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$248+ Cheap flights from Rochester, MN to New Orleans (RST - MSY)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RST — MSY
Jan 6 — Jan 131
Tue 1/6
Tue 1/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Rochester to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from Rochester to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rochester to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 7, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/2211:06 amRST - MSY
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/264:55 pmMSY - RST
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/7$298

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rochester (RST) 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 7, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

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$248
(American Airlines)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rochester to New Orleans that are best for you.

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RochesterNew Orleans

RST - MSY

RSTMSY

Rochester

Mon 1/19

6:39 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop5h 01m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/24

4:27 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$248

RochesterNew Orleans

RST - MSY

RSTMSY

Rochester

Mon 1/19

6:45 am-4:09 pm

2 stops9h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/24

4:21 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$254

RochesterNew Orleans

RST - MSY

RSTMSY

Rochester

Fri 1/23

11:36 am-9:07 pm

2 stops9h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/27

11:46 am-6:03 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$254

RochesterNew Orleans

RST - MSY

RSTMSY

Rochester

Sat 3/14

4:41 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop4h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/18

6:23 am-11:07 am

1 stop4h 44m

$359

RochesterNew Orleans

RST - MSY

RSTMSY

Rochester

Sat 1/17

11:36 am-9:07 pm

2 stops9h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/19

6:23 am-6:09 pm

2 stops11h 46m

$536

RochesterNew Orleans

RST - MSY

RSTMSY

Rochester

Fri 1/16

6:39 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop5h 01m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/19

7:21 am-6:09 pm

2 stops10h 48m

$586

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Deals found on 12/6

Compare providers for flights from Rochester 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 Rochester to New Orleans in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 Rochester, Minnesota-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Rochester, Minnesota-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rochester, Minnesota-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rochester, Minnesota-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 Rochester, Minnesota-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to New Orleans (average of $68). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 December 7, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Rochester 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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,046 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Food

6.5

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,046 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,046 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Food

6.5

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jeremy,Dec 2025

OKC - CLT

Was an okay flight. Had extra seat empty beside me so was able to stretch a bit

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rochester 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 Rochester, Minnesota to New Orleans?

    There are many flights that can get you from Rochester, Minnesota to New Orleans in 5h 01m. Fly via American Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from Rochester, Minnesota to New Orleans is about 969 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Rochester, Minnesota to New Orleans round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $352, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rochester, Minnesota to New Orleans..

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rochester 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 Rochester, Minnesota to New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, Minnesota to New Orleans (average of $68). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 airline flying from Rochester to New Orleans

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Rochester 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 7, 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$352Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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