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$88+ Cheap flights from LaGuardia, NY (LGA) 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 5/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGA — MSY
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from LaGuardia to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from LaGuardia to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/74:59 pm
LGA
-
MSY
1 stop6h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/283:39 pm
MSY
-
LGA
1 stop6h 48m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/5$158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/75:45 am
LGA
-
MSY
1 stop9h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/1411:44 am
MSY
-
LGA
1 stop8h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$159
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Wed 4/84:59 pm
LGA
-
MSY
1 stop6h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/149:20 am
MSY
-
LGA
1 stop12h 16m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/9$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/76:00 am
LGA
-
MSY
1 stop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/137:18 pm
MSY
-
LGA
2 stops24h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$162
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/76:00 am
LGA
-
MSY
1 stop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/283:39 pm
MSY
-
LGA
1 stop6h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 3/244:59 pm
LGA
-
MSY
1 stop6h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/2610:55 am
MSY
-
LGA
1 stop7h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 3/244:59 pm
LGA
-
MSY
1 stop6h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/283:39 pm
MSY
-
LGA
1 stop6h 48m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/7$165
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 3/244:59 pm
LGA
-
MSY
1 stop6h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 3/2611:34 am
MSY
-
LGA
1 stop7h 26m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/7$167
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 3/244:59 pm
LGA
-
MSY
1 stop6h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 3/2711:34 am
MSY
-
LGA
1 stop7h 26m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/10$168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 3/256:20 am
LGA
-
MSY
2 stops17h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/111:27 am
MSY
-
LGA
1 stop10h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$169
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/305:45 am
LGA
-
MSY
1 stop6h 11m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 5/52:48 pm
MSY
-
LGA
1 stop6h 27m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/6$170

Find flight deals from LaGuardia to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from LaGuardia (LGA) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$158
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$88
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$266

Good round-trip deal

$280 or less

Good one-way deal

$136 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from LaGuardia 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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to New Orleans that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkNew Orleans

LGA - MSY

LGAMSY

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/15

7:30 am-9:49 am

Nonstop3h 19m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/18

10:44 am-2:42 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

$242

New YorkNew Orleans

LGA - MSY

LGAMSY

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/21

7:30 am-9:49 am

Nonstop3h 19m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/24

7:59 pm-11:56 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

$242

New YorkNew Orleans

LGA - MSY

LGAMSY

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/13

3:00 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops9h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/16

3:25 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$247

New YorkNew Orleans

LGA - MSY

LGAMSY

New York LaGuardia

Sat 3/21

1:50 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop8h 11m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/25

7:00 am-3:01 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$280

New YorkNew Orleans

LGA - MSY

LGAMSY

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/14

3:50 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop6h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/15

5:00 am-2:18 pm

2 stops8h 18m

$292

New YorkNew Orleans

LGA - MSY

LGAMSY

New York LaGuardia

Wed 6/17

1:25 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop8h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/20

12:10 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$292

New YorkNew Orleans

LGA - MSY

LGAMSY

New York LaGuardia

Fri 5/1

6:00 am-5:37 pm

2 stops12h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/6

12:01 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$302

New YorkNew Orleans

LGA - MSY

LGAMSY

New York LaGuardia

Sat 4/11

4:24 pm-6:56 pm

Nonstop3h 32m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/14

7:59 pm-11:56 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

$302
Quickest round-trip

New YorkNew Orleans

LGA - MSY

LGAMSY

New York LaGuardia

Fri 5/1

4:25 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/7

9:50 am-1:45 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$316

New YorkNew Orleans

LGA - MSY

LGAMSY

New York LaGuardia

Thu 7/16

3:30 pm-5:56 pm

Nonstop3h 26m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 7/19

6:50 pm-10:58 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

$317

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from LaGuardia to New Orleans in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 New York LaGuardia Airport-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York LaGuardia Airport-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York LaGuardia Airport-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York LaGuardia Airport-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 New York LaGuardia Airport-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 LaGuardia to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to New Orleans

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from LaGuardia to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 89 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 New York LaGuardia Airport to New Orleans?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to New Orleans (average of $113). Flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $165). 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 LGA to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from LaGuardia 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 March 10, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from New York LaGuardia Airport to New Orleans in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York LaGuardia Airport to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from LaGuardia to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York LaGuardia Airport to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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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 March 10, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to New Orleans, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,414 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,513 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from LaGuardia 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 New York LaGuardia?

    Located just 11.4 mi from the city center, New Orleans Louis Armstrong is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New Orleans from New York LaGuardia. Booking flights from New York LaGuardia to Louis Armstrong (MSY) should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily inbound flights from New York LaGuardia from 7 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to New Orleans?

    Airlines like Delta, Southwest, and JetBlue fly from New York LaGuardia Airport to New Orleans in about 3h 19m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 16m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1182 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to New Orleans round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from New York LaGuardia Airport to New Orleans is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $69 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and JetBlue, starting at $118 and $133 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 76% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York LaGuardia Airport to New Orleans one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $57. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from New York LaGuardia Airport to New Orleans for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York LaGuardia Airport to New Orleans?

    Before booking your flight to New Orleans from New York LaGuardia Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: WestJet (93%), Delta (89%), Southwest( 88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to New Orleans?

    The cheapest flight price from New York LaGuardia Airport to New Orleans is $98. On average you can expect to pay $612. The most popular route, (New York LaGuardia - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), can usually be booked for $126.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from LaGuardia 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 New York LaGuardia Airport to New Orleans?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to New Orleans (average of $113). Flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $165). 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 7 airlines flying from LaGuardia to New Orleans

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from LaGuardia 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$69Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$118Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$133Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$144Average$186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$152Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$156Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$178Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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