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$88+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to New Orleans (MSY)

NYC — MSY
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in January or August, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from New York to New Orleans

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Deal found 11/5$256
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Deal found 11/4$268

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$237
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$88
(Trip.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$424

Good round-trip deal

$314 or less

Good one-way deal

$190 or less
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From New York (NYC) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
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NewarkNew Orleans

EWR Newark - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

EWRMSY

Newark

Sat 11/21

5:15 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop6h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$118

New WindsorNew Orleans

SWF New Windsor Stewart - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

SWFMSY

New Windsor Stewart

Mon 1/18

11:58 am-5:18 pm

1 stop6h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

NewarkNew Orleans

EWR Newark - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

EWRMSY

Newark

Mon 11/23

6:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop5h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$133

New YorkNew Orleans

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

JFKMSY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/19

4:54 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop6h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

New YorkNew Orleans

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

JFKMSY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/26

4:20 pm-6:56 pm

Nonstop3h 36m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$143

New YorkNew Orleans

LGA New York LaGuardia - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

LGAMSY

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/1

5:35 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$143

NewarkNew Orleans

EWR Newark - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

EWRMSY

Newark

Wed 3/3

8:29 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$143

New YorkNew Orleans

LGA New York LaGuardia - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

LGAMSY

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/16

7:30 am-10:04 am

Nonstop3h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$143

NewarkNew Orleans

EWR Newark - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

EWRMSY

Newark

Fri 12/4

9:15 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop3h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$143

New YorkNew Orleans

LGA New York LaGuardia - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

LGAMSY

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/31

7:00 am-9:30 am

Nonstop3h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$143

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FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New York-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-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 New York-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 New York to New Orleans

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to New Orleans (average of $292). Flying from New York to New Orleans in October is currently the most expensive (average of $439). 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 NYC to MSY?

It’s optimal to fly from New York to New Orleans in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from New York to New Orleans

The most flights from NYC to MSY are scheduled on a Friday (32 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
New York to New Orleans flights typically cost between $315 and $578 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $237 on Breeze Airways (Jan 11-Jan 14).

How often are flights from New York to New Orleans delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between New York and New Orleans have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 162 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to New Orleans flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to New Orleans flights?

Over the last year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings 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

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from New York to New Orleans have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

New York to New Orleans Travel Guide

You can fly to New Orleans from a lot of airports in New York but the most flights will go from either Liberty International Airport in Newark, JFK in Queens, or LaGuardia in Queens. There are some direct flights, as well as those with one stop.

New Orleans’ airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It’s 11 miles from the downtown district of the city. It serves all of the city and the southeast region of the state of Louisiana. The airport is just 4.5 feet above sea level making it the second-lowest airport in the world.

Related info for your journey

  • Which airlines fly directly from New York to New Orleans?

    Those looking for a direct flight to New Orleans will find several available. They’re offered by Delta, JetBlue Airways, United, and Spirit Airlines. The flight will have you in the air for anywhere from about three to three and a half hours.

  • What are the stopover options between New York to New Orleans?

    United will land at Chicago O’Hare on the way down. Spirit will as well. American makes a stop in Charlotte. You might also stop in Houston with United. Delta will fly through Detroit sometimes. American Airlines also has a stop in Washington DC. You could also go with them to Dallas at DFW. Spirit also has a couple of flights that go to Fort Lauderdale before moving on to New Orleans. For the most part, you’ll find that stopovers are an hour or so, and not much more than three hours. Southwest flies this route from LaGuardia too. They have stops in Nashville, St. Louis, Chicago, and Dallas. Most travel times aren’t more than six hours with many of them much lower.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from New York to New Orleans?

    There is no need for a passport or visa for this domestic flight. Just remember your valid form of photo identification.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from New York?

    Most people fly into New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) if they book a flight to New Orleans from New York. On average, Louis Armstrong has 19 inbound flights from New York per day from 6 airlines. New Orleans Louis Armstrong is conveniently located just 11.4 mi from New Orleans’s city center.

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

    Airlines like Delta, Southwest, and United Airlines fly from New York to New Orleans in about 3h 24m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. New York and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 1166 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    According to our current data, JetBlue ($77), Frontier ($89), and Delta ($113) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to New Orleans. You may be able to fly from New York to New Orleans for 78% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $29 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from $83 and American Airlines from $85 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to New Orleans?

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from New York to New Orleans on time: Royal Air Maroc (100%), Etihad Airways (95%), KLM (93%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New York to New Orleans? While on average our users pay $431, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $111. The most popular route (New York LaGuardia - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around $206.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to New Orleans (average of $292). Flying from New York to New Orleans in October is currently the most expensive (average of $439). 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 6 airlines flying from New York to New Orleans

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$77Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$89Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$113Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$197Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$207Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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