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$48+ 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 7/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$98
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$48
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$321

Good round-trip deal

$74 or less
From Kentucky to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Kentucky to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($12 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 June 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 June 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/105:36 pmBNA - MSY
Nonstop1h 29mSpirit Airlines
Sun 7/138:00 pmMSY - BNA
Nonstop1h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$98
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Fri 9/512:00 pmSDF - MSY
1 stop7h 19mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/86:00 amMSY - SDF
1 stop3h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$144
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Sun 8/313:59 pmSDF - MSY
1 stop4h 29mBreeze Airways
Sun 9/79:00 amMSY - SDF
1 stop4h 15mBreeze Airways
Deal found 6/10$169
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/165:54 pmBNA - MSY
1 stop4h 49mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/215:24 amMSY - BNA
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$180
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Mon 8/117:20 amBNA - MSY
2 stops6h 10mSouthwest
Tue 8/1211:35 amMSY - BNA
1 stop4h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$182
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Tue 9/305:25 amBNA - MSY
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Sat 10/410:45 amMSY - BNA
1 stop5h 55mDelta
Deal found 6/10$183
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Sat 8/95:00 amLEX - MSY
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/166:39 pmMSY - LEX
1 stop4h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$191
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Fri 8/156:00 amTYS - MSY
1 stop26h 02mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/211:40 pmMSY - TYS
1 stop26h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$198
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Mon 7/146:00 amCVG - MSY
1 stop14h 24mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/166:10 pmMSY - CVG
1 stop17h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$201
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Mon 7/2812:16 pmSDF - MSY
1 stop8h 08mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/306:10 pmMSY - SDF
1 stop22h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$220
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Sat 7/266:14 pmBNA - MSY
1 stop13h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/29:00 amMSY - BNA
1 stop22h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$222
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Wed 7/22:16 pmTYS - MSY
1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/126:16 pmMSY - TYS
1 stop4h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$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 June 12, 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 7/10

5:36 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 7/13

8:00 pm-9:31 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$98

LouisvilleNew Orleans

SDF - MSY

SDFMSY

Louisville Intl

Fri 9/5

12:00 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop7h 19m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/8

6:00 am-10:53 am

1 stop3h 53m

$144

LouisvilleNew Orleans

SDF - MSY

SDFMSY

Louisville Intl

Sun 8/31

3:59 pm-7:28 pm

1 stop4h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/7

9:00 am-2:15 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$169

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Sat 8/16

5:54 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop4h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/21

5:24 am-10:51 am

1 stop5h 27m

$180

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Mon 8/11

7:20 am-1:30 pm

2 stops6h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/12

11:35 am-4:20 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$182

NashvilleNew Orleans

BNA - MSY

BNAMSY

Nashville Intl

Tue 9/30

6:25 am-10:22 am

1 stop3h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/8

5:30 am-9:50 am

1 stop4h 20m

$183

LexingtonNew Orleans

LEX - MSY

LEXMSY

Lexington Blue Grass

Sat 8/9

5:00 am-9:57 am

1 stop5h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/16

6:39 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 16m

$191

KnoxvilleNew Orleans

TYS - MSY

TYSMSY

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Fri 8/15

6:00 am-7:02 am

1 stop26h 02m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/21

1:40 pm-5:38 pm

1 stop26h 58m

$198

CincinnatiNew Orleans

CVG - MSY

CVGMSY

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 7/14

6:00 am-7:24 pm

1 stop14h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 7/16

6:10 pm-12:41 pm

1 stop17h 31m

$201

LouisvilleNew Orleans

SDF - MSY

SDFMSY

Louisville Intl

Mon 7/28

12:16 pm-7:24 pm

1 stop8h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 7/30

6:10 pm-5:58 pm

1 stop22h 48m

$220

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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 June 12, 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 June 12, 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.

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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!

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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!

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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!

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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!

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

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 $48. Allegiant Air flights start at $65 while deals on American Airlines start at $89 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 $113 on average our data indicates $74 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$118Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$129Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$186Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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