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$38+ Cheap flights from Kentucky to New Orleans (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 2/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — MSY
Mar 8 — Mar 151
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Cheap flight deals from Kentucky to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from Kentucky to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kentucky to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 6, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 3/38:52 pm
BNA
-
MSY
1 stop11h 29m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 3/67:27 pm
MSY
-
BNA
1 stop11h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3$112
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/68:05 am
BNA
-
MSY
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Tue 5/122:00 pm
MSY
-
BNA
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 2/4$117
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 2/248:30 am
BNA
-
MSY
1 stop12h 25m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/256:20 am
MSY
-
BNA
1 stop13h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3$119
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Wed 2/258:30 am
BNA
-
MSY
1 stop12h 25m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/27:27 pm
MSY
-
BNA
1 stop11h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3$120
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 3/33:33 pm
SDF
-
MSY
1 stop6h 22m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/106:20 am
MSY
-
SDF
1 stop7h 18m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3$125
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/118:30 am
BNA
-
MSY
1 stop12h 25m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/186:00 am
MSY
-
BNA
1 stop17h 38m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3$135
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Wed 3/48:30 am
BNA
-
MSY
1 stop12h 25m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 3/56:20 am
MSY
-
BNA
1 stop13h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/5$136
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/712:00 pm
SDF
-
MSY
1 stop9h 55m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/106:20 am
MSY
-
SDF
1 stop7h 18m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3$138
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/268:52 pm
BNA
-
MSY
1 stop24h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 3/67:27 pm
MSY
-
BNA
1 stop11h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3$138
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 3/103:33 pm
SDF
-
MSY
1 stop6h 22m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 3/126:00 am
MSY
-
SDF
1 stop7h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/221:07 pm
CVG
-
MSY
2 stops20h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/266:46 pm
MSY
-
CVG
1 stop21h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$167
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/21:07 pm
CVG
-
MSY
1 stop5h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/67:27 pm
MSY
-
CVG
2 stops22h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$168

Find flight deals from Kentucky to New Orleans

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kentucky to New Orleans flight deals. Data was last updated February 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$112
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$38
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$324
Provider with most accurate pricing for Louisville Intl-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
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From Kentucky to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Kentucky to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kentucky to New Orleans that are best for you.

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NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Wed 5/6

11:35 am-5:25 pm

1 stop5h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/12

10:55 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$127

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Mon 2/16

6:15 am-4:05 pm

1 stop9h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/20

8:36 pm-8:29 am

1 stop11h 53m

$163

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Tue 2/24

8:52 pm-11:01 am

2 stops14h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/25

3:30 pm-7:25 am

2 stops15h 55m

$168

HuntingtonNew Orleans

HTS - MSY

HTSMSY

Huntington Tri State

Sun 3/1

9:16 am-8:21 am

1 stop24h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 3/7

7:27 pm-1:56 pm

1 stop17h 29m

$175

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 5/27

3:30 pm-8:13 pm

1 stop5h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/30

7:35 am-2:44 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$197

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 4/25

5:15 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop5h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/28

7:51 am-1:34 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$197

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Wed 5/27

10:06 am-2:31 pm

1 stop5h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/6

2:20 pm-7:43 pm

1 stop4h 23m

$197

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Tue 3/17

6:20 am-12:10 pm

1 stop5h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/17

4:20 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$197

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Mon 2/16

6:15 am-4:05 pm

1 stop9h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/26

3:30 pm-7:25 am

2 stops15h 55m

$199

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Tue 3/3

8:52 pm-11:01 am

2 stops14h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/10

4:06 pm-7:48 pm

3 stops27h 42m

$212

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to New Orleans (average of $80). Flying from Kentucky to New Orleans in June is currently the most expensive (average of $248). 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 KY to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Kentucky 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 February 6, 2026.

When flying from Kentucky to New Orleans, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 71% versus a flight at noon.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kentucky to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Kentucky?

    Located just 11.4 mi from the city center, New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New Orleans from Kentucky.

  • How popular is this Kentucky to New Orleans flight route?

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

    For as low as $197, Southwest can have you in New Orleans from Kentucky in 5h 43m. Kentucky and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 643 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Breeze Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $62. Spirit Airlines flights start at $79 while deals on Delta start at $123 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Kentucky to New Orleans?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to New Orleans (average of $80). Flying from Kentucky to New Orleans in June is currently the most expensive (average of $248). 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 6 airlines flying from Kentucky to New Orleans

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Kentucky 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 February 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$74Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$125Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$183Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$248Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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