How long is the flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to New Orleans?

A quick flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to New Orleans can take about 5h 19m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $404. The distance between Lincoln, Nebraska and New Orleans is about 834 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Lincoln, Nebraska to New Orleans round-trip?

Currently priced at $408, United Airlines will fly you from Lincoln, Nebraska to New Orleans and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. United Airlines is 38% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Lincoln, Nebraska to New Orleans?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Lincoln, Nebraska to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Lincoln, Nebraska to New Orleans?

Users have found that flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to New Orleans on a Sunday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lincoln, Nebraska to New Orleans?

January can be a great time to fly to New Orleans from Lincoln, Nebraska with a flight ticket averaging about $659. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as $311. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of October.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LNK to MSY?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Lincoln, Nebraska to New Orleans is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 51% on airfare.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Lincoln to New Orleans?

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

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

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jue. 9/2511:44 amLNK - MSY

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lun. 9/2910:35 amMSY - LNK

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Deal found 9/10

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1 stop8h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$433

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jue. 9/2511:44 amLNK - MSY

1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines

lun. 9/2910:35 amMSY - LNK

1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$404

lun. 11/31:14 pmLNK - MSY

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1 stop8h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$433

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jue. 9/2511:44 amLNK - MSY

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lun. 9/2910:35 amMSY - LNK

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Deal found 9/10

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Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska 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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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Lincoln to New Orleans by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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7.4

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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!

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7.4

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United Airlines

7.4

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8,937 reviews

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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!

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How long is the flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to New Orleans?
A quick flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to New Orleans can take about 5h 19m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $404. The distance between Lincoln, Nebraska and New Orleans is about 834 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Lincoln, Nebraska to New Orleans round-trip?
Currently priced at $408, United Airlines will fly you from Lincoln, Nebraska to New Orleans and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. United Airlines is 38% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Lincoln to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Lincoln to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Lincoln to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lincoln to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Lincoln to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lincoln 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 Lincoln, Nebraska to New Orleans?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska 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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