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

American Airlines, at $370, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rochester, Minnesota to New Orleans. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Delta.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Rochester, Minnesota to New Orleans?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Rochester, Minnesota to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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

Friday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Rochester, Minnesota to New Orleans. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to New Orleans.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RST to MSY?

It’s optimal to fly from Rochester, Minnesota to New Orleans at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 1% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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?

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

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Sat 8/166:25 pmRST - MSY

1 stop4h 58mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/236:06 amMSY - RST

1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$370

Sat 8/1612:50 pmRST - MSY

2 stops10h 12mDelta

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1 stop4h 31mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$374

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Sat 8/166:25 pmRST - MSY

1 stop4h 58mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/236:06 amMSY - RST

1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$370

Sat 8/1612:50 pmRST - MSY

2 stops10h 12mDelta

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1 stop4h 31mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$374

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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

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

7,973 reviews

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

7,973 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,973 reviews

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

7,973 reviews

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!

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Rochester, Minnesota to New Orleans round-trip?
American Airlines, at $370, was found to be the cheapest airline from Rochester, Minnesota to New Orleans. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Delta.
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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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?

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