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

Currently priced at $189, 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 American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $237 and $242, respectively. These flights start at 48% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $105. Delta flights start at $119 while deals on American Airlines start at $134 one-way.

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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.

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

Wednesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Milwaukee to New Orleans. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to New Orleans.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 62% by booking at least 21 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Milwaukee to New Orleans within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $326.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to New Orleans from Milwaukee average $369. You can even find prices in September for less than $369, as users have found deals to New Orleans from as low as $171. The month of March appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to New Orleans from Milwaukee. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 26%.

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

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Thu 9/412:53 pmMKE - MSY

1 stop5h 32mSpirit Airlines

Sun 9/75:20 amMSY - MKE

1 stop6h 38mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$189

Thu 8/2812:15 pmMKE - MSY

1 stop5h 37mDelta

Tue 9/24:22 pmMSY - MKE

1 stop4h 40mDelta

Deal found 6/30

$237

Tue 8/266:21 amMKE - MSY

2 stops8h 40mAmerican Airlines

Wed 9/34:13 pmMSY - MKE

1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$242

Fri 8/812:40 pmMKE - MSY

1 stop10h 20mSouthwest

Sun 8/106:00 amMSY - MKE

1 stop9h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 6/29

$257

Fri 7/112:51 pmMKE - MSY

1 stop8h 53mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/137:06 pmMSY - MKE

1 stop22h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$328

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Thu 9/412:53 pmMKE - MSY

1 stop5h 32mSpirit Airlines

Sun 9/75:20 amMSY - MKE

1 stop6h 38mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$189

Thu 8/2812:15 pmMKE - MSY

1 stop5h 37mDelta

Tue 9/24:22 pmMSY - MKE

1 stop4h 40mDelta

Deal found 6/30

$237

Tue 8/266:21 amMKE - MSY

2 stops8h 40mAmerican Airlines

Wed 9/34:13 pmMSY - MKE

1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$242

Fri 8/812:40 pmMKE - MSY

1 stop10h 20mSouthwest

Sun 8/106:00 amMSY - MKE

1 stop9h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 6/29

$257

Fri 7/112:51 pmMKE - MSY

1 stop8h 53mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/137:06 pmMSY - MKE

1 stop22h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$328

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Wed 7/98:35 amMKE - MSY

2 stops10h 41mUnited Airlines

Thu 7/102:16 pmMSY - MKE

1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$646

Fri 7/112:51 pmMKE - MSY

1 stop8h 53mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/137:06 pmMSY - MKE

1 stop22h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$328

Fri 7/112:51 pmMKE - MSY

1 stop8h 53mSpirit Airlines

Sun 7/1312:48 pmMSY - MKE

1 stop26h 54mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$362

Fri 7/119:38 amMKE - MSY

1 stop6h 58mDelta

Sun 7/135:07 pmMSY - MKE

1 stop4h 51mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$647

Fri 7/112:50 pmMKE - MSY

2 stops15h 00mAlaska Airlines

Sun 7/137:10 amMSY - MKE

2 stops31h 10mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$1,254

Thu 7/315:45 amMKE - MSY

2 stops12h 40mSouthwest

Sun 8/36:25 pmMSY - MKE

1 stop5h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 7/1

$297

Sat 8/166:00 amMKE - MSY

1 stop13h 25mSpirit Airlines

Sat 8/232:33 pmMSY - MKE

1 stop8h 33mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$194

Tue 8/266:21 amMKE - MSY

2 stops8h 40mAmerican Airlines

Wed 9/34:13 pmMSY - MKE

1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$242

Thu 8/2812:15 pmMKE - MSY

1 stop5h 37mDelta

Tue 9/24:22 pmMSY - MKE

1 stop4h 40mDelta

Deal found 6/30

$237

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Thu 10/212:53 pmMKE - MSY

1 stop5h 32mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/29

$105

Wed 8/65:40 amMKE - MSY

1 stop5h 46mDelta

Deal found 6/29

$119

Sat 8/161:06 pmMKE - MSY

2 stops7h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$134

Sun 7/206:35 pmMKE - MSY

3 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$215

Thu 7/178:35 amMKE - MSY

2 stops10h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$254

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Thu 9/4

12:53 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop5h 32m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/7

5:20 am-11:58 am

1 stop6h 38m

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Thu 8/28

12:15 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop5h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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4:22 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$237

MilwaukeeNew Orleans

MKE - MSY

MKEMSY

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Tue 8/26

6:21 am-3:01 pm

2 stops8h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/3

4:13 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$242

MilwaukeeNew Orleans

MKE - MSY

MKEMSY

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 7/31

5:45 am-6:25 pm

2 stops12h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/3

6:25 pm-12:20 am

1 stop5h 55m

$297

MilwaukeeNew Orleans

MKE - MSY

MKEMSY

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 7/11

2:51 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 53m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 7/13

7:06 pm-5:47 pm

1 stop22h 41m

$328

MilwaukeeNew Orleans

MKE - MSY

MKEMSY

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 10/17

12:10 pm-5:09 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$105

MilwaukeeNew Orleans

MKE - MSY

MKEMSY

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 8/7

4:56 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$119

MilwaukeeNew Orleans

MKE - MSY

MKEMSY

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 8/16

1:06 pm-8:14 pm

2 stops7h 08m

$134

MilwaukeeNew Orleans

MKE - MSY

MKEMSY

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 7/20

6:35 pm-8:35 pm

3 stops26h 00m

$215

MilwaukeeNew Orleans

MKE - MSY

MKEMSY

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 7/17

8:35 am-7:16 pm

2 stops10h 41m

$254

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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 20 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.

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.

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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

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,273 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,973 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,858 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,101 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Milwaukee to New Orleans round-trip?
Currently priced at $189, 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 American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $237 and $242, respectively. These flights start at 48% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Milwaukee to New Orleans one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $105. Delta flights start at $119 while deals on American Airlines start at $134 one-way.
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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Top 5 airlines flying from Milwaukee to New Orleans

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$74	Average$227	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
American Airlines	Cheapest$237	Average$399	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$254	Average$362	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$286	Average$378	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$290	Average$399	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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