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$36+ 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 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — MSY
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
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Cheap flight deals from Kentucky to New Orleans

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Round-trip from

$115
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$36
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$311
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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 October 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 11/136:21 pmBNA - MSY
Nonstop1h 33mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/1510:40 amMSY - BNA
1 stop5h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$115
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/135:38 pmBNA - MSY
1 stop5h 33mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/173:53 pmMSY - BNA
Nonstop1h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$122
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 11/147:18 pmBNA - MSY
2 stops25h 35mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/173:53 pmMSY - BNA
Nonstop1h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$129
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/231:18 pmCVG - MSY
Nonstop2h 05mAllegiant Air
Tue 11/257:55 amMSY - CVG
Nonstop2h 01mAllegiant Air
Deal found 10/30$142
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/1412:01 pmCVG - MSY
1 stop5h 56mFrontier
Mon 11/175:52 pmMSY - CVG
1 stop5h 19mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$144
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/79:49 amCVG - MSY
1 stop28h 08mFrontier
Thu 12/112:02 pmMSY - CVG
1 stop19h 50mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$150
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sun 11/96:05 amCVG - MSY
1 stop13h 55mFrontier
Thu 11/137:45 pmMSY - CVG
1 stop23h 35mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$152
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Thu 12/116:10 amCVG - MSY
1 stop7h 14mFrontier
Sun 12/142:02 pmMSY - CVG
1 stop19h 50mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$153
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Tue 11/256:00 amCVG - MSY
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/3012:43 pmMSY - CVG
1 stop20h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Tue 12/26:48 pmSDF - MSY
1 stop24h 31mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/410:00 amMSY - SDF
1 stop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/107:46 pmSDF - MSY
1 stop18h 16mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/149:40 amMSY - SDF
1 stop7h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$163
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1312:52 pmCVG - MSY
1 stop5h 08mFrontier
Mon 11/175:52 pmMSY - CVG
1 stop5h 19mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$170

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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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kentucky to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Kentucky

Fly to

New Orleans

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Depart

Return

Price

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Thu 11/13

8:16 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops19h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/17

9:40 am-4:25 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$155

LouisvilleNew Orleans

SDF - MSY

SDFMSY

Louisville Intl

Tue 12/2

6:48 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop24h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/4

10:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$162

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Fri 11/7

6:21 pm-7:54 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 11/9

3:53 pm-5:16 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$189

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Wed 11/26

6:52 am-1:30 pm

1 stop6h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/3

8:54 am-7:58 pm

1 stop11h 04m

$191

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 12/2

6:03 am-9:36 am

1 stop4h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/6

1:02 pm-11:14 pm

2 stops9h 12m

$196

HuntingtonNew Orleans

HTS - MSY

HTSMSY

Huntington Tri State

Sun 11/9

9:07 pm-8:35 am

1 stop12h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/12

5:17 pm-8:17 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$199

CincinnatiNew Orleans

CVG - MSY

CVGMSY

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 2/4

1:09 pm-4:44 pm

1 stop4h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/7

10:27 am-4:41 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$201

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Tue 1/20

8:07 am-5:08 pm

2 stops10h 01m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/24

6:23 am-3:55 pm

2 stops8h 32m

$201

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Thu 11/27

2:47 pm-9:07 am

2 stops18h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/4

5:20 am-12:54 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$202

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Fri 11/7

11:10 am-4:57 pm

1 stop5h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 11/9

1:24 pm-10:15 am

1 stop20h 51m

$211

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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 $82). 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 October 30, 2025.

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 47% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kentucky to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kentucky to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kentucky to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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?

    This flight path from Kentucky to New Orleans Louis Armstrong was viewed by 3 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 Kentucky to New Orleans?

    For as low as $196, Spirit Airlines can have you in New Orleans from Kentucky in 4h 33m. 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $55. Spirit Airlines flights start at $76 while deals on Breeze Airways start at $103 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Kentucky to New Orleans are Louisville Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong, Nashville Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong and Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

  • 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 $82). 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$109Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$138Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$183Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$248Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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