 stop5h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/11

5:50 am-2:25 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$368

FresnoNew Orleans

FAT - MSY

FATMSY

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 4/8

7:18 am-5:52 pm

2 stops8h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/11

5:00 am-11:58 am

2 stops8h 58m

$375

FresnoNew Orleans

FAT - MSY

FATMSY

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 4/10

1:10 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/15

7:05 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 50m

$402

FresnoNew Orleans

FAT - MSY

FATMSY

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 4/7

6:02 am-5:52 pm

2 stops9h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/10

2:23 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$407
Quickest round-trip

FresnoNew Orleans

FAT - MSY

FATMSY

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 4/11

2:04 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 11m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/14

8:15 am-1:20 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$427

FresnoNew Orleans

FAT - MSY

FATMSY

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 5/22

2:55 pm-12:55 am

2 stops8h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/27

4:40 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$438

FresnoNew Orleans

FAT - MSY

FATMSY

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 4/24

10:40 am-9:00 pm

2 stops8h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/28

8:25 am-3:45 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$442

FresnoNew Orleans

FAT - MSY

FATMSY

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 5/22

2:55 pm-12:55 am

2 stops8h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/29

6:00 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops7h 45m

$477
Cheapest one-way

FresnoNew Orleans

FAT - MSY

FATMSY

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 4/15

1:07 pm-5:24 am

1 stop14h 17m

$137
Quickest one-way

FresnoNew Orleans

FAT - MSY

FATMSY

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 4/11

1:03 pm-10:47 pm

2 stops7h 44m

$176

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Deals found on 3/10

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Compare providers for flights from Fresno to New Orleans

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 Fresno to New Orleans in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Fresno-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Fresno-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Fresno-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Fresno-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Fresno-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 Fresno to New Orleans

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Orleans from Fresno with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Fresno to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Fresno to New Orleans. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Fresno to New Orleans?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fresno to New Orleans (average of $221). Flying from Fresno to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $350). 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.

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 March 11, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Fresno 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,278 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,413 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,421 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Southwest and United Airlines fly from Fresno to New Orleans in about 5h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 59m. Fresno and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 1754 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Fresno to New Orleans is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $276 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $276 and $280 round-trip. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $124 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $136 and American Airlines from $136 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fresno 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 Fresno to New Orleans?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fresno to New Orleans (average of $221). Flying from Fresno to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $350). 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 Fresno to New Orleans

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Fresno 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 March 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$276Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$280Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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