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

Our cheapest airline available from Fresno to New Orleans is Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $332 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $333 and $343 round-trip. These flights start at 26% 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 $214 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $219 and United Airlines from $269 one-way.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Fresno to New Orleans?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Fresno to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Fresno to New Orleans?

Consider American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Fresno to New Orleans.

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

Leaving on a Tuesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 24% on the overall cost on flights from Fresno to New Orleans.

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

To save up to 37% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 24 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Fresno to New Orleans from $379 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $739 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Fresno to New Orleans?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to New Orleans. Flights to New Orleans from Fresno in May are about $452 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $233.

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

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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 July 29, 2025.

Thu 8/215:54 pmFAT - MSY

1 stop9h 16mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/258:50 pmMSY - FAT

1 stop18h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$241

Tue 10/288:06 amFAT - MSY

1 stop14h 28mAlaska Airlines

Tue 11/47:00 amMSY - FAT

1 stop10h 41mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$332

Tue 8/266:08 amFAT - MSY

1 stop6h 13mDelta

Wed 9/32:00 pmMSY - FAT

1 stop9h 12mDelta

Deal found 7/26

$333

Tue 8/269:57 amFAT - MSY

2 stops8h 17mAmerican Airlines

Wed 9/39:37 amMSY - FAT

2 stops8h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$343

Wed 10/2212:30 pmFAT - MSY

2 stops7h 10mSouthwest

Fri 10/244:35 pmMSY - FAT

2 stops8h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 7/28

$390

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Thu 8/215:54 pmFAT - MSY

1 stop9h 16mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/258:50 pmMSY - FAT

1 stop18h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$241

Tue 10/288:06 amFAT - MSY

1 stop14h 28mAlaska Airlines

Tue 11/47:00 amMSY - FAT

1 stop10h 41mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$332

Tue 8/266:08 amFAT - MSY

1 stop6h 13mDelta

Wed 9/32:00 pmMSY - FAT

1 stop9h 12mDelta

Deal found 7/26

$333

Tue 8/269:57 amFAT - MSY

2 stops8h 17mAmerican Airlines

Wed 9/39:37 amMSY - FAT

2 stops8h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$343

Wed 10/2212:30 pmFAT - MSY

2 stops7h 10mSouthwest

Fri 10/244:35 pmMSY - FAT

2 stops8h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 7/28

$390

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Tue 7/294:05 pmFAT - MSY

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$804

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Deal found 7/28

$532

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Deal found 7/28

$566

Wed 8/69:57 amFAT - MSY

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2 stops9h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$591

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Deal found 7/29

$677

Fri 8/89:28 pmFAT - MSY

2 stops12h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/1112:48 pmMSY - FAT

2 stops22h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$306

Thu 8/215:54 pmFAT - MSY

1 stop9h 16mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/258:50 pmMSY - FAT

1 stop18h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$241

Sun 8/247:53 amFAT - MSY

2 stops20h 01mAlaska Airlines

Wed 8/275:57 pmMSY - FAT

1 stop19h 19mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$384

Tue 8/266:08 amFAT - MSY

1 stop6h 13mDelta

Wed 9/32:00 pmMSY - FAT

1 stop9h 12mDelta

Deal found 7/26

$333

Tue 8/269:57 amFAT - MSY

2 stops10h 46mAmerican Airlines

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1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$338

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2 stops10h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$438

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2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$206

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1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 7/27

$214

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2 stops9h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$219

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3 stops11h 57mUnited Airlines

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$269

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$341

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FAT - MSY

FATMSY

Fresno Airterminal

Thu 8/21

5:54 pm-5:10 am

1 stop9h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/25

8:50 pm-1:12 pm

1 stop18h 22m

$241

FresnoNew Orleans

FAT - MSY

FATMSY

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 10/28

8:06 am-12:34 am

1 stop14h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 11/4

7:00 am-3:41 pm

1 stop10h 41m

$332

FresnoNew Orleans

FAT - MSY

FATMSY

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 8/26

6:08 am-2:21 pm

1 stop6h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/3

2:00 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$333

FresnoNew Orleans

FAT - MSY

FATMSY

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 8/26

9:57 am-8:14 pm

2 stops8h 17m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/3

9:37 am-3:46 pm

2 stops8h 09m

$343

FresnoNew Orleans

FAT - MSY

FATMSY

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 10/22

12:30 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops7h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/24

4:35 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$390

FresnoNew Orleans

FAT - MSY

FATMSY

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 8/6

5:03 pm-11:43 am

2 stops16h 40m

$206

FresnoNew Orleans

FAT - MSY

FATMSY

Fresno Airterminal

Thu 10/30

2:10 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 55m

$214

FresnoNew Orleans

FAT - MSY

FATMSY

Fresno Airterminal

Thu 10/30

1:06 pm-12:09 am

2 stops9h 03m

$219

FresnoNew Orleans

FAT - MSY

FATMSY

Fresno Airterminal

Thu 10/30

6:55 pm-8:52 am

3 stops11h 57m

$269

FresnoNew Orleans

FAT - MSY

FATMSY

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 8/6

7:40 pm-5:50 am

1 stop8h 10m

$341

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

Booking 23 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fresno to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Fresno 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 FAT to MSY?

It’s typically best to fly out from Fresno to New Orleans at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 9% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Fresno to New Orleans?

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Fresno to New Orleans on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Fresno to New Orleans?

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $500.

What’s the fastest layover option from Fresno to New Orleans?

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Fresno to New Orleans?

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 37m.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,238 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,977 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Hawaiian Airlines

7.8

Good

2,605 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,899 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Fresno to New Orleans round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Fresno to New Orleans is Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $332 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $333 and $343 round-trip. These flights start at 26% 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 $214 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $219 and United Airlines from $269 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fresno to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Fresno 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 Fresno to New Orleans

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$276	Average$379	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$278	Average$444	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$332	Average$484	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$347	Average$477	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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