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$418+ Cheap flights from Lafayette to New Orleans (LFT - 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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LFT — MSY
May 17 — May 241
Sat 5/17
Sat 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lafayette (LFT) 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 May 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$465
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$418
(United Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from Lafayette to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lafayette to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Mon 6/92:10 pmLFT - MSY
1 stop18h 38mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/167:00 amMSY - LFT
1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$465

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

Fly from

Lafayette

Fly to

New Orleans

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LafayetteNew Orleans

LFT - MSY

LFTMSY

Lafayette Regional

Mon 6/9

2:10 pm-8:48 am

1 stop18h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/16

7:00 am-3:31 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$465

LafayetteNew Orleans

LFT - MSY

LFTMSY

Lafayette Regional

Sun 5/18

9:35 am-8:54 am

1 stop23h 19m

$507

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Deals found on 5/11

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Lafayette to New Orleans in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Lafayette-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Lafayette-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lafayette-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lafayette-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Lafayette-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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 May 12, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,724 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,724 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,724 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lafayette 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Lafayette to New Orleans round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $465, was found to be the cheapest airline from Lafayette to New Orleans..

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

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

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

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

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

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

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