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$229+ Cheap flights from Santa Fe to New Orleans (SAF - 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 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAF — MSY
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Fe to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Fe (SAF) 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 January 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$305
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$229
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$464
Provider with most accurate pricing for Santa Fe-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
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From Santa Fe to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
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One-way flight from Santa Fe to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($88 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Santa Fe to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Fe to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 8, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Thu 1/2212:59 pmSAF - MSY
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/2611:05 amMSY - SAF
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Fri 1/237:00 amSAF - MSY
1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/267:00 amMSY - SAF
2 stops8h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$310
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/221:16 pmSAF - MSY
2 stops8h 42mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/267:00 amMSY - SAF
2 stops8h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$320
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/223:30 pmSAF - MSY
1 stop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/255:00 amMSY - SAF
2 stops8h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/241:16 pmSAF - MSY
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/282:35 pmMSY - SAF
1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7$360
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Tue 3/176:15 amSAF - MSY
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/205:30 amMSY - SAF
1 stop5h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$433

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Fe 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 January 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Fe to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Santa Fe

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Santa FeNew Orleans

SAF - MSY

SAFMSY

Santa Fe

Thu 1/22

12:59 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop5h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/26

11:05 am-4:35 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$305

Santa FeNew Orleans

SAF - MSY

SAFMSY

Santa Fe

Wed 1/21

1:16 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop7h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/25

5:00 am-12:39 pm

2 stops8h 39m

$310

Santa FeNew Orleans

SAF - MSY

SAFMSY

Santa Fe

Fri 1/23

7:00 am-1:33 pm

1 stop5h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/26

7:00 am-2:54 pm

2 stops8h 54m

$310

Santa FeNew Orleans

SAF - MSY

SAFMSY

Santa Fe

Thu 1/22

1:16 pm-9:51 pm

2 stops7h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/25

5:00 am-12:39 pm

2 stops8h 39m

$320

Santa FeNew Orleans

SAF - MSY

SAFMSY

Santa Fe

Thu 1/22

1:16 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops8h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/26

7:00 am-2:54 pm

2 stops8h 54m

$320

Santa FeNew Orleans

SAF - MSY

SAFMSY

Santa Fe

Sat 1/24

1:16 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop7h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/28

8:10 am-2:54 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$360

Santa FeNew Orleans

SAF - MSY

SAFMSY

Santa Fe

Sun 3/1

3:20 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$229

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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 Santa Fe to New Orleans in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 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 Santa Fe-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Fe-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Fe-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Fe-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 Santa Fe-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 Santa Fe to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Fe to New Orleans

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Fe to New Orleans?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Fe to New Orleans (average of $194). Flying from Santa Fe to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 January 8, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Santa Fe 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,139 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,139 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,139 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,095 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,139 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe to New Orleans?

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Santa Fe to New Orleans in just under 5h 42m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 34m. The distance between Santa Fe and New Orleans is about 996 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Fe to New Orleans round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $254, was found to be the cheapest airline from Santa Fe to New Orleans. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. Users have found that United Airlines is 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe to New Orleans?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Fe to New Orleans (average of $194). Flying from Santa Fe to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 Santa Fe to New Orleans

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Fe 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 January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$378Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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