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$44+ 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — MSY
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from North Carolina to New Orleans

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 January 29, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Mon 3/27:31 pm
ORF
-
MSY
1 stop13h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 3/56:20 am
MSY
-
ORF
1 stop11h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/29$117
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 3/27:31 pm
ORF
-
MSY
1 stop13h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/59:20 am
MSY
-
ORF
Nonstop2h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$130
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 3/294:01 pm
MYR
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/316:24 am
MSY
-
MYR
1 stop10h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$130
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sun 2/227:31 pm
ORF
-
MSY
1 stop13h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/256:20 am
MSY
-
ORF
1 stop11h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$135
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 9/36:12 pm
MYR
-
MSY
1 stop4h 36m
Breeze Airways
Sun 9/67:00 am
MSY
-
MYR
Nonstop2h 05m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/28$137
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/234:01 pm
MYR
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 15m
Breeze Airways
Sun 4/267:00 am
MSY
-
MYR
Nonstop2h 05m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/29$138
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 6/116:12 pm
MYR
-
MSY
1 stop4h 36m
Breeze Airways
Sun 6/147:00 am
MSY
-
MYR
Nonstop2h 05m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 1/28$141
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 2/267:31 pm
ORF
-
MSY
1 stop26h 24m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/47:27 pm
MSY
-
ORF
1 stop21h 59m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$142
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Thu 4/96:37 pm
MYR
-
MSY
1 stop5h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/137:20 pm
MSY
-
MYR
1 stop21h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/29$143
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 3/59:09 am
MYR
-
MSY
1 stop12h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/107:27 pm
MSY
-
MYR
1 stop11h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$144
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/54:01 pm
MYR
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/107:27 pm
MSY
-
MYR
1 stop11h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$146
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/169:09 am
MYR
-
MSY
1 stop12h 51m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 2/207:27 pm
MSY
-
MYR
1 stop11h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$148

Find 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 January 29, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$105
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$29
(Frontier)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$277

Good round-trip deal

$162 or less

Good one-way deal

$67 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Carolina to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Myrtle BeachNew Orleans

MYR - MSY

MYRMSY

Myrtle Beach Intl

Thu 6/11

6:12 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop4h 36m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/14

7:00 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$141

Myrtle BeachNew Orleans

MYR - MSY

MYRMSY

Myrtle Beach Intl

Thu 4/9

6:37 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop5h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/13

7:20 pm-5:39 pm

1 stop21h 19m

$143

Myrtle BeachNew Orleans

MYR - MSY

MYRMSY

Myrtle Beach Intl

Thu 3/5

9:09 am-8:55 pm

1 stop12h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/10

7:27 pm-8:13 am

1 stop11h 46m

$144

Myrtle BeachNew Orleans

MYR - MSY

MYRMSY

Myrtle Beach Intl

Thu 3/5

4:01 pm-5:16 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/10

7:27 pm-8:13 am

1 stop11h 46m

$146

Myrtle BeachNew Orleans

MYR - MSY

MYRMSY

Myrtle Beach Intl

Mon 2/16

9:09 am-9:00 pm

1 stop12h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/20

7:27 pm-8:13 am

1 stop11h 46m

$148

Myrtle BeachNew Orleans

MYR - MSY

MYRMSY

Myrtle Beach Intl

Sun 4/5

4:01 pm-5:16 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 4/12

7:00 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$161

Myrtle BeachNew Orleans

MYR - MSY

MYRMSY

Myrtle Beach Intl

Thu 6/4

3:53 pm-5:08 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/7

7:00 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$166

AshevilleNew Orleans

AVL - MSY

AVLMSY

Asheville Regional

Sat 2/28

7:30 am-8:55 pm

1 stop14h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/4

7:27 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$172

NorfolkNew Orleans

ORF - MSY

ORFMSY

Norfolk

Thu 2/26

7:31 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop26h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/4

7:27 pm-6:26 pm

1 stop21h 59m

$172

RaleighNew Orleans

RDU - MSY

RDUMSY

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 4/17

4:54 pm-6:22 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/21

8:00 am-11:04 am

Nonstop2h 04m

$173

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to New Orleans (average of $45). Flying from North Carolina to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $138). 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 January 29, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from North Carolina to New Orleans in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from North Carolina to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from North Carolina to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

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

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?

    Within the past month, 53 users have taken a look at flights from North Carolina to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

  • How long is the flight from North Carolina to New Orleans?

    A quick flight from North Carolina to New Orleans can take about 2h 15m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $121. North Carolina and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 712 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    $47 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 Frontier, with prices starting from $59 and $69, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from North Carolina to New Orleans is Raleigh-Durham - New Orleans Louis Armstrong. You may also consider Charlotte Douglas - New Orleans Louis Armstrong or Norfolk - New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

  • 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 Southwest (100%), Breeze Airways (73%) or Sun Country Air (0%) 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 $58. While the most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for $101 on average, our data indicates $200 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to New Orleans (average of $45). Flying from North Carolina to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $138). 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

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from North Carolina 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$46Average$166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$58Average$148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$106Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$118Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$156Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$184Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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