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$177+ Cheap flights from McAllen to New Orleans (MFE - 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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MFE — MSY
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$177
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$347
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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 April 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/115:25 amMFE - MSY
1 stop3h 51mDelta
Mon 6/167:30 pmMSY - MFE
1 stop4h 39mDelta
Deal found 4/28$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/216:00 amMFE - MSY
1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/255:12 amMSY - MFE
1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 5/237:25 pmMFE - MSY
1 stop3h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/265:05 amMSY - MFE
1 stop3h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$278

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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

Wed 6/11

5:25 am-9:16 am

1 stop3h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/16

7:30 pm-12:09 am

1 stop4h 39m

$177

McAllenNew Orleans

MFE - MSY

MFEMSY

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 5/21

6:00 am-10:41 am

1 stop4h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/25

5:12 am-9:57 am

1 stop4h 45m

$237

McAllenNew Orleans

MFE - MSY

MFEMSY

McAllen Miller Intl

Fri 5/23

7:25 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop3h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 5/26

5:05 am-8:53 am

1 stop3h 48m

$278

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Deals found on 4/28

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 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 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 McAllen-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 McAllen to New Orleans

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

Find hourly flight availability from McAllen 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 April 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from McAllen to New Orleans at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 April 30, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

    Delta, at $177, 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 51% 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.

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    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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from McAllen to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from McAllen 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 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$176Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$204Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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