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 7h 31m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Rochester, Minnesota to New Orleans is about 969 mi.

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.. Users have found that American Airlines is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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 month to fly from Rochester, Minnesota to New Orleans?

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to New Orleans from Rochester, Minnesota. Prices for January average $506 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $354. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of April. Opting for a January flight can save you 39% on your journey compared to booking in April

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.

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2 stops8h 34mAmerican Airlines

dom. 12/146:21 amMSY - RST

1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$433

jue. 9/256:06 pmRST - MSY

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lun. 9/2912:19 pmMSY - RST

2 stops11h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$524

vie. 10/106:08 pmRST - MSY

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lun. 10/136:04 amMSY - RST

1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$535

vie. 10/1011:26 amRST - MSY

1 stop3h 56mDelta

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Deal found 9/10

$957

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1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines

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1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$368

vie. 12/512:41 pmRST - MSY

2 stops8h 34mAmerican Airlines

dom. 12/146:21 amMSY - RST

1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$433

jue. 9/256:06 pmRST - MSY

1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines

lun. 9/2912:19 pmMSY - RST

2 stops11h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$524

vie. 10/106:08 pmRST - MSY

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Deal found 9/9

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jue. 9/256:06 pmRST - MSY

1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines

lun. 9/2912:19 pmMSY - RST

2 stops11h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$524

vie. 10/106:08 pmRST - MSY

1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines

lun. 10/136:04 amMSY - RST

1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$535

vie. 10/1011:26 amRST - MSY

1 stop3h 56mDelta

vie. 10/174:27 pmMSY - RST

1 stop7h 02mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$957

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Deal found 9/11

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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.

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7.2

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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7.2

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7.2

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10,000 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

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 7h 31m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Rochester, Minnesota to New Orleans is about 969 mi.
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.. Users have found that American Airlines is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
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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