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$261+ Cheap flights from Lincoln, NE to New Orleans (LNK - MSY)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LNK — MSY
Jan 15 — Jan 221
Thu 1/15
Thu 1/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lincoln to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from Lincoln to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lincoln to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Thu 12/186:00 amLNK - MSY
1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/52:30 pmMSY - LNK
1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$470
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Thu 12/185:50 amLNK - MSY
1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/216:03 pmMSY - LNK
1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$590
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/315:50 amLNK - MSY
1 stop16h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/46:03 pmMSY - LNK
1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$639
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/3111:35 amLNK - MSY
1 stop25h 46mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/35:00 amMSY - LNK
2 stops11h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$702

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$339
(United Airlines)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lincoln to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Lincoln

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LincolnNew Orleans

LNK - MSY

LNKMSY

Lincoln

Wed 1/28

5:32 pm-10:07 am

1 stop16h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/31

7:00 am-5:56 pm

1 stop10h 56m

$261

LincolnNew Orleans

LNK - MSY

LNKMSY

Lincoln

Tue 1/27

7:35 am-1:24 pm

1 stop5h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/31

2:26 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$269

LincolnNew Orleans

LNK - MSY

LNKMSY

Lincoln

Wed 1/28

6:00 am-1:33 pm

1 stop7h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/31

3:59 pm-11:13 pm

2 stops7h 14m

$274

LincolnNew Orleans

LNK - MSY

LNKMSY

Lincoln

Sat 1/24

7:35 am-3:18 pm

1 stop7h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/28

8:10 am-4:18 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$339

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Deals found on 12/16

Compare providers for flights from Lincoln to New Orleans

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 Lincoln to New Orleans in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Lincoln, Nebraska-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Lincoln, Nebraska-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lincoln, Nebraska-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lincoln, Nebraska-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Lincoln, Nebraska-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 Lincoln to New Orleans

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 $200). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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.

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 December 16, 2025.
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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lincoln to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    A quick flight from Lincoln, Nebraska to New Orleans can take about 5h 49m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $269. The distance between Lincoln, Nebraska and New Orleans is about 834 mi.

  • 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 $200). Flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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 airline flying from Lincoln to New Orleans

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Lincoln 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 December 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$408Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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