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$187+ 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 3/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — MSY
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Thu 4/16
Thu 4/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to New Orleans

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 March 17, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/304:20 pm
YOW
-
MSY
1 stop26h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/74:15 pm
MSY
-
YOW
1 stop22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$343
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/137:00 am
YOW
-
MSY
1 stop26h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/209:04 pm
MSY
-
YOW
2 stops43h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Sun 4/126:00 am
YOW
-
MSY
1 stop5h 51m
United Airlines
Sat 4/185:00 am
MSY
-
YOW
2 stops15h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/13$381
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/155:50 pm
YOW
-
MSY
1 stop7h 04m
United Airlines
Sat 4/187:00 am
MSY
-
YOW
1 stop9h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$382
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Sat 3/219:35 am
YOW
-
MSY
1 stop9h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/2811:48 am
MSY
-
YOW
2 stops23h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14$387
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Sat 5/97:00 am
YOW
-
MSY
1 stop16h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/144:15 pm
MSY
-
YOW
1 stop22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$401
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 5/910:44 am
YOW
-
MSY
2 stops13h 45m
United Airlines
Thu 5/147:00 am
MSY
-
YOW
1 stop9h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/15$417
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Thu 4/96:00 am
YOW
-
MSY
2 stops12h 52m
United Airlines
Sun 4/128:30 pm
MSY
-
YOW
2 stops16h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/13$418

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 March 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$343
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$187
(Trip.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$633
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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 March 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaNew Orleans

YOW - MSY

YOWMSY

Ottawa

Sun 4/12

7:30 pm-8:34 am

2 stops14h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/18

7:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$381
Quickest round-trip

OttawaNew Orleans

YOW - MSY

YOWMSY

Ottawa

Wed 4/15

5:50 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/18

7:00 am-5:07 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$382

OttawaNew Orleans

YOW - MSY

YOWMSY

Ottawa

Fri 5/8

10:44 am-11:29 pm

2 stops13h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/12

12:13 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops10h 41m

$394

OttawaNew Orleans

YOW - MSY

YOWMSY

Ottawa

Sat 5/9

2:40 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop6h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/14

5:32 pm-10:03 am

1 stop15h 31m

$394

OttawaNew Orleans

YOW - MSY

YOWMSY

Ottawa

Tue 6/16

5:20 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop6h 21m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/20

3:48 pm-10:03 am

2 stops17h 15m

$394

OttawaNew Orleans

YOW - MSY

YOWMSY

Ottawa

Wed 9/2

5:10 am-10:52 am

1 stop6h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/7

11:50 am-12:45 am

1 stop11h 55m

$442

OttawaNew Orleans

YOW - MSY

YOWMSY

Ottawa

Mon 4/13

7:00 am-8:19 am

1 stop26h 19m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/20

9:04 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop19h 09m

$447

OttawaNew Orleans

YOW - MSY

YOWMSY

Ottawa

Sat 5/2

6:00 am-4:49 pm

2 stops11h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/7

5:00 am-2:17 pm

2 stops8h 17m

$455
Cheapest one-way

OttawaNew Orleans

YOW - MSY

YOWMSY

Ottawa

Wed 4/15

7:00 am-11:30 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$203

OttawaNew Orleans

YOW - MSY

YOWMSY

Ottawa

Mon 4/27

6:45 am-9:15 am

2 stops27h 30m

$214

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to New Orleans

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

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.

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 March 17, 2026.
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
9,431 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,431 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,431 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,811 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,431 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

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 14h 04m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $381. 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 ($325), and Air Canada ($459) offers the cheapest pricing from Ottawa to New Orleans. You may be able to fly from Ottawa to New Orleans for 51% 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 March 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$325Average$743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$459Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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