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$145+ Cheap flights from Omaha to New Orleans (OMA - 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 2/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OMA — MSY
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Fri 12/26
Fri 1/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Omaha Eppley Airfield to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in August or October, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Mon 12/151:04 pmOMA - MSY
2 stops32h 38mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/222:11 pmMSY - OMA
1 stop19h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
Sat 12/135:07 amOMA - MSY
1 stop5h 51mDelta
Wed 12/171:07 pmMSY - OMA
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Deal found 11/26$317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/133:25 pmOMA - MSY
1 stop6h 57mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/1711:50 amMSY - OMA
2 stops8h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/26$322
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 12/132:07 pmOMA - MSY
2 stops9h 58mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/175:15 amMSY - OMA
2 stops8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/26$327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:31 pmOMA - MSY
1 stop13h 04mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/26:16 amMSY - OMA
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/25$357
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:10 amOMA - MSY
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/286:16 amMSY - OMA
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/24$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/136:00 amOMA - MSY
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/206:53 pmMSY - OMA
1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/24$362
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:31 pmOMA - MSY
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/56:53 pmMSY - OMA
1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/25$364
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/195:45 amOMA - MSY
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Mon 12/227:55 pmMSY - OMA
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 11/24$374

Cheap flight deals from Omaha to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Omaha (OMA) 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 November 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$265
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$145
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$410
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Omaha 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 November 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Omaha to New Orleans that are best for you.

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OmahaNew Orleans

OMA - MSY

OMAMSY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 1/7

8:00 am-12:51 pm

1 stop4h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/12

5:24 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$289

OmahaNew Orleans

OMA - MSY

OMAMSY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 2/20

7:06 am-1:19 pm

1 stop6h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/23

4:22 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$327

OmahaNew Orleans

OMA - MSY

OMAMSY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 1/18

12:15 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop5h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/22

4:20 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$327

OmahaNew Orleans

OMA - MSY

OMAMSY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 1/18

6:19 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop5h 21m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/22

2:21 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$332

OmahaNew Orleans

OMA - MSY

OMAMSY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 1/26

6:06 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 19m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/30

4:20 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$338

OmahaNew Orleans

OMA - MSY

OMAMSY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 1/25

9:25 am-6:47 pm

1 stop9h 22m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/28

11:13 am-4:47 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$338

OmahaNew Orleans

OMA - MSY

OMAMSY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 1/26

6:06 am-1:09 pm

1 stop7h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/29

9:05 am-2:19 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$341

OmahaNew Orleans

OMA - MSY

OMAMSY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 1/17

12:15 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop5h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/25

7:30 am-1:44 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$350

OmahaNew Orleans

OMA - MSY

OMAMSY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 12/30

7:31 pm-8:35 am

1 stop13h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/2

6:16 am-1:38 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$357

OmahaNew Orleans

OMA - MSY

OMAMSY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 1/26

12:31 pm-7:41 pm

3 stops31h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/29

4:40 pm-10:20 am

2 stops17h 40m

$359

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Omaha to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on November 21, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Omaha to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 88 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 month to book a flight from Omaha to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Omaha to New Orleans (average of $200). Flying from Omaha to New Orleans in November is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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 OMA to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Omaha 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 November 26, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Omaha to New Orleans is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 41% on airfare.

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

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 November 26, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Omaha to New Orleans to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
7,999 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,046 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,038 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,254 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Omaha to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Delta and American Airlines can get you from Omaha to New Orleans in just under 4h 51m. Your travel time can differ by up to 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 842 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at $267. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $289 and $296, respectively. American Airlines is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Omaha to New Orleans (average of $200). Flying from Omaha to New Orleans in November is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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 4 airlines flying from Omaha to New Orleans

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Omaha 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 November 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$267Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$289Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$300Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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