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$229+ Cheap flights from Harrisburg to New Orleans (MDT - 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 11/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MDT — MSY
Oct 29 — Nov 51
Wed 10/29
Wed 11/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Harrisburg to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in September or March, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Harrisburg to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Harrisburg (MDT) 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 September 29, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$235
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$229
(Delta)

Popular in

February

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September

Average price

$304
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Cheapest flights from Harrisburg to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Harrisburg to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 29, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Sat 11/82:35 pmMDT - MSY
1 stop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/1210:38 amMSY - MDT
1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/29$235
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Sat 12/66:00 amMDT - MSY
1 stop7h 01mDelta
Sat 12/135:13 pmMSY - MDT
1 stop4h 54mDelta
Deal found 9/27$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Sat 11/16:51 amMDT - MSY
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/69:30 amMSY - MDT
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/29$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/276:31 pmMDT - MSY
1 stop29h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/37:47 amMSY - MDT
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/27$248
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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.
Sat 10/256:15 amMDT - MSY
2 stops10h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/17:55 amMSY - MDT
1 stop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/27$252
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Thu 12/47:27 pmMDT - MSY
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Mon 12/85:13 pmMSY - MDT
1 stop4h 54mDelta
Deal found 9/29$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 10/268:21 pmMDT - MSY
1 stop17h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/27:00 amMSY - MDT
1 stop12h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/28$268
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Sat 10/1810:25 amMDT - MSY
2 stops8h 18mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/2210:28 amMSY - MDT
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/29$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/319:02 pmMDT - MSY
2 stops20h 29mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/37:47 amMSY - MDT
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/27$280

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Harrisburg 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 September 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Harrisburg to New Orleans that are best for you.

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HarrisburgNew Orleans

MDT - MSY

MDTMSY

Harrisburg

Sat 11/8

5:00 am-10:03 am

1 stop6h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/12

2:07 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$235

HarrisburgNew Orleans

MDT - MSY

MDTMSY

Harrisburg

Sat 10/25

5:27 pm-12:13 am

1 stop7h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/1

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop4h 40m

$247

HarrisburgNew Orleans

MDT - MSY

MDTMSY

Harrisburg

Sat 10/25

6:15 am-4:03 pm

2 stops10h 48m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/1

7:55 am-1:58 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$252

HarrisburgNew Orleans

MDT - MSY

MDTMSY

Harrisburg

Thu 12/4

7:27 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop5h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 12/8

5:13 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$259

HarrisburgNew Orleans

MDT - MSY

MDTMSY

Harrisburg

Fri 12/5

7:27 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop5h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 12/8

5:13 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$259

HarrisburgNew Orleans

MDT - MSY

MDTMSY

Harrisburg

Thu 12/11

6:19 am-12:58 pm

1 stop7h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 12/14

11:11 am-7:07 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$259

HarrisburgNew Orleans

MDT - MSY

MDTMSY

Harrisburg

Sun 10/26

8:21 pm-12:24 pm

1 stop17h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 11/2

7:00 am-8:08 pm

1 stop12h 08m

$268

HarrisburgNew Orleans

MDT - MSY

MDTMSY

Harrisburg

Wed 11/19

6:00 am-10:51 am

1 stop5h 51m

$229

HarrisburgNew Orleans

MDT - MSY

MDTMSY

Harrisburg

Wed 11/19

6:53 am-1:27 pm

2 stops7h 34m

$234

HarrisburgNew Orleans

MDT - MSY

MDTMSY

Harrisburg

Fri 11/7

6:25 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$264

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Compare providers for flights from Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg to New Orleans in September.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Harrisburg-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Harrisburg-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Harrisburg-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Harrisburg-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 Harrisburg-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 Harrisburg to New Orleans

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Harrisburg to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on September 26, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Harrisburg to New Orleans may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 78 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Harrisburg to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Harrisburg 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 MDT to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Harrisburg 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 September 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Harrisburg to New Orleans is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Harrisburg to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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 September 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Harrisburg to New Orleans, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
7,964 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
8,924 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
7,964 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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

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

    For as low as $259, American Airlines can have you in New Orleans from Harrisburg in 5h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1036 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at $258. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $258 and $258, respectively. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $229. American Airlines flights start at $234 while deals on United Airlines start at $478 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Harrisburg 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 September 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$236Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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