How long is the flight from Springfield, Illinois to New Orleans?

There are many flights that can get you from Springfield, Illinois to New Orleans in 4h 30m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Springfield, Illinois to New Orleans is about 681 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Springfield, Illinois to New Orleans round-trip?

According to our current data, American Airlines ($363), offers the cheapest pricing from Springfield, Illinois to New Orleans. American Airlines is priced at 37% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Springfield, Illinois to New Orleans?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Springfield, Illinois to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons 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 Springfield, Illinois to New Orleans?

Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Springfield, Illinois 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 Springfield, Illinois to New Orleans?

Flights from Springfield, Illinois to New Orleans lean towards being more expensive in November. Prices are generally better when you fly from Springfield, Illinois to New Orleans in October, with the cheapest ticket starting at $411.

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Springfield, Illinois to New Orleans at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Can I find deals for flights from Springfield to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Springfield to New Orleans?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Springfield 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.

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Wed 10/16:31 pmSPI - MSY

1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/56:00 amMSY - SPI

1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$449

Thu 11/63:02 pmSPI - MSY

2 stops9h 05mAmerican Airlines

Sun 11/95:15 amMSY - SPI

2 stops9h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$573

Mon 9/296:31 pmSPI - MSY

1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines

Fri 10/36:35 pmMSY - SPI

2 stops18h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$687

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Wed 10/16:31 pmSPI - MSY

1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/56:00 amMSY - SPI

1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$449

Thu 11/63:02 pmSPI - MSY

2 stops9h 05mAmerican Airlines

Sun 11/95:15 amMSY - SPI

2 stops9h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$573

Mon 9/296:31 pmSPI - MSY

1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines

Fri 10/36:35 pmMSY - SPI

2 stops18h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$687

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Mon 9/296:31 pmSPI - MSY

1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines

Fri 10/36:35 pmMSY - SPI

2 stops18h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$687

Wed 10/16:31 pmSPI - MSY

1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines

Sun 10/56:00 amMSY - SPI

1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/14

$449

One-way flights from Springfield to New Orleans
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Wed 12/36:07 pmSPI - MSY

1 stop25h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$133

Tue 12/26:18 pmSPI - MSY

2 stops15h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$261

Tue 10/216:05 amSPI - MSY

2 stops16h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/13

$298

Mon 12/16:18 pmSPI - MSY

2 stops18h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/15

$366

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Wed 10/1

6:31 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop4h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 10/5

6:00 am-12:44 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$449

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SPI - MSY

SPIMSY

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Thu 11/6

3:02 pm-12:07 am

2 stops9h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 11/9

5:15 am-2:32 pm

2 stops9h 17m

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SpringfieldNew Orleans

SPI - MSY

SPIMSY

Springfield Capital

Mon 9/29

6:31 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop5h 17m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/3

6:35 pm-12:44 pm

2 stops18h 09m

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SPI - MSY

SPIMSY

Springfield Capital

Wed 12/3

6:07 pm-7:43 pm

1 stop25h 36m

$133

SpringfieldNew Orleans

SPI - MSY

SPIMSY

Springfield Capital

Tue 12/2

6:18 pm-9:33 am

2 stops15h 15m

$261

SpringfieldNew Orleans

SPI - MSY

SPIMSY

Springfield Capital

Tue 10/21

6:05 am-10:35 pm

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SpringfieldNew Orleans

SPI - MSY

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Springfield Capital

Mon 12/1

6:18 pm-12:59 pm

2 stops18h 41m

$366

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Springfield, Illinois to New Orleans?

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

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from Springfield 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.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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How long is the flight from Springfield, Illinois to New Orleans?
There are many flights that can get you from Springfield, Illinois to New Orleans in 4h 30m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Springfield, Illinois to New Orleans is about 681 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Springfield, Illinois to New Orleans round-trip?
According to our current data, American Airlines ($363), offers the cheapest pricing from Springfield, Illinois to New Orleans. American Airlines is priced at 37% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Springfield to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Springfield to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Springfield to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Springfield to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Springfield to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Springfield 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 Springfield, Illinois to New Orleans?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Springfield, Illinois to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Springfield, Illinois 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 Springfield to New Orleans

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Springfield, Illinois to New Orleans?

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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from Springfield 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.

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