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$189+ 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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MFE — MSY
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$189
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$388
From McAllen Miller Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($81 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Fri 9/125:25 amMFE - MSY
1 stop3h 46mDelta
Mon 9/157:25 pmMSY - MFE
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Deal found 6/30$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Fri 9/126:23 pmMFE - MSY
1 stop4h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/155:20 amMSY - MFE
1 stop4h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/30$238
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/1712:04 pmMFE - MSY
1 stop17h 31mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/219:10 pmMSY - MFE
2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$367
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/165:15 amMFE - MSY
1 stop3h 33mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/205:15 amMSY - MFE
1 stop3h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$418

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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

Fri 9/12

5:25 am-9:11 am

1 stop3h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/15

7:25 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$189

McAllenNew Orleans

MFE - MSY

MFEMSY

McAllen Miller Intl

Fri 9/12

6:23 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop4h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/15

5:20 am-10:08 am

1 stop4h 48m

$238

McAllenNew Orleans

MFE - MSY

MFEMSY

McAllen Miller Intl

Thu 7/17

12:04 pm-5:35 am

1 stop17h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/21

9:10 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops16h 30m

$367

McAllenNew Orleans

MFE - MSY

MFEMSY

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 7/16

5:15 am-8:48 am

1 stop3h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 7/20

5:15 am-8:53 am

1 stop3h 38m

$418

McAllenNew Orleans

MFE - MSY

MFEMSY

McAllen Miller Intl

Tue 7/8

2:30 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$257

McAllenNew Orleans

MFE - MSY

MFEMSY

McAllen Miller Intl

Fri 7/11

3:57 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$330

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Deals found on 7/1

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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 July 3, 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.

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 3, 2025.
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.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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!

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

    Delta, at $189, 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 44% 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?

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  • 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$174Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$176Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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