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$75+ Cheap flights from Ottawa (YOW) 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 1/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — MSY
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ottawa to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in September or December, booked 6 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/245:40 amYOW - MSY
2 stops28h 07mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/76:40 amMSY - YOW
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$499
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/245:40 amYOW - MSY
2 stops19h 19mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/256:40 amMSY - YOW
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$527
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:15 amYOW - MSY
2 stops14h 51mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/75:00 amMSY - YOW
2 stops11h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$619
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/235:40 amYOW - MSY
2 stops54h 43mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/306:40 amMSY - YOW
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$640
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:27 pmYOW - MSY
1 stop16h 48mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/252:30 pmMSY - YOW
1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$690
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:20 amYOW - MSY
1 stop8h 03mAir Canada
Tue 12/307:00 amMSY - YOW
1 stop9h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 12/11$828
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/249:10 amYOW - MSY
3 stops25h 29mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/76:06 pmMSY - YOW
2 stops21h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$896
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:00 amYOW - MSY
2 stops11h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/307:00 amMSY - YOW
1 stop9h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$926
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Tue 12/239:10 amYOW - MSY
3 stops15h 49mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/306:16 amMSY - YOW
2 stops17h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$958

Find flight deals from Ottawa to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) 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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$75
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$554
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One-way flight from Ottawa to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($90 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa 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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Ottawa

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New Orleans

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Depart

Return

Price

OttawaNew Orleans

YOW - MSY

YOWMSY

Ottawa

Wed 1/21

9:30 am-7:41 pm

1 stop11h 11m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/26

6:05 am-5:25 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$269

OttawaNew Orleans

YOW - MSY

YOWMSY

Ottawa

Sun 2/15

4:20 pm-8:55 pm

3 stops29h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/26

6:20 am-5:25 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$337

OttawaNew Orleans

YOW - MSY

YOWMSY

Ottawa

Mon 1/12

5:55 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/15

6:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$344

OttawaNew Orleans

YOW - MSY

YOWMSY

Ottawa

Wed 4/15

10:35 am-9:17 pm

2 stops11h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/18

5:00 am-4:15 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$344

OttawaNew Orleans

YOW - MSY

YOWMSY

Ottawa

Sun 2/15

7:30 pm-11:00 am

1 stop16h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/26

12:34 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$344

OttawaNew Orleans

YOW - MSY

YOWMSY

Ottawa

Sun 1/25

4:20 pm-9:29 pm

3 stops30h 09m

$75

OttawaNew Orleans

YOW - MSY

YOWMSY

Ottawa

Sat 1/24

4:20 pm-9:29 pm

3 stops30h 09m

$103

OttawaNew Orleans

YOW - MSY

YOWMSY

Ottawa

Sat 1/24

7:27 pm-10:24 am

1 stop15h 57m

$199

OttawaNew Orleans

YOW - MSY

YOWMSY

Ottawa

Sun 1/25

5:55 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$200

OttawaNew Orleans

YOW - MSY

YOWMSY

Ottawa

Sun 1/4

4:20 pm-1:14 pm

1 stop21h 54m

$214

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Deals found on 12/11

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Orleans from Ottawa with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

Booking 6 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Ottawa to New Orleans. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to New Orleans (average of $78). Flying from Ottawa to New Orleans in May is currently the most expensive (average of $528). 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 YOW to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa 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 12, 2025.

When flying from Ottawa to New Orleans, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 75% versus a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Ottawa 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 December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and Air Canada from Ottawa to New Orleans. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

AMS - EWR

It was good! The first 3/4 of the trip was uncomfortably cold. Only one option for lunch that I didn’t enjoy (vegetarian).
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

AMS - EWR

It was good! The first 3/4 of the trip was uncomfortably cold. Only one option for lunch that I didn’t enjoy (vegetarian).
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,516 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

AMS - EWR

It was good! The first 3/4 of the trip was uncomfortably cold. Only one option for lunch that I didn’t enjoy (vegetarian).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa 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 Ottawa to New Orleans?

    A quick flight from Ottawa to New Orleans can take about 6h 49m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $344. Ottawa and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 1321 mi.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($419), and Air Canada ($591) offers the cheapest pricing from Ottawa to New Orleans. You may be able to fly from Ottawa to New Orleans for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to New Orleans (average of $78). Flying from Ottawa to New Orleans in May is currently the most expensive (average of $528). 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 2 airlines flying from Ottawa to New Orleans

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$419Average$750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$591Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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