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$254+ Cheap flights from Santa Fe to New Orleans (SAF - 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 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAF — MSY
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
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 September 17, 2025.

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$254
(American Airlines)

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October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$388
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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 September 17, 2025.

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.
Sat 11/85:16 pmSAF - MSY
1 stop4h 49mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/115:15 amMSY - SAF
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$254
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/47:10 amSAF - MSY
1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/66:05 pmMSY - SAF
1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$284
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.
Thu 9/2511:48 amSAF - MSY
1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/295:20 amMSY - SAF
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$324
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/93:20 pmSAF - MSY
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/135:15 amMSY - SAF
2 stops10h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$325
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/81:25 pmSAF - MSY
2 stops8h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/1112:01 pmMSY - SAF
2 stops10h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$363
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.
Mon 9/226:15 amSAF - MSY
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/299:37 amMSY - SAF
1 stop4h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/96:15 amSAF - MSY
1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/125:17 amMSY - SAF
1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$578

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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 September 17, 2025.
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

Sat 11/8

5:16 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop4h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 11/11

5:15 am-9:28 am

1 stop5h 13m

$254

Santa FeNew Orleans

SAF - MSY

SAFMSY

Santa Fe

Sat 10/4

7:10 am-1:24 pm

1 stop5h 14m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/6

6:05 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$284

Santa FeNew Orleans

SAF - MSY

SAFMSY

Santa Fe

Tue 12/9

3:20 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop5h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/13

5:15 am-2:39 pm

2 stops10h 24m

$325

Santa FeNew Orleans

SAF - MSY

SAFMSY

Santa Fe

Sat 11/8

1:25 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops8h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 11/11

12:01 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops10h 58m

$363

Santa FeNew Orleans

SAF - MSY

SAFMSY

Santa Fe

Sat 2/21

6:03 am-1:46 pm

1 stop6h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/25

5:38 am-11:04 am

1 stop6h 26m

$371

Santa FeNew Orleans

SAF - MSY

SAFMSY

Santa Fe

Sat 2/21

1:24 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops9h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/25

9:45 am-4:56 pm

2 stops8h 11m

$523

Santa FeNew Orleans

SAF - MSY

SAFMSY

Santa Fe

Thu 1/1

2:08 pm-12:26 am

2 stops9h 18m

$269

Santa FeNew Orleans

SAF - MSY

SAFMSY

Santa Fe

Sat 1/3

3:30 pm-12:26 am

2 stops7h 56m

$274

Santa FeNew Orleans

SAF - MSY

SAFMSY

Santa Fe

Wed 12/31

4:40 pm-4:01 pm

2 stops22h 21m

$277

Santa FeNew Orleans

SAF - MSY

SAFMSY

Santa Fe

Fri 1/2

3:30 pm-12:26 am

2 stops7h 56m

$304

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Fe to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Santa Fe 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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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.
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
8,926 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Julia,Sep 2025

BUF - DEN

The staff were amazing, from check in to boarding and on the flight. The range of entertainment options were really good as well.

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 4h 49m. Your travel time can differ by up to 25m. 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 56% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Fe to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Santa Fe 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 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$378Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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