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$463+ 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 9/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RST — MSY
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 17, 2025.

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$374
(American Airlines)
From Rochester to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
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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 September 17, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2411:25 amRST - MSY
1 stop4h 00mDelta
Mon 9/294:20 pmMSY - RST
1 stop7h 08mDelta
Deal found 9/15$463
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/244:00 pmRST - MSY
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/2912:19 pmMSY - RST
2 stops11h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$469
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/216:06 pmRST - MSY
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/276:00 amMSY - RST
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$485
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Thu 10/26:01 pmRST - MSY
1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/611:25 amMSY - RST
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$518
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/14:00 pmRST - MSY
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/56:23 amMSY - RST
2 stops11h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$601
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/96:08 pmRST - MSY
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/136:04 amMSY - RST
1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$632

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Rochester 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 September 17, 2025.
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RST - MSY

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Rochester

Thu 10/2

6:01 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop5h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/6

11:25 am-5:38 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$518

RochesterNew Orleans

RST - MSY

RSTMSY

Rochester

Wed 10/1

4:00 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop7h 01m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 10/5

6:23 am-5:36 pm

2 stops11h 13m

$601

RochesterNew Orleans

RST - MSY

RSTMSY

Rochester

Thu 10/9

6:08 pm-12:09 am

1 stop6h 01m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/13

6:04 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$632

RochesterNew Orleans

RST - MSY

RSTMSY

Rochester

Thu 10/23

6:08 pm-12:09 am

1 stop6h 01m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 10/26

6:04 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$711

RochesterNew Orleans

RST - MSY

RSTMSY

Rochester

Wed 10/1

11:25 am-3:25 pm

1 stop4h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 10/5

4:20 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$724

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Deals found on 9/17

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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 $256). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 September 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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 47m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Rochester, Minnesota to New Orleans is about 969 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rochester, Minnesota to New Orleans round-trip?

    Delta, at $204, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rochester, Minnesota to New Orleans. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines.

  • 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 $256). Flying from Rochester, Minnesota to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 Rochester to New Orleans

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$204Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$352Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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