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$70+ 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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IND — MSY
Apr 25 — May 21
Sat 4/25
Sat 5/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Indianapolis to New Orleans
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 March 26, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 3/267:18 pm
IND
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MSY
1 stop23h 47m
Frontier
Mon 3/303:36 pm
MSY
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IND
1 stop27h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/55:08 pm
IND
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MSY
1 stop25h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/86:00 am
MSY
-
IND
1 stop15h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$297
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Thu 4/1612:17 pm
IND
-
MSY
1 stop6h 15m
Frontier
Sun 4/198:13 pm
MSY
-
IND
2 stops13h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 3/23$298
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Thu 4/2312:17 pm
IND
-
MSY
2 stops12h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/266:02 pm
MSY
-
IND
1 stop15h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Wed 4/16:44 pm
IND
-
MSY
1 stop25h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/86:00 am
MSY
-
IND
1 stop15h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$300
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Fri 4/105:08 pm
IND
-
MSY
2 stops16h 11m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/1510:10 am
MSY
-
IND
2 stops12h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/25$303
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Thu 4/168:34 pm
IND
-
MSY
1 stop18h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/198:13 pm
MSY
-
IND
2 stops13h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$304
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sat 4/115:45 am
IND
-
MSY
1 stop17h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/165:15 am
MSY
-
IND
1 stop17h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$306
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Thu 4/3012:17 pm
IND
-
MSY
1 stop4h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/35:45 am
MSY
-
IND
1 stop10h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$307
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Sun 4/195:30 am
IND
-
MSY
1 stop19h 00m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/235:15 am
MSY
-
IND
1 stop17h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/23$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/234:25 pm
IND
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MSY
2 stops8h 01m
United Airlines
Tue 5/265:35 pm
MSY
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IND
1 stop4h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/25$309
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Thu 4/911:02 am
IND
-
MSY
1 stop21h 44m
Frontier
Sun 4/123:36 pm
MSY
-
IND
1 stop26h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$312

Find 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 March 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$296
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$70
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$389

Good one-way deal

$80 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Indianapolis-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 March 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Indianapolis to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

IndianapolisNew Orleans

IND - MSY

INDMSY

Indianapolis

Sat 5/23

4:25 pm-11:26 pm

2 stops8h 01m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/26

5:35 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$309

IndianapolisNew Orleans

IND - MSY

INDMSY

Indianapolis

Thu 7/9

4:45 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops6h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/13

4:00 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$339
Quickest round-trip

IndianapolisNew Orleans

IND - MSY

INDMSY

Indianapolis

Tue 6/23

6:38 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop5h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 6/26

7:17 pm-12:40 am

1 stop4h 23m

$348

IndianapolisNew Orleans

IND - MSY

INDMSY

Indianapolis

Tue 9/8

6:33 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop4h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/11

5:35 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$348

IndianapolisNew Orleans

IND - MSY

INDMSY

Indianapolis

Fri 6/5

4:45 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops6h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/7

5:20 am-11:20 am

1 stop5h 00m

$375

IndianapolisNew Orleans

IND - MSY

INDMSY

Indianapolis

Fri 6/19

4:45 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops6h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/22

6:15 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$378

IndianapolisNew Orleans

IND - MSY

INDMSY

Indianapolis

Sat 5/2

9:28 am-1:09 pm

1 stop4h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/5

5:00 am-3:03 pm

2 stops9h 03m

$394

IndianapolisNew Orleans

IND - MSY

INDMSY

Indianapolis

Sat 4/18

10:30 am-7:44 pm

2 stops10h 14m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 4/26

5:00 am-10:46 am

1 stop4h 46m

$400

IndianapolisNew Orleans

IND - MSY

INDMSY

Indianapolis

Sun 5/3

5:45 am-10:46 am

1 stop6h 01m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/7

7:00 am-3:03 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$428

IndianapolisNew Orleans

IND - MSY

INDMSY

Indianapolis

Wed 6/10

3:16 pm-11:26 pm

2 stops9h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/13

8:00 am-7:01 pm

2 stops10h 01m

$438

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Indianapolis-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Indianapolis-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Orleans from Indianapolis with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Indianapolis to New Orleans

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 March 13, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Indianapolis to New Orleans is 18 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to New Orleans (average of $85). Flying from Indianapolis to New Orleans in September is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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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 26, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Indianapolis to New Orleans, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,333 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,333 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,333 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,331 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,333 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,484 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,333 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,496 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,333 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,546 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,333 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Indianapolis 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 popular is this Indianapolis to New Orleans flight route?

    The Indianapolis to New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Indianapolis to New Orleans?

    Airlines like Delta and Southwest fly from Indianapolis to New Orleans in about 4h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 35m. The distance between Indianapolis and New Orleans is about 708 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Indianapolis to New Orleans round-trip from $148. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $200, and United Airlines, from $216. You may be able to fly from Indianapolis to New Orleans for 55% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $65 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $127 and Southwest from $138 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Indianapolis to New Orleans?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $65. While the most popular route (Indianapolis - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for $163 on average, our data indicates $84 when flying from Indianapolis to New Orleans.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to New Orleans (average of $85). Flying from Indianapolis to New Orleans in September is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 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 March 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$148Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$200Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$222Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$232Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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