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$124+ Cheap flights from Madison to New Orleans (MSN - 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSN — MSY
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Madison Truax Field to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in July or January, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Madison to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Madison (MSN) 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, 2025.

Round-trip from

$191
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$124
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$315
From Madison Truax Field to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
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Cheapest flights from Madison to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madison to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

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.
Sat 11/17:20 amMSN - MSY
1 stop8h 13mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/410:27 amMSY - MSN
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$191
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 11/223:58 pmMSN - MSY
2 stops7h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/242:15 pmMSY - MSN
1 stop6h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$244
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/65:19 pmMSN - MSY
1 stop5h 57mDelta
Tue 8/125:25 amMSY - MSN
1 stop4h 31mDelta
Deal found 7/28$261

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MadisonNew Orleans

MSN - MSY

MSNMSY

Madison Truax Field

Tue 10/21

6:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/25

6:04 am-1:44 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$191

MadisonNew Orleans

MSN - MSY

MSNMSY

Madison Truax Field

Wed 8/6

5:19 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop5h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/12

5:25 am-9:56 am

1 stop4h 31m

$261

MadisonNew Orleans

MSN - MSY

MSNMSY

Madison Truax Field

Thu 10/2

2:46 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops8h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/6

7:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$349

MadisonNew Orleans

MSN - MSY

MSNMSY

Madison Truax Field

Wed 8/27

6:30 am-4:00 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$124

MadisonNew Orleans

MSN - MSY

MSNMSY

Madison Truax Field

Fri 9/5

1:20 pm-5:53 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$169

MadisonNew Orleans

MSN - MSY

MSNMSY

Madison Truax Field

Fri 9/5

1:37 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops9h 19m

$174

MadisonNew Orleans

MSN - MSY

MSNMSY

Madison Truax Field

Wed 8/27

6:25 pm-2:39 pm

3 stops20h 14m

$237

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Deals found on 7/27

Best time to book a flight from Madison to New Orleans

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Madison to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Madison to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Madison to New Orleans is 58 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Madison to New Orleans?

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Madison 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 July 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Madison to New Orleans in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Madison to New Orleans by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Madison 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Madison to New Orleans round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Madison to New Orleans round-trip from $191. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $261, and United Airlines, from $349. American Airlines is currently priced 50% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Madison to New Orleans one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $124 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $169 and American Airlines from $174 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Madison 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Madison to New Orleans

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Madison 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, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$195Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$223Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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