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$46+ Cheap flights from North Carolina to New Orleans (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 7/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — MSY
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheap flight deals from North Carolina to New Orleans

Keep the following information in mind while searching for North Carolina to New Orleans flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$106
(Priceline)

One-way from

$46
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$304

Good round-trip deal

$110 or less

Good one-way deal

$65 or less
From North Carolina to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from North Carolina to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($36 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 June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from North Carolina to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from North Carolina to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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Cheapest flights from North Carolina to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from North Carolina to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/69:05 amRDU - MSY
Nonstop2h 11mSpirit Airlines
Thu 7/174:13 pmMSY - RDU
Nonstop2h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$106
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/256:17 pmRDU - MSY
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/274:13 pmMSY - RDU
Nonstop2h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$111
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 8/252:58 pmORF - MSY
Nonstop2h 37mBreeze Airways
Fri 8/297:00 amMSY - ORF
Nonstop2h 19mBreeze Airways
Deal found 6/11$117
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 9/243:39 pmRDU - MSY
Nonstop2h 26mBreeze Airways
Fri 9/268:30 amMSY - RDU
Nonstop2h 03mBreeze Airways
Deal found 6/10$122
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/178:10 pmRDU - MSY
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Sat 7/1912:10 pmMSY - RDU
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$157
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Wed 6/258:24 pmMYR - MSY
1 stop10h 45mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/305:00 amMSY - MYR
1 stop5h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$162
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Fri 7/46:30 pmCLT - MSY
1 stop27h 42mSpirit Airlines
Sun 7/65:10 amMSY - CLT
Nonstop2h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$165
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Fri 7/115:50 amORF - MSY
1 stop6h 53mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/1512:48 pmMSY - ORF
1 stop8h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 7/125:30 amGSO - MSY
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/196:28 pmMSY - GSO
1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$183
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 7/178:18 pmRDU - MSY
1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/217:00 amMSY - RDU
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$187
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/117:04 pmAVL - MSY
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/1412:48 pmMSY - AVL
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$190
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/65:20 amRDU - MSY
1 stop3h 36mDelta
Tue 7/156:25 amMSY - RDU
1 stop4h 07mDelta
Deal found 6/10$197

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Customize your flight search to find flights from North Carolina 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Carolina to New Orleans that are best for you.

Fly from

North Carolina

Fly to

New Orleans

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighNew Orleans

RDU - MSY

RDUMSY

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/6

9:05 am-10:16 am

Nonstop2h 11m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/17

4:13 pm-7:29 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

$106

RaleighNew Orleans

RDU - MSY

RDUMSY

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 7/25

6:17 pm-7:37 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 7/27

4:13 pm-7:29 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

$111

NorfolkNew Orleans

ORF - MSY

ORFMSY

Norfolk

Mon 8/25

2:58 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 8/29

7:00 am-10:19 am

Nonstop2h 19m

$117

RaleighNew Orleans

RDU - MSY

RDUMSY

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/24

3:39 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/26

8:30 am-11:33 am

Nonstop2h 03m

$122

RaleighNew Orleans

RDU - MSY

RDUMSY

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/17

8:10 pm-12:05 am

1 stop4h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/19

12:10 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$157

Myrtle BeachNew Orleans

MYR - MSY

MYRMSY

Myrtle Beach Intl

Wed 6/25

8:24 pm-6:09 am

1 stop10h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/30

5:00 am-11:09 am

1 stop5h 09m

$162

CharlotteNew Orleans

CLT - MSY

CLTMSY

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 7/4

6:30 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop27h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 7/6

5:10 am-8:12 am

Nonstop2h 02m

$165

NorfolkNew Orleans

ORF - MSY

ORFMSY

Norfolk

Fri 7/11

5:50 am-11:43 am

1 stop6h 53m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/15

12:48 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$177

GreensboroNew Orleans

GSO - MSY

GSOMSY

Greensboro/H. Point

Sat 7/12

5:30 am-9:53 am

1 stop5h 23m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/19

6:28 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$183

RaleighNew Orleans

RDU - MSY

RDUMSY

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/17

8:18 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/21

7:00 am-2:02 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$187

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Best time to book a flight from North Carolina to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from North Carolina to New Orleans

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from North Carolina 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 June 12, 2025.

When flying from North Carolina to New Orleans, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways, Southwest and Delta from North Carolina to New Orleans by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from North Carolina 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 airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from North Carolina?

    If you book a flight to New Orleans from North Carolina, you will be flying to Louis Armstrong, which is the city’s only airport. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is located 11.4 mi from the center of New Orleans.

  • How popular is this North Carolina to New Orleans flight route?

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

    $46 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Breeze Airways and Southwest, with prices starting from $59 and $84, respectively.

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

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from North Carolina to New Orleans consider choosing Spirit Airlines (100%), Southwest (93%) or Breeze Airways (68%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from North Carolina to New Orleans?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $50. While the most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for $94 on average our data indicates $144 when flying from North Carolina to New Orleans.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from North Carolina 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 North Carolina to New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from North Carolina 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 7 airlines flying from North Carolina to New Orleans

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$60Average$138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$83Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$118Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$176Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$184Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$208Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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