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$96+ Cheap flights from Rochester, NY to New Orleans (ROC - 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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROC — MSY
May 17 — May 241
Sat 5/17
Sat 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rochester (ROC) 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 May 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$191
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$96
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$388
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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 May 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Thu 6/511:57 amROC - MSY
1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/105:45 amMSY - ROC
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$191
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/56:32 pmROC - MSY
1 stop26h 33mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/86:14 amMSY - ROC
1 stop10h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/11$207
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1912:07 pmROC - MSY
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/2210:22 amMSY - ROC
1 stop6h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$230
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Thu 5/292:50 pmROC - MSY
2 stops9h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/306:00 amMSY - ROC
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12$262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/226:15 pmROC - MSY
1 stop4h 51mDelta
Tue 5/275:25 amMSY - ROC
1 stop4h 45mDelta
Deal found 5/12$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/131:10 pmROC - MSY
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Tue 11/186:10 amMSY - ROC
1 stop4h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 5/11$294
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/227:30 amROC - MSY
1 stop10h 02mJetBlue
Sat 12/275:30 pmMSY - ROC
1 stop5h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 5/11$311
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/132:20 pmROC - MSY
1 stop4h 57mBreeze Airways
Sun 11/168:00 amMSY - ROC
1 stop4h 40mBreeze Airways
Deal found 5/11$471

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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 May 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Rochester to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Rochester

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RochesterNew Orleans

ROC - MSY

ROCMSY

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 6/5

11:57 am-5:02 pm

1 stop6h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/10

5:45 am-1:08 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$191

RochesterNew Orleans

ROC - MSY

ROCMSY

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 6/5

6:32 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop26h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/8

6:14 am-5:27 pm

1 stop10h 13m

$207

RochesterNew Orleans

ROC - MSY

ROCMSY

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 5/29

2:41 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops9h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/3

7:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$259

RochesterNew Orleans

ROC - MSY

ROCMSY

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 5/22

6:15 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop4h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/27

5:25 am-11:10 am

1 stop4h 45m

$277

RochesterNew Orleans

ROC - MSY

ROCMSY

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 5/24

4:25 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop5h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/27

7:20 am-5:20 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$373

RochesterNew Orleans

ROC - MSY

ROCMSY

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 6/26

2:55 pm-6:09 am

2 stops16h 14m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/30

9:10 pm-3:09 pm

2 stops16h 59m

$376

RochesterNew Orleans

ROC - MSY

ROCMSY

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 6/2

6:17 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$96

RochesterNew Orleans

ROC - MSY

ROCMSY

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sun 6/15

2:55 pm-5:14 pm

2 stops27h 19m

$130

RochesterNew Orleans

ROC - MSY

ROCMSY

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Sat 5/17

6:15 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$139

RochesterNew Orleans

ROC - MSY

ROCMSY

Rochester Greater Rochester Intl

Mon 6/2

2:54 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$175

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Deals found on 5/11

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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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, New York-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Rochester, New York-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Rochester, New York-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Rochester, New York-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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, New York-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 Rochester to New Orleans

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Orleans from Rochester with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rochester to New Orleans

How far ahead should I book a flight from Rochester, New York to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Rochester to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Rochester, New York to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 27 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, New York to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Rochester, New York 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Rochester 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 May 12, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% on flights from Rochester, New York to New Orleans by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Rochester to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 May 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Rochester to New Orleans by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,724 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,984 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,290 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

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.

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

    Currently priced at $191, American Airlines will fly you from Rochester, New York to New Orleans and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Spirit Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $207 and $259, respectively. You may be able to fly from Rochester, New York to New Orleans for 49% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Rochester, New York to New Orleans one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $96 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $139 and United Airlines from $175 one-way.

  • 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, New York to New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rochester, New York to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Rochester, New York 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 5 airlines flying from Rochester to New Orleans

Discover the top 5 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 May 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$146Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$195Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$357Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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