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$55+ Cheap flights from Miami to New Orleans (MIA - 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 6/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MIA — MSY
May 2 — May 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Miami to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in November or January, booked 14 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Miami to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Miami to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/12:12 pm
MIA
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MSY
Nonstop2h 00m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 9/810:07 am
MSY
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MIA
Nonstop2h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/28$129
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/252:12 pm
MIA
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MSY
Nonstop2h 00m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 6/2810:07 am
MSY
-
MIA
Nonstop2h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 4/1$130
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3010:27 pm
MIA
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MSY
1 stop11h 44m
Frontier
Fri 5/16:32 pm
MSY
-
MIA
1 stop5h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$140
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/276:30 am
MIA
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MSY
1 stop14h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/16:32 pm
MSY
-
MIA
1 stop5h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$149
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/182:12 pm
MIA
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 00m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 8/2312:09 pm
MSY
-
MIA
Nonstop2h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/29$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/206:30 am
MIA
-
MSY
1 stop14h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/246:32 pm
MSY
-
MIA
1 stop5h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$155
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/206:30 am
MIA
-
MSY
1 stop14h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/236:32 pm
MSY
-
MIA
1 stop13h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$156
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/165:35 pm
MIA
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MSY
1 stop27h 34m
Frontier
Mon 4/2011:26 am
MSY
-
MIA
1 stop11h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1211:23 am
MIA
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MSY
1 stop5h 58m
Frontier
Wed 5/205:21 pm
MSY
-
MIA
2 stops16h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$161
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/42:25 pm
MIA
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MSY
1 stop6h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/118:28 pm
MSY
-
MIA
1 stop20h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$166
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/610:15 pm
MIA
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 07m
American Airlines
Sat 5/99:59 am
MSY
-
MIA
Nonstop2h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/1$167
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/98:10 am
MIA
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MSY
1 stop9h 11m
Frontier
Sun 5/109:55 pm
MSY
-
MIA
1 stop30h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$171

Find flight deals from Miami to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Miami (MIA) 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 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$129
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$55
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$235

Good round-trip deal

$285 or less

Good one-way deal

$200 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Miami-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Miami-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flights.
From Miami to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Miami to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Miami to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Miami to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Miami 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 April 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Miami to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MiamiNew Orleans

MIA - MSY

MIAMSY

Miami

Sat 5/2

7:04 pm-5:32 pm

1 stop23h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/3

8:13 pm-12:49 am

2 stops27h 36m

$268

MiamiNew Orleans

MIA - MSY

MIAMSY

Miami

Sat 5/2

3:20 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop8h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/3

7:15 am-2:55 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$282

MiamiNew Orleans

MIA - MSY

MIAMSY

Miami

Wed 5/13

7:05 am-11:44 am

1 stop5h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/20

7:10 pm-12:47 am

1 stop4h 37m

$303
Quickest round-trip

MiamiNew Orleans

MIA - MSY

MIAMSY

Miami

Tue 4/28

8:05 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/5

3:30 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop4h 18m

$303

MiamiNew Orleans

MIA - MSY

MIAMSY

Miami

Wed 5/13

3:00 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/20

12:30 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$303

MiamiNew Orleans

MIA - MSY

MIAMSY

Miami

Sat 5/30

6:00 am-11:44 am

1 stop6h 44m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/10

5:00 pm-12:57 am

1 stop6h 57m

$303

MiamiNew Orleans

MIA - MSY

MIAMSY

Miami

Tue 4/28

7:00 am-2:20 pm

2 stops8h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/5

11:30 am-5:30 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$308

MiamiNew Orleans

MIA - MSY

MIAMSY

Miami

Tue 6/16

6:00 am-11:10 am

1 stop6h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 6/19

4:00 pm-12:25 am

1 stop7h 25m

$340

MiamiNew Orleans

MIA - MSY

MIAMSY

Miami

Sat 8/8

7:16 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop5h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/9

3:22 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$340

MiamiNew Orleans

MIA - MSY

MIAMSY

Miami

Tue 8/18

8:05 am-11:59 am

1 stop4h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/23

7:30 am-3:44 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$340

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Compare providers for flights from Miami 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 Miami to New Orleans in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
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 Miami-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Miami-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Miami-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Miami-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 Miami-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 Miami to New Orleans

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Miami to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Booking 14 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Miami to New Orleans. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Miami to New Orleans (average of $44). Flying from Miami to New Orleans in July is currently the most expensive (average of $112). 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 MIA to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Miami 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 2, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Miami to New Orleans in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Miami to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Miami to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Miami to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

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Brandon Schultz

Expert on MSY

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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 April 2, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Miami to New Orleans, such as Southwest,JetBlue, andAmerican Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Miami 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 airports do I use to fly from Miami to New Orleans?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New Orleans from Miami. Booking flights from Miami (MIA) to Louis Armstrong (MSY) should be relatively easy as there are 12 daily flights to New Orleans from 4 different airlines. 2h 00m is how long a flight from Miami to New Orleans Louis Armstrong will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Miami to New Orleans flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Miami to New Orleans?

    Frontier, Southwest, and Delta can get you from Miami to New Orleans in just under 5h 39m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 49m. There are 673 mi between Miami and New Orleans. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on JetBlue is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at $46. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $58 and $117, respectively. JetBlue is currently priced 80% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $30. Spirit Airlines flights start at $38 while deals on American Airlines start at $60 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Miami to New Orleans?

    Before booking your flight to New Orleans from Miami, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: GOL (87%), American Airlines (82%), Finnair( 81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Miami to New Orleans?

    While on average a flight from Miami to New Orleans is generally $318, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $123. When looking at the most popular route, (Miami - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), you can expect to pay $110 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Miami to New Orleans (average of $44). Flying from Miami to New Orleans in July is currently the most expensive (average of $112). 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 4 airlines flying from Miami to New Orleans

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$46Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$58Average$143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$117Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$240Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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