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$70+ Cheap flights from Kentucky to New Orleans (MSY)

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Cheap 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 April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$142
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$70
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$287

Good round-trip deal

$74 or less
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. 10% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Kentucky to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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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 April 30, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 5/296:10 pmBNA - MSY
Nonstop1h 34mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/58:39 pmMSY - BNA
Nonstop1h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$142
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/91:56 pmSDF - MSY
1 stop4h 16mBreeze Airways
Wed 7/168:00 amMSY - SDF
1 stop4h 16mBreeze Airways
Deal found 4/29$148
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/46:02 pmCVG - MSY
Nonstop2h 03mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/226:14 amMSY - CVG
1 stop16h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$186
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/122:07 pmSDF - MSY
2 stops19h 18mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/155:14 pmMSY - SDF
1 stop18h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$190
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/245:15 pmTYS - MSY
1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/288:00 amMSY - TYS
1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$199
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/156:10 pmBNA - MSY
Nonstop1h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/187:50 pmMSY - BNA
1 stop23h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$201
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 5/122:07 pmSDF - MSY
1 stop8h 12mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/1510:00 amMSY - SDF
1 stop4h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$203
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/119:55 pmBNA - MSY
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Wed 6/186:40 amMSY - BNA
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$207
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/38:15 amCVG - MSY
1 stop28h 05mFrontier
Fri 5/912:10 pmMSY - CVG
1 stop24h 52mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$211
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Fri 5/2312:45 pmTYS - MSY
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/289:24 amMSY - TYS
1 stop27h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$216
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Sat 9/137:01 amLEX - MSY
1 stop6h 06mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/1811:01 amMSY - LEX
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$220
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/318:27 pmTYS - MSY
1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/51:34 pmMSY - TYS
1 stop4h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$224

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kentucky 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 April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kentucky to New Orleans that are best for you.

Fly from

Kentucky

Fly to

New Orleans

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Thu 5/29

6:10 pm-7:44 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 6/5

8:39 pm-10:12 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$142

LouisvilleNew Orleans

SDF - MSY

SDFMSY

Louisville Intl

Wed 7/9

1:56 pm-5:12 pm

1 stop4h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 7/16

8:00 am-1:16 pm

1 stop4h 16m

$148

CincinnatiNew Orleans

CVG - MSY

CVGMSY

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 5/4

6:02 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/22

6:14 am-11:15 pm

1 stop16h 01m

$186

LouisvilleNew Orleans

SDF - MSY

SDFMSY

Louisville Intl

Mon 5/12

2:07 pm-8:25 am

2 stops19h 18m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/15

5:14 pm-1:12 pm

1 stop18h 58m

$190

KnoxvilleNew Orleans

TYS - MSY

TYSMSY

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Sat 5/24

5:15 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop5h 23m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/28

8:00 am-2:33 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$199

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Thu 5/15

6:10 pm-7:44 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/18

7:50 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop23h 02m

$201

LouisvilleNew Orleans

SDF - MSY

SDFMSY

Louisville Intl

Mon 5/12

2:07 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop8h 12m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/15

10:00 am-3:19 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$203

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Wed 6/11

9:55 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/18

6:40 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$207

CincinnatiNew Orleans

CVG - MSY

CVGMSY

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 5/3

8:15 am-11:20 am

1 stop28h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/9

12:10 pm-2:02 pm

1 stop24h 52m

$211

KnoxvilleNew Orleans

TYS - MSY

TYSMSY

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 5/23

12:45 pm-12:30 am

1 stop12h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/28

9:24 am-1:57 pm

1 stop27h 33m

$216

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Best time to book a flight from Kentucky to New Orleans

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Kentucky 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.

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 April 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Kentucky to New Orleans as you normally would.

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 April 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Kentucky to New Orleans have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

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?

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $70. Allegiant Air flights start at $73 while deals on Frontier start at $101 one-way.

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

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $74. While the most popular route (Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for $224 on average our data indicates $79 when flying 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kentucky to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Kentucky 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Kentucky to New Orleans

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$117Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$126Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$186Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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