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$104+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to New Orleans (MCI - MSY)

MCI — MSY
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kansas City to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in August or January, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from Kansas City to New Orleans

Sat 12/1210:30 am -
1 stop22h 05m
Sun 12/206:05 pm -
1 stop25h 51m
Deal found 11/5$248
Sun 12/63:37 pm -
1 stop29h 16m
Sun 12/139:30 am -
1 stop24h 05m
Deal found 11/5$278
Fri 12/186:01 pm -
1 stop14h 04m
Mon 12/216:56 pm -
1 stop17h 04m
Deal found 11/4$279
Fri 12/410:30 am -
1 stop6h 34m
Sun 12/66:05 pm -
1 stop15h 30m
Deal found 11/7$288
Fri 11/2711:11 am -
1 stop6h 49m
Fri 12/49:36 am -
1 stop23h 59m
Deal found 11/6$290
Tue 12/228:51 pm -
2 stops37h 05m
Thu 1/2111:03 am -
1 stop8h 33m
Deal found 11/5$303
Thu 11/198:43 pm -
1 stop13h 27m
Mon 11/2311:05 am -
1 stop8h 29m
Deal found 11/4$318
Wed 12/98:32 pm -
2 stops12h 03m
Mon 12/1411:18 am -
2 stops8h 17m
Deal found 11/4$320
Thu 12/108:32 pm -
2 stops12h 03m
Mon 12/1411:18 am -
2 stops8h 17m
Deal found 11/4$330
Wed 11/256:25 pm -
Nonstop2h 00m
Wed 12/22:55 pm -
Nonstop1h 55m
Deal found 11/4$331
Wed 12/28:29 pm -
2 stops12h 12m
Wed 12/99:26 am -
2 stops29h 16m
Deal found 11/4$333

Find flight deals from Kansas City to New Orleans

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$238
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$104
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$424
Provider with most accurate pricing for Kansas City-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Kansas City-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flights.
From Kansas City to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Kansas City to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Kansas CityNew Orleans

MCI Kansas City - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MCIMSY

Kansas City

Wed 12/23

6:25 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$166

Kansas CityNew Orleans

MCI Kansas City - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MCIMSY

Kansas City

Fri 12/18

12:15 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop6h 23m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$171

Kansas CityNew Orleans

MCI Kansas City - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MCIMSY

Kansas City

Sat 12/19

6:30 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop5h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$171

Kansas CityNew Orleans

MCI Kansas City - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MCIMSY

Kansas City

Fri 11/27

11:11 am-6:00 pm

1 stop6h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$181
Quickest round-trip

Kansas CityNew Orleans

MCI Kansas City - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MCIMSY

Kansas City

Sat 12/19

6:05 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$190

Kansas CityNew Orleans

MCI Kansas City - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MCIMSY

Kansas City

Fri 11/27

6:20 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$202

Kansas CityNew Orleans

MCI Kansas City - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MCIMSY

Kansas City

Sun 12/20

6:25 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$203

Kansas CityNew Orleans

MCI Kansas City - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MCIMSY

Kansas City

Sun 12/20

5:02 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$208

Kansas CityNew Orleans

MCI Kansas City - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MCIMSY

Kansas City

Wed 12/23

5:48 pm-7:55 am

2 stops38h 07m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$213

Kansas CityNew Orleans

MCI Kansas City - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MCIMSY

Kansas City

Sat 11/21

6:05 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$259

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Compare providers for flights from Kansas City to New Orleans

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Kansas City to New Orleans in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice 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 Kansas City-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kansas City-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-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 Kansas City-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 Kansas City to New Orleans

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kansas City to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 25 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to New Orleans (average of $340). Flying from Kansas City to New Orleans in October is currently the most expensive (average of $480). 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 MCI to MSY?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Kansas City to New Orleans at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 50% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Kansas City to New Orleans?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Kansas City to New Orleans flights typically cost between $365 and $540 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $238 on Frontier (Jan 23-Jan 31).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Kansas City 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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

  • What airports do I use to fly from Kansas City to New Orleans?

    If you wish to fly to New Orleans from Kansas City, then you need to book flights from Kansas City to New Orleans Louis Armstrong. There is 1 flight from Kansas City (MCI) to Louis Armstrong (MSY) per day to choose from. Flights to New Orleans from Kansas City are available from 4 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 55m is how long a nonstop flight from Kansas City to New Orleans Louis Armstrong typically takes.

  • How popular is this Kansas City to New Orleans flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Kansas City to New Orleans?

    For as low as $336, Southwest can have you in New Orleans from Kansas City in 1h 55m. Kansas City and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 691 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    United Airlines, at $131, was found to be the cheapest airline from Kansas City to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Southwest. Users have found that United Airlines is 67% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Kansas City to New Orleans are Delta ($103), Southwest ($137), and United Airlines ($139).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kansas City to New Orleans?

    The cheapest flight price from Kansas City to New Orleans is $193. On average you can expect to pay $411. The most popular route, (Kansas City - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), can usually be booked for $292.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to New Orleans (average of $340). Flying from Kansas City to New Orleans in October is currently the most expensive (average of $480). 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 Kansas City to New Orleans

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$131Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$270Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$312Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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