New Orleans

$59+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans (MSP - 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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — MSY
Jan 25 — Feb 11
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Minneapolis St Paul to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in August or June, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 26, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Mon 12/296:45 amMSP - MSY
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Sun 1/43:29 pmMSY - MSP
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Deal found 12/25$412
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Mon 12/296:45 amMSP - MSY
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Thu 1/13:39 pmMSY - MSP
1 stop8h 23mFrontier
Deal found 12/24$422
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Mon 12/296:45 amMSP - MSY
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Fri 1/23:29 pmMSY - MSP
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Deal found 12/24$437
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:45 amMSP - MSY
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Thu 1/13:39 pmMSY - MSP
1 stop8h 23mFrontier
Deal found 12/23$472
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Wed 12/317:34 pmMSP - MSY
1 stop19h 10mFrontier
Sun 1/45:22 pmMSY - MSP
2 stops53h 22mFrontier
Deal found 12/24$526
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Sun 12/2811:29 amMSP - MSY
1 stop9h 28mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/315:00 pmMSY - MSP
1 stop17h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/24$527
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Fri 12/262:57 pmMSP - MSY
2 stops49h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/315:00 pmMSY - MSP
1 stop17h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/24$563
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 12/296:45 amMSP - MSY
2 stops27h 42mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/315:00 pmMSY - MSP
1 stop17h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/24$568
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Thu 12/2511:49 amMSP - MSY
1 stop9h 08mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/315:00 pmMSY - MSP
1 stop17h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/24$570
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Wed 12/317:34 pmMSP - MSY
1 stop19h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/44:58 pmMSY - MSP
2 stops28h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$571
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/3011:24 amMSP - MSY
1 stop9h 38mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/55:00 pmMSY - MSP
2 stops29h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$578

Find flight deals from Minneapolis to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) 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 December 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$144
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$59
(Sun Country Air)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$498

Good round-trip deal

$248 or less

Good one-way deal

$248 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Minneapolis St Paul-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Minneapolis St Paul-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flights.
From Minneapolis St Paul to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Minneapolis St Paul to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($96 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Minneapolis St Paul to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Minneapolis St Paul to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Minneapolis 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 December 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans that are best for you.

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MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/1

12:45 pm-3:31 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/6

4:22 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

$399

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/9

12:45 pm-3:31 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/13

12:58 pm-3:48 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$399

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/10

8:50 am-11:41 am

Nonstop2h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 4/12

12:46 pm-3:36 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$399

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 2/14

4:12 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/19

12:48 pm-3:40 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

$399

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/9

12:45 pm-3:31 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/11

4:22 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

$399

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/9

12:45 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/17

12:48 pm-3:40 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

$399

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 4/4

6:12 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/13

12:58 pm-3:48 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$409

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 5/7

10:10 am-3:38 pm

1 stop5h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/10

4:15 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$409

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 2/5

6:55 am-3:30 pm

1 stop8h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/10

12:46 pm-3:36 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$409

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/29

10:00 am-3:38 pm

1 stop5h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/6

12:58 pm-3:48 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$409

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Deals found on 12/24

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Orleans from Minneapolis with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 18 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 Minneapolis to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans (average of $68). Flying from Minneapolis to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 MSP to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis 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 December 26, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Minneapolis to New Orleans is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 48% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Minneapolis to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2025.

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

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 December 26, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Minneapolis 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to New Orleans?

    Booking a flight from Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is your only option if you wish to fly from Minneapolis to New Orleans. On a typical day, there are 2 flights from Minneapolis St Paul to Louis Armstrong, all of which are around 2h 37m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 7 airlines when you book a flight from Minneapolis St Paul to New Orleans.

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

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

    A quick flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans can take about 2h 51m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $399. Airlines will cover a distance of 1041 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $51, was found to be the cheapest airline from Minneapolis to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Sun Country Air and Frontier. You may be able to fly from Minneapolis to New Orleans for 84% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Sun Country Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $49. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Spirit Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Minneapolis to New Orleans for a low price.

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

    Before booking your flight to New Orleans from Minneapolis, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Sun Country Air (82%), Delta (80%), WestJet( 73%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $109. While the most popular route (Minneapolis St Paul - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for $164 on average, our data indicates $349 when flying from Minneapolis to New Orleans.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans (average of $68). Flying from Minneapolis to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 7 airlines flying from Minneapolis to New Orleans

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis 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 December 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$87Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$120Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$200Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$237Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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