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$134+ Cheap flights from Orange County 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 12/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — MSY
Dec 31 — Jan 71
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 1, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 12/101:35 pmSNA - MSY
1 stop20h 49mFrontier
Fri 1/96:01 pmMSY - SNA
1 stop22h 32mFrontier
Deal found 11/30$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 12/101:35 pmSNA - MSY
1 stop20h 49mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/910:47 amMSY - SNA
2 stops31h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/30$216
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 12/88:19 pmSNA - MSY
3 stops23h 23mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/134:58 pmMSY - SNA
2 stops28h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/30$273
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
Sat 12/61:35 pmSNA - MSY
1 stop20h 49mFrontier
Thu 12/111:19 pmMSY - SNA
1 stop25h 23mFrontier
Deal found 11/30$293
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
Sat 12/61:35 pmSNA - MSY
1 stop20h 49mFrontier
Sun 12/141:19 pmMSY - SNA
1 stop25h 23mFrontier
Deal found 11/30$298
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
Wed 12/106:45 amSNA - MSY
3 stops20h 25mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/910:47 amMSY - SNA
3 stops30h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/30$300
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/135:55 pmLGB - MSY
2 stops12h 24mDelta
Tue 12/1611:38 amMSY - LGB
2 stops12h 07mDelta
Deal found 11/29$368
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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.
Tue 12/911:39 amSNA - MSY
3 stops32h 03mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/163:20 pmMSY - SNA
3 stops21h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/29$392
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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.
Fri 12/1911:53 amSNA - MSY
1 stop24h 37mFrontier
Sun 12/213:29 pmMSY - SNA
1 stop21h 39mFrontier
Deal found 11/29$405
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Tue 12/233:25 pmLGB - MSY
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Mon 12/295:40 amMSY - LGB
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/1$548
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 12/182:05 pmLGB - MSY
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Sun 12/215:20 amMSY - LGB
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/30$559
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/77:00 amLGB - MSY
2 stops13h 18mDelta
Tue 12/167:30 amMSY - LGB
2 stops10h 39mDelta
Deal found 11/29$647

Cheap flight deals from Orange County to New Orleans

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Orange County to New Orleans flight deals. Data was last updated December 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$144
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$134
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$379
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flights.
From Orange County to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Orange County to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Orange County 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 December 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orange County to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/23

6:45 am-9:42 am

3 stops24h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 2/1

10:47 am-8:57 pm

2 stops12h 10m

$223

Long BeachNew Orleans

LGB - MSY

LGBMSY

Long Beach Municipal

Wed 2/25

12:45 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/28

5:10 am-9:50 am

1 stop6h 40m

$260

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/4

7:30 am-11:25 pm

2 stops13h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/9

6:15 am-4:34 pm

2 stops12h 19m

$296

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/16

12:00 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop5h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/19

5:10 am-12:45 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$349

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/24

7:30 am-3:30 pm

1 stop6h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 2/1

5:10 am-10:00 am

1 stop6h 50m

$358

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/3

7:00 am-9:13 pm

1 stop12h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/10

6:47 pm-10:05 am

1 stop17h 18m

$363

Long BeachNew Orleans

LGB - MSY

LGBMSY

Long Beach Municipal

Sat 12/13

5:55 pm-8:19 am

2 stops12h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/16

11:38 am-9:45 pm

2 stops12h 07m

$368

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/30

3:35 pm-5:47 pm

1 stop24h 12m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/4

6:47 pm-4:12 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$380

Long BeachNew Orleans

LGB - MSY

LGBMSY

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 3/30

6:55 am-2:30 pm

1 stop5h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/8

2:45 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$394

Santa AnaNew Orleans

SNA - MSY

SNAMSY

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 3/13

7:45 am-5:34 am

2 stops19h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/16

8:29 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop17h 53m

$396

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Best time to book a flight from Orange County to New Orleans

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to New Orleans (average of $110). Flying from Orange County to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $329). 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 KFI to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Orange County 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 December 1, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Orange County to New Orleans is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 38% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Orange County to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Orange County to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Orange County to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Orange County to New Orleans. 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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly into New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) if they book a flight to New Orleans from Orange County. Louis Armstrong is conveniently located just 11.4 mi from New Orleans’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Orange County to New Orleans?

    Spirit Airlines, Southwest, and Delta can get you from Orange County to New Orleans in just under 7h. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 57m. There are 1651 mi between Orange County and New Orleans. 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 Orange County to New Orleans one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $134. Users have also found prices from $144 and $167 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orange County 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 Orange County to New Orleans?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to New Orleans (average of $110). Flying from Orange County to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $329). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$116Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$131Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$302Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$313Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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