How long is the flight from Helena to New Orleans?

Departing from Helena to New Orleans will take you 5h 46m. There are 1634 mi between Helena and New Orleans. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Helena to New Orleans round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Helena to New Orleans is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $336 on this airline.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Helena to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings 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 is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Helena 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 78% on the overall cost on flights from Helena to New Orleans.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HLN to MSY?

It’s optimal to fly from Helena to New Orleans at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Helena to New Orleans?

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

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1 stop5h 46mUnited Airlines

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Mon 10/62:44 pmHLN - MSY

1 stop5h 46mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/107:00 amMSY - HLN

1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$422

Tue 3/105:35 amHLN - MSY

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Mon 10/62:44 pmHLN - MSY

1 stop5h 46mUnited Airlines

Fri 10/107:00 amMSY - HLN

1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$422

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Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helena to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Helena 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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Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from Helena to New Orleans. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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7.4

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2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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7.4

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8,929 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,929 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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How long is the flight from Helena to New Orleans?
Departing from Helena to New Orleans will take you 5h 46m. There are 1634 mi between Helena and New Orleans. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Helena to New Orleans round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Helena to New Orleans is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $336 on this airline.
Can I find deals for flights from Helena to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Helena to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Helena to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Helena to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Helena to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Helena 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 Helena to New Orleans?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helena to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Helena 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Helena to New Orleans

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

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

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