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$65+ Cheap flights from St. Louis to New Orleans (STL - 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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — MSY
May 18 — May 251
Mon 5/18
Mon 5/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in September or August, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 18, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/196:33 pm
STL
-
MSY
1 stop21h 48m
Frontier
Tue 5/265:21 pm
MSY
-
STL
1 stop15h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 4/15$124
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/275:27 pm
STL
-
MSY
1 stop22h 54m
Frontier
Mon 6/15:21 pm
MSY
-
STL
1 stop24h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 4/15$128
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/85:27 pm
STL
-
MSY
1 stop22h 54m
Frontier
Tue 5/195:21 pm
MSY
-
STL
1 stop15h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14$133
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Sun 5/1012:36 pm
STL
-
MSY
1 stop8h 15m
Frontier
Sat 5/165:18 pm
MSY
-
STL
1 stop7h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 4/13$140
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/98:08 pm
STL
-
MSY
1 stop25h 02m
Frontier
Mon 5/114:25 pm
MSY
-
STL
1 stop7h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 4/15$141
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/95:27 pm
STL
-
MSY
1 stop22h 59m
Frontier
Tue 5/125:21 pm
MSY
-
STL
1 stop15h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 4/16$142
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/85:27 pm
STL
-
MSY
1 stop22h 54m
Frontier
Thu 5/145:21 pm
MSY
-
STL
1 stop15h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 4/16$149
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/78:08 pm
STL
-
MSY
1 stop25h 02m
Frontier
Tue 5/125:21 pm
MSY
-
STL
1 stop15h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 4/16$153
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/95:27 pm
STL
-
MSY
1 stop22h 59m
Frontier
Thu 5/145:21 pm
MSY
-
STL
1 stop15h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 4/16$156
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/115:27 pm
STL
-
MSY
1 stop22h 54m
Frontier
Thu 5/145:21 pm
MSY
-
STL
1 stop15h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 4/13$158
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/712:36 pm
STL
-
MSY
1 stop8h 15m
Frontier
Sat 5/95:18 pm
MSY
-
STL
1 stop7h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/76:55 pm
STL
-
MSY
1 stop21h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/115:29 pm
MSY
-
STL
2 stops24h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$161

Find flight deals from St. Louis to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) 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 April 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$124
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$65
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$380

Good round-trip deal

$339 or less

Good one-way deal

$207 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis 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 April 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to New Orleans that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

St. LouisNew Orleans

STL - MSY

STLMSY

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 5/13

8:05 am-1:20 pm

1 stop5h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/14

6:55 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$290

St. LouisNew Orleans

STL - MSY

STLMSY

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 6/3

7:05 am-11:44 am

1 stop4h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 6/12

7:17 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$309

St. LouisNew Orleans

STL - MSY

STLMSY

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 5/8

10:15 am-4:45 pm

2 stops6h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/12

11:30 am-5:55 pm

2 stops6h 25m

$377

St. LouisNew Orleans

STL - MSY

STLMSY

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 6/4

8:15 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/7

7:45 am-9:35 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$380

St. LouisNew Orleans

STL - MSY

STLMSY

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/30

5:00 am-1:13 pm

2 stops8h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/5

12:07 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$441

St. LouisNew Orleans

STL - MSY

STLMSY

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 7/18

6:45 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop3h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/23

7:10 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$457

St. LouisNew Orleans

STL - MSY

STLMSY

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 5/4

6:30 am-11:17 am

1 stop4h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/6

5:21 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$463
Quickest round-trip

St. LouisNew Orleans

STL - MSY

STLMSY

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 9/4

8:55 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/7

5:35 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$481

St. LouisNew Orleans

STL - MSY

STLMSY

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 5/22

5:41 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop5h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 5/25

7:00 am-12:11 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$491

St. LouisNew Orleans

STL - MSY

STLMSY

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 7/29

6:00 am-4:27 pm

2 stops10h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/2

9:53 am-9:26 pm

2 stops11h 33m

$491

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Compare providers for flights from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to New Orleans in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 St. Louis-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on St. Louis-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from St. Louis-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 St. Louis-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 St. Louis to New Orleans

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from St. Louis to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from St. Louis to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on April 10, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from St. Louis to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 70 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 St. Louis to New Orleans?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to New Orleans (average of $307). Flying from St. Louis to New Orleans in February is currently the most expensive (average of $510). 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 STL to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis 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 April 18, 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 12% on flights from St. Louis to New Orleans by exploring options for tickets at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from St. Louis to New Orleans?

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 April 18, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from St. Louis to New Orleans have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,330 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,330 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,330 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,424 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,330 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,605 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,330 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,604 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,330 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
2,987 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,330 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from St. Louis 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 airports do I use to fly from St. Louis to New Orleans?

    If you wish to fly to New Orleans from St. Louis, then you need to book flights from Lambert-St Louis to New Orleans Louis Armstrong. There is 1 flight from Lambert-St Louis (STL) to Louis Armstrong (MSY) per day to choose from. Flights to New Orleans from Lambert-St Louis are available from 5 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 45m is how long a nonstop flight from St. Louis to New Orleans Louis Armstrong typically takes.

  • How popular is this St. Louis to New Orleans flight route?

    This flight path from Lambert-St Louis to New Orleans Louis Armstrong was viewed by 5 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from St. Louis to New Orleans?

    Airlines like Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines fly from St. Louis to New Orleans in about 4h 39m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 34m. St. Louis and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 605 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from St. Louis to New Orleans round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from St. Louis to New Orleans round-trip from $82. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $93, and United Airlines, from $196. These flights start at 79% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from St. Louis to New Orleans one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $55. United Airlines flights start at $98 while deals on Southwest start at $143 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from St. Louis to New Orleans?

    On average you can expect to pay $340 for a flight from St. Louis to New Orleans. The cheapest flight overall is $151 while the most popular route, (Lambert-St Louis - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) is currently priced at $175.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to New Orleans?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to New Orleans?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to New Orleans (average of $307). Flying from St. Louis to New Orleans in February is currently the most expensive (average of $510). 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 St. Louis to New Orleans

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis 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 April 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$82Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$93Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$196Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$240Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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