$64+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis to New Orleans (IND - 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IND — MSY
Feb 14 — Feb 211
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to New Orleans
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Indianapolis (IND) 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 January 15, 2026.
Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $106 (Booking.com) |
One-way from | $64 (Cheapflightsfares) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $331 |
Good one-way deal | $80 or less |
Find flight deals from Indianapolis to New Orleans
Cheapest flights from Indianapolis to New OrleansExplore the most affordable flight options available from Indianapolis to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 15, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Indianapolis to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 15, 2026.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/178:18 pm
IND
- MSY
1 stop12h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/246:20 am
MSY
- IND
1 stop12h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/14![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$106
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/78:01 pm
IND
- MSY
1 stop13h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/118:57 pm
MSY
- IND
1 stop10h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$125
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Mon 2/168:18 pm
IND
- MSY
1 stop13h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/246:20 am
MSY
- IND
1 stop12h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/13![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$129
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/712:21 pm
IND
- MSY
1 stop11h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/118:57 pm
MSY
- IND
1 stop10h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/13![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$131
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/168:18 pm
IND
- MSY
1 stop12h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 2/206:20 am
MSY
- IND
1 stop12h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/13![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 2/168:02 pm
IND
- MSY
1 stop15h 57m
Frontier
Sun 2/2210:59 pm
MSY
- IND
1 stop18h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 1/13![Frontier logo]()
$135
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/412:21 pm
IND
- MSY
1 stop8h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/76:05 am
MSY
- IND
1 stop12h 26m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/13![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$137
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Sat 2/78:01 pm
IND
- MSY
1 stop13h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/1310:15 am
MSY
- IND
1 stop8h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$143
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/259:28 am
IND
- MSY
1 stop11h 13m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/288:36 pm
MSY
- IND
1 stop10h 56m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/13![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$147
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Sun 2/88:26 pm
IND
- MSY
1 stop12h 56m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/118:57 pm
MSY
- IND
1 stop10h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/14![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$151
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/2612:38 pm
IND
- MSY
1 stop6h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/296:05 am
MSY
- IND
1 stop12h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$152
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customize your flight search to find flights from Indianapolis 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 January 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to New Orleans that are best for you.
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Indianapolis
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New Orleans
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Depart
Return
Price
IndianapolisNew Orleans
IND - MSY
INDMSY
Indianapolis
Sun 2/8
8:26 pm-8:22 am
1 stop12h 56m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 2/11
8:57 pm-8:44 am
1 stop10h 47m
$151
IndianapolisNew Orleans
IND - MSY
INDMSY
Indianapolis
Tue 2/10
5:10 am-9:29 pm
1 stop17h 19m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 2/13
10:15 am-7:23 pm
1 stop8h 08m
$171
IndianapolisNew Orleans
IND - MSY
INDMSY
Indianapolis
Tue 2/10
5:10 am-9:29 pm
1 stop17h 19m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 2/14
6:30 pm-6:34 pm
1 stop23h 04m
$187
IndianapolisNew Orleans
IND - MSY
INDMSY
Indianapolis
Wed 2/18
3:12 pm-7:41 pm
1 stop5h 29m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 2/22
8:36 pm-8:32 am
1 stop10h 56m
$217
IndianapolisNew Orleans
IND - MSY
INDMSY
Indianapolis
Fri 4/10
12:18 pm-9:34 am
1 stop22h 16m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 4/16
6:15 am-10:38 pm
1 stop15h 23m
$234
IndianapolisNew Orleans
IND - MSY
INDMSY
Indianapolis
Mon 3/2
3:12 pm-7:41 pm
1 stop5h 29m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 3/5
6:20 am-6:31 pm
2 stops11h 11m
$255
IndianapolisNew Orleans
IND - MSY
INDMSY
Indianapolis
Tue 3/24
6:15 am-11:19 pm
1 stop18h 04m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 3/25
6:24 am-10:32 pm
1 stop15h 08m
$257
IndianapolisNew Orleans
IND - MSY
INDMSY
Indianapolis
Fri 3/20
4:05 pm-10:10 am
1 stop19h 05m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 3/23
7:20 pm-10:32 pm
1 stop26h 12m
$304
IndianapolisNew Orleans
IND - MSY
INDMSY
Indianapolis
Wed 3/25
10:55 am-3:15 pm
1 stop5h 20m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 3/26
6:20 am-12:25 pm
1 stop5h 05m
$314
IndianapolisNew Orleans
IND - MSY
INDMSY
Indianapolis
Sat 5/9
6:15 am-6:57 pm
2 stops13h 42m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 5/15
6:15 am-10:38 pm
1 stop15h 23m
$315
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Compare providers for flights from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis to New Orleans in January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Indianapolis-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Indianapolis-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Indianapolis-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Indianapolis-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 Indianapolis-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 Indianapolis to New Orleans
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Estimated round-trip price
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Indianapolis to New Orleans?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Indianapolis to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on January 9, 2026.
The best time to book flights from Indianapolis to New Orleans is 66 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 Indianapolis to New Orleans?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to New Orleans (average of $69). Flying from Indianapolis to New Orleans in September is currently the most expensive (average of $185). 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’s the top layover airport for flights from Indianapolis to New Orleans?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Indianapolis to New Orleans chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Indianapolis to New Orleans on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Indianapolis to New Orleans?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Indianapolis to New Orleans, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $241.
What’s the fastest layover option from Indianapolis to New Orleans?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Indianapolis to New Orleans, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 33m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Indianapolis to New Orleans?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Indianapolis to New Orleans, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 4h 37m.
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 January 15, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Indianapolis to New Orleans, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
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Top 5 airlines flying from Indianapolis to New Orleans
Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Indianapolis 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 January 15, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$80 | Average$211 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$209 | Average$347 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$216 | Average$375 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$222 | Average$360 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$232 | Average$383 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |