How long is the flight from Milwaukee to New Orleans?

Airlines like Delta and United Airlines fly from Milwaukee to New Orleans in about 4h 29m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 31m. There are 904 mi between Milwaukee and New Orleans. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Currently priced at $74, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Milwaukee to New Orleans and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $245 and $246, respectively. These flights start at 80% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Milwaukee to New Orleans?

The most popular airlines flying from Milwaukee to New Orleans are American Airlines, Delta and Spirit Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

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

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Milwaukee to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

Tue 10/146:02 amMKE - MSY

1 stop11h 08mAmerican Airlines

Thu 10/162:49 pmMSY - MKE

1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$235

Sun 10/266:40 pmMKE - MSY

1 stop15h 38mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/307:45 pmMSY - MKE

1 stop23h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$253

Tue 11/116:00 amMKE - MSY

1 stop11h 04mAmerican Airlines

Sat 11/151:14 pmMSY - MKE

1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$256

Sat 10/2512:06 pmMKE - MSY

1 stop6h 04mDelta

Wed 10/295:20 amMSY - MKE

1 stop4h 06mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$277

Sat 10/252:36 pmMKE - MSY

2 stops7h 59mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/294:14 pmMSY - MKE

1 stop7h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$282

Fri 12/121:56 pmMKE - MSY

1 stop5h 47mSpirit Airlines

Mon 12/155:10 amMSY - MKE

2 stops7h 41mSpirit Airlines

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$292

Thu 10/95:52 pmMKE - MSY

1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/145:26 pmMSY - MKE

1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$295

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Tue 11/116:00 amMKE - MSY

1 stop6h 00mDelta

Sat 11/1510:42 amMSY - MKE

1 stop5h 33mDelta

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$277

Tue 11/48:44 amMKE - MSY

1 stop4h 29mUnited Airlines

Tue 11/1110:38 amMSY - MKE

1 stop4h 29mUnited Airlines

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$277

Wed 12/312:45 pmMKE - MSY

2 stops7h 15mSouthwest

Sat 12/612:35 pmMSY - MKE

1 stop5h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 9/17

$282

Tue 11/115:00 amMKE - MSY

2 stops7h 59mAmerican Airlines

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$283

Fri 12/121:56 pmMKE - MSY

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2 stops7h 41mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$292

Sat 10/1812:06 pmMKE - MSY

1 stop4h 41mDelta

Tue 10/219:05 amMSY - MKE

1 stop4h 04mDelta

Deal found 9/15

$277

Fri 10/312:45 pmMKE - MSY

1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/85:17 pmMSY - MKE

1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines

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$277

Tue 10/282:04 pmMKE - MSY

1 stop6h 13mDelta

Fri 10/315:20 amMSY - MKE

1 stop4h 06mDelta

Deal found 9/17

$277

Tue 12/25:35 pmMKE - MSY

1 stop4h 46mUnited Airlines

Sat 12/67:00 amMSY - MKE

2 stops8h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/17

$282

Tue 10/148:00 amMKE - MSY

1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines

Thu 10/169:15 amMSY - MKE

1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/16

$295

Mon 11/105:52 pmMKE - MSY

1 stop4h 35mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/122:14 pmMSY - MKE

2 stops8h 29mUnited Airlines

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$300

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Sun 10/55:45 pmMKE - MSY

1 stop15h 31mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/95:45 amMSY - MKE

1 stop6h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$298

Thu 10/95:52 pmMKE - MSY

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1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines

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$295

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1 stop11h 08mAmerican Airlines

Thu 10/162:49 pmMSY - MKE

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$235

Thu 10/164:19 pmMKE - MSY

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2 stops7h 08mAmerican Airlines

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$300

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1 stop8h 55mSouthwest

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$311

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Wed 10/225:52 pmMKE - MSY

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Sat 10/2512:06 pmMKE - MSY

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Wed 10/295:20 amMSY - MKE

1 stop4h 06mDelta

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$277

Sat 10/252:36 pmMKE - MSY

2 stops7h 59mAmerican Airlines

Wed 10/294:14 pmMSY - MKE

1 stop7h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$282

Sun 10/266:40 pmMKE - MSY

1 stop15h 38mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/307:45 pmMSY - MKE

1 stop23h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$253

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Fri 10/178:04 pmMKE - MSY

2 stops36h 03mMultiple Airlines

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$137

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1 stop6h 39mDelta

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$139

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2 stops8h 13mAmerican Airlines

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$144

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$153

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1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines

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$157

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$158

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1 stop5h 32mSpirit Airlines

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$163

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1 stop18h 58mJetBlue

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$172

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2 stops7h 15mSouthwest

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$178

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10:42 am-4:15 pm

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8:44 am-1:13 pm

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5:17 pm-10:45 pm

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2:04 pm-8:17 pm

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5:20 am-9:26 am

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12:45 pm-8:00 pm

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12:35 pm-5:55 pm

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MKE - MSY

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5:35 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop4h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/6

7:00 am-3:08 pm

2 stops8h 08m

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MilwaukeeNew Orleans

MKE - MSY

MKEMSY

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Tue 11/11

5:00 am-12:59 pm

2 stops7h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/15

11:17 am-6:27 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$283

MilwaukeeNew Orleans

MKE - MSY

MKEMSY

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Fri 12/12

1:56 pm-7:43 pm

1 stop5h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 12/15

5:10 am-12:51 pm

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MilwaukeeNew Orleans

MKE - MSY

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Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 10/14

8:00 am-1:11 pm

1 stop5h 11m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/16

9:15 am-5:08 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$295

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

The price you pay for your flight from Milwaukee to New Orleans may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 74 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Milwaukee to New Orleans in the evening. 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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Milwaukee 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.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,961 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,926 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,023 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,242 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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How long is the flight from Milwaukee to New Orleans?
Airlines like Delta and United Airlines fly from Milwaukee to New Orleans in about 4h 29m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 31m. There are 904 mi between Milwaukee and New Orleans. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Milwaukee to New Orleans round-trip?
Currently priced at $74, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Milwaukee to New Orleans and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $245 and $246, respectively. These flights start at 80% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Milwaukee to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Milwaukee to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Milwaukee to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Milwaukee to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Milwaukee to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to New Orleans?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Milwaukee to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Milwaukee 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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Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$74	Average$225	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$245	Average$362	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$246	Average$395	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$256	Average$418	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$286	Average$395	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

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