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$148+ 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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OMA — MSY
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Omaha to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from Omaha to New Orleans
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 January 27, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/185:00 pm
OMA
-
MSY
1 stop7h 24m
Frontier
Sun 2/225:45 am
MSY
-
OMA
1 stop7h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$199
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/161:59 pm
OMA
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MSY
1 stop8h 21m
Frontier
Fri 2/206:10 am
MSY
-
OMA
1 stop6h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$224
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 2/185:00 pm
OMA
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MSY
1 stop7h 24m
Frontier
Fri 2/206:10 am
MSY
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OMA
1 stop6h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/255:00 pm
OMA
-
MSY
1 stop20h 39m
Frontier
Mon 3/29:51 pm
MSY
-
OMA
2 stops42h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$252
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1911:32 am
OMA
-
MSY
1 stop12h 52m
Frontier
Sun 2/225:45 am
MSY
-
OMA
1 stop7h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/2312:34 pm
OMA
-
MSY
1 stop16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/262:34 pm
MSY
-
OMA
1 stop28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 2/93:00 pm
OMA
-
MSY
1 stop6h 51m
United Airlines
Thu 2/1210:36 am
MSY
-
OMA
1 stop7h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 2/243:02 pm
OMA
-
MSY
1 stop6h 47m
United Airlines
Tue 3/32:13 pm
MSY
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OMA
1 stop4h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/89:25 am
OMA
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MSY
1 stop9h 22m
Delta
Tue 2/1011:31 am
MSY
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OMA
1 stop5h 24m
Delta
Deal found 1/25$319

Find 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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$199
(Frontier)

One-way from

$148
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$669
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($82 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average 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 January 27, 2026.
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

Tue 2/24

3:02 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop6h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/3

2:13 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$317

OmahaNew Orleans

OMA - MSY

OMAMSY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 2/23

3:22 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops8h 06m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/26

10:35 am-4:17 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$324

OmahaNew Orleans

OMA - MSY

OMAMSY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 2/24

3:55 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops6h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/3

1:45 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$328

OmahaNew Orleans

OMA - MSY

OMAMSY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 2/28

3:02 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop6h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 3/7

7:00 am-2:24 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$329

OmahaNew Orleans

OMA - MSY

OMAMSY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 3/5

5:17 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/11

5:30 am-1:25 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$344

OmahaNew Orleans

OMA - MSY

OMAMSY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 4/26

6:00 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/6

5:21 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$355

OmahaNew Orleans

OMA - MSY

OMAMSY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/17

3:02 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop6h 17m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/20

6:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$355

OmahaNew Orleans

OMA - MSY

OMAMSY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 3/16

1:47 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop7h 17m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/19

2:40 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$364

OmahaNew Orleans

OMA - MSY

OMAMSY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 2/14

3:45 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop7h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/17

5:25 am-10:04 am

1 stop4h 39m

$368

OmahaNew Orleans

OMA - MSY

OMAMSY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 2/22

3:22 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop7h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/26

10:35 am-5:38 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$385

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Omaha-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Orleans from Omaha with our price prediction graph.
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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 January 23, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Omaha to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 48 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $301). 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.

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 January 27, 2026.
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
4,268 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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 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?

    United Airlines and Southwest can get you from Omaha to New Orleans in just under 6h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 37m. 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 United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at $238. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $258 and $266, respectively. United Airlines is 43% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $148 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $168 and Southwest from $193 one-way.

  • 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $301). 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$266Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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