New Orleans

$66+ Cheap flights from Saint Paul, MN to New Orleans (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 2/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — MSY
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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Cheapest flights from Saint Paul to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Saint Paul to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 28, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/306:50 pm
MSP
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MSY
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/811:18 am
MSY
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MSP
1 stop25h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$185
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/179:30 am
MSP
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MSY
1 stop14h 54m
Frontier
Sat 2/213:13 pm
MSY
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MSP
1 stop17h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$186
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/287:15 am
MSP
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MSY
1 stop6h 24m
Frontier
Thu 3/52:34 pm
MSY
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MSP
1 stop9h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/37:30 am
MSP
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MSY
2 stops26h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/93:36 pm
MSY
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MSP
1 stop8h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$190
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/107:10 am
MSP
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MSY
Nonstop2h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/143:36 pm
MSY
-
MSP
1 stop8h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/210:00 am
MSP
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MSY
2 stops22h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/52:34 pm
MSY
-
MSP
1 stop9h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$197
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/2310:00 am
MSP
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MSY
2 stops22h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/2710:43 am
MSY
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MSP
1 stop8h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/316:21 pm
MSP
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MSY
2 stops39h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/811:18 am
MSY
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MSP
1 stop25h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$200
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Thu 5/146:45 am
MSP
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MSY
1 stop7h 59m
Frontier
Mon 5/183:36 pm
MSY
-
MSP
1 stop8h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/91:43 pm
MSP
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MSY
2 stops43h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/1411:18 am
MSY
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MSP
1 stop20h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/306:50 pm
MSP
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MSY
1 stop15h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/711:18 am
MSY
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MSP
2 stops27h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$209

Find flight deals from Saint Paul to New Orleans

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Saint Paul to New Orleans flight deals. Data was last updated January 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$185
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$66
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$517
Provider with most accurate pricing for Minneapolis St Paul-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
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From Saint Paul to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Saint Paul to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 29% potential increase in price ($133 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Saint Paul 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 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Saint Paul to New Orleans that are best for you.

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MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 6/5

9:50 am-6:25 pm

1 stop8h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/8

7:10 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$293

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/3

5:45 pm-12:10 am

1 stop6h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/7

10:40 am-5:35 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$293

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 5/14

5:20 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop6h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/17

5:20 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 10m

$293

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 5/7

5:20 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops5h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/10

5:20 am-1:35 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$298

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 5/26

6:15 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop4h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/30

5:05 am-12:10 pm

2 stops7h 05m

$298

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 3/2

2:35 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops7h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/5

3:10 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops7h 25m

$303

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 3/29

6:50 pm-12:05 am

1 stop5h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/2

11:55 am-6:05 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$343

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 6/26

4:00 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 7/1

10:20 am-6:00 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$348

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/3

2:45 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops8h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/6

4:05 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops7h 05m

$353

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 7/12

3:30 pm-6:09 pm

Nonstop2h 39m

$99

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Best time to book a flight from Saint Paul to New Orleans

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Saint Paul to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Saint Paul to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

Booking 18 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Saint Paul to New Orleans. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Saint Paul to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Saint Paul to New Orleans (average of $68). Flying from Saint Paul to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 SA1 to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Saint Paul 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 January 28, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Saint Paul to New Orleans as you normally would.

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 28, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Saint Paul 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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Saint Paul?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY), located 11.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Saint Paul to New Orleans. 7 airlines have flights to Louis Armstrong from Saint Paul on a regular basis. Booking flights from Saint Paul to New Orleans Louis Armstrong should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 inbound flight from Saint Paul per day.

  • How popular is this Saint Paul to New Orleans flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Saint Paul to New Orleans?

    Departing from Saint Paul to New Orleans will take you 8h 35m. Saint Paul and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 1041 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Saint Paul to New Orleans one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Sun Country Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $49. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Spirit Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Saint Paul to New Orleans for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Saint Paul to New Orleans?

    Consider Delta (83%), WestJet (78%) or Sun Country Air (63%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Saint Paul to New Orleans.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Saint Paul to New Orleans?

    While on average a flight from Saint Paul to New Orleans is generally $366, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $129. When looking at the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), you can expect to pay $158 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Saint Paul to New Orleans?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Saint Paul to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul to New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Saint Paul to New Orleans (average of $68). Flying from Saint Paul to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 7 airlines flying from Saint Paul to New Orleans

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Saint Paul 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 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$51Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$68Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$88Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$187Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$237Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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