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$197+ Cheap flights from McAllen to New Orleans (MFE - MSY)

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MFE — MSY
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
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Cheap flight deals from McAllen to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from McAllen to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from McAllen to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/57:05 pm
MFE
-
MSY
1 stop4h 23m
United Airlines
Mon 3/97:09 pm
MSY
-
MFE
1 stop3h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 4/143:45 pm
MFE
-
MSY
1 stop7h 02m
American Airlines
Fri 4/177:37 pm
MSY
-
MFE
1 stop4h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$227
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 4/141:03 pm
MFE
-
MSY
2 stops10h 29m
Delta
Fri 4/172:26 pm
MSY
-
MFE
2 stops9h 41m
Delta
Deal found 1/21$238
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/185:28 am
MFE
-
MSY
1 stop4h 24m
American Airlines
Fri 3/205:30 am
MSY
-
MFE
1 stop4h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$267
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/56:36 pm
MFE
-
MSY
2 stops26h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/98:29 pm
MSY
-
MFE
1 stop19h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$366
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/45:25 am
MFE
-
MSY
2 stops12h 16m
Delta
Sun 2/87:30 am
MSY
-
MFE
2 stops9h 15m
Delta
Deal found 1/19$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 2/157:00 am
MFE
-
MSY
1 stop3h 59m
United Airlines
Thu 2/195:34 pm
MSY
-
MFE
1 stop4h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$423
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 1/295:25 pm
MFE
-
MSY
1 stop4h 26m
United Airlines
Sun 2/15:35 pm
MSY
-
MFE
1 stop4h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$453
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/45:56 pm
MFE
-
MSY
1 stop5h 03m
American Airlines
Sun 2/81:29 pm
MSY
-
MFE
1 stop4h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$465
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 2/195:01 pm
MFE
-
MSY
1 stop15h 44m
American Airlines
Sun 2/225:30 am
MSY
-
MFE
1 stop4h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$492
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/185:25 am
MFE
-
MSY
2 stops10h 25m
Delta
Fri 3/207:49 am
MSY
-
MFE
2 stops8h 50m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$513

Find flight deals from McAllen to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from McAllen (MFE) 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 January 21, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$197
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$309
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Customize your flight search to find flights from McAllen to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from McAllen to New Orleans that are best for you.

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McAllenNew Orleans

MFE - MSY

MFEMSY

McAllen Miller Intl

Thu 3/5

7:05 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop4h 23m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/9

7:09 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$197

McAllenNew Orleans

MFE - MSY

MFEMSY

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 4/14

3:45 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop7h 02m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/17

7:37 pm-12:10 am

1 stop4h 33m

$227

McAllenNew Orleans

MFE - MSY

MFEMSY

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 4/14

1:03 pm-11:32 pm

2 stops10h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/17

2:26 pm-12:07 am

2 stops9h 41m

$238

McAllenNew Orleans

MFE - MSY

MFEMSY

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 3/18

5:28 am-9:52 am

1 stop4h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/20

5:30 am-10:15 am

1 stop4h 45m

$267

McAllenNew Orleans

MFE - MSY

MFEMSY

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 2/4

5:25 am-5:41 pm

2 stops12h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 2/8

7:30 am-4:45 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$403

McAllenNew Orleans

MFE - MSY

MFEMSY

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 2/15

7:00 am-10:59 am

1 stop3h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/19

5:34 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop4h 08m

$423

McAllenNew Orleans

MFE - MSY

MFEMSY

McAllen Miller Intl

Thu 1/29

5:25 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop4h 26m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 2/1

5:35 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop4h 22m

$453

McAllenNew Orleans

MFE - MSY

MFEMSY

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 2/4

5:56 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 2/8

1:29 pm-6:17 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$465

McAllenNew Orleans

MFE - MSY

MFEMSY

McAllen Miller Intl

Thu 2/19

5:01 pm-8:45 am

1 stop15h 44m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 2/22

5:30 am-10:15 am

1 stop4h 45m

$492

McAllenNew Orleans

MFE - MSY

MFEMSY

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 3/18

5:25 am-3:50 pm

2 stops10h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/20

7:49 am-4:39 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$513

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from McAllen to New Orleans (average of $137). Flying from McAllen to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from McAllen to New Orleans?

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 January 21, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from McAllen to New Orleans. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,174 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,089 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from McAllen 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 McAllen to New Orleans?

    Departing from McAllen to New Orleans will take you 4h 23m. The distance between McAllen and New Orleans is about 553 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from McAllen to New Orleans round-trip?

    Delta, at $124, was found to be the cheapest airline from McAllen to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. These flights start at 58% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from McAllen to New Orleans (average of $137). Flying from McAllen to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 McAllen to New Orleans

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from McAllen 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$124Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$176Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$176Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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