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$291+ 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 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LNK — MSY
Aug 28 — Sep 41
Fri 8/28
Fri 9/4
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 July 29, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/192:46 pm
LNK
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MSY
1 stop5h 25m
American Airlines
Tue 9/223:46 pm
MSY
-
LNK
1 stop7h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Sat 9/194:57 pm
LNK
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MSY
1 stop6h 56m
United Airlines
Tue 9/225:05 am
MSY
-
LNK
2 stops7h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$296
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Wed 10/286:35 am
LNK
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MSY
1 stop5h 13m
American Airlines
Tue 11/37:44 am
MSY
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LNK
1 stop6h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/25$327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Tue 8/112:36 pm
LNK
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MSY
1 stop7h 10m
American Airlines
Sat 8/156:00 pm
MSY
-
LNK
1 stop4h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Sat 8/221:04 pm
LNK
-
MSY
1 stop8h 27m
United Airlines
Wed 8/267:00 am
MSY
-
LNK
1 stop8h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$385
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 7/256:38 am
LNK
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MSY
1 stop4h 31m
American Airlines
Mon 7/277:42 am
MSY
-
LNK
1 stop6h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$401
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Tue 8/259:35 am
LNK
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MSY
1 stop5h 22m
United Airlines
Sat 8/294:25 pm
MSY
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LNK
1 stop6h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$405

Find flight deals from Lincoln to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lincoln (LNK) 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 July 29, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$291
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$462
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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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Price

Cheapest round-trip
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LincolnNew Orleans

LNK - MSY

LNKMSY

Lincoln

Wed 10/28

6:35 am-11:48 am

1 stop5h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 11/3

7:44 am-2:22 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$327

LincolnNew Orleans

LNK - MSY

LNKMSY

Lincoln

Thu 1/7

1:15 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops10h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/14

6:00 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$366

LincolnNew Orleans

LNK - MSY

LNKMSY

Lincoln

Tue 8/25

9:35 am-2:57 pm

1 stop5h 22m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/29

4:25 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$385

LincolnNew Orleans

LNK - MSY

LNKMSY

Lincoln

Sat 8/22

1:04 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop8h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 8/26

7:00 am-3:29 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$385

LincolnNew Orleans

LNK - MSY

LNKMSY

Lincoln

Sat 9/19

11:55 am-9:57 pm

2 stops10h 02m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/22

5:05 am-12:25 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$395
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

LincolnNew Orleans

LNK - MSY

LNKMSY

Lincoln

Sun 8/2

6:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$424

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Deals found on 7/25

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Lincoln, Nebraska-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Lincoln, Nebraska-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 Lincoln, Nebraska-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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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 July 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American 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
10,052 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,052 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,052 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,839 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,052 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

ROHIT,Jun 2026

IND - EWR

It should not be delayed by 2 hours. I missed the important event due to this

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 13m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $327. The distance between Lincoln, Nebraska and New Orleans is about 834 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lincoln, Nebraska to New Orleans round-trip?

    Currently priced at $316, American Airlines will fly you from Lincoln, Nebraska to New Orleans and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $423. American Airlines is 47% 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Lincoln to New Orleans

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 July 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$316Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$423Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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