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$58+ 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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — MSY
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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Mytrip
3 stars

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Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$106
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$58
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$299
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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 April 29, 2025.

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Mon 5/196:00 amMSP - MSY
Nonstop2h 40mSun Country Air
Thu 5/2212:15 pmMSY - MSP
Nonstop2h 51mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/29$106
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Thu 5/297:18 amMSP - MSY
Nonstop2h 41mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/58:15 amMSY - MSP
1 stop5h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$156
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/55:00 amMSP - MSY
1 stop5h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/87:05 amMSY - MSP
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$239
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Fri 5/302:30 pmMSP - MSY
2 stops30h 49mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/49:19 amMSY - MSP
2 stops28h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$253
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Sat 8/210:00 amMSP - MSY
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Thu 8/74:16 pmMSY - MSP
Nonstop2h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/29$259
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Tue 5/275:55 amMSP - MSY
2 stops7h 20mSouthwest
Tue 6/37:30 amMSY - MSP
1 stop4h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$334
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Fri 5/307:35 amMSP - MSY
1 stop5h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/311:55 amMSY - MSP
1 stop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$379

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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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Saint Paul to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Saint Paul

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New Orleans

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Price

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 5/19

6:00 am-8:40 am

Nonstop2h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/22

12:15 pm-3:06 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

$106

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 5/29

7:18 am-9:59 am

Nonstop2h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 6/5

8:15 am-1:28 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$156

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 6/5

5:00 am-10:35 am

1 stop5h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/8

7:05 am-1:19 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$239

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/30

2:30 pm-9:19 pm

2 stops30h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/4

9:19 am-1:28 pm

2 stops28h 09m

$253

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/30

8:50 am-11:30 am

Nonstop2h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/2

4:18 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

$279

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 5/27

5:55 am-1:15 pm

2 stops7h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/3

7:30 am-11:45 am

1 stop4h 15m

$334

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/30

7:35 am-1:16 pm

1 stop5h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/3

11:55 am-4:57 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$379

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 5/18

7:12 am-9:53 am

Nonstop2h 41m

$58

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 5/19

4:18 pm-5:50 am

1 stop13h 32m

$103

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 5/13

7:00 am-5:25 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$105

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Saint Paul to New Orleans

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 April 25, 2025.

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 $256). Flying from Saint Paul 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.

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 April 29, 2025.

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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Saint Paul to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Saint Paul to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on December 8, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Saint Paul to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Saint Paul to New Orleans have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
346 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Saint Paul 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 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 3 inbound flights from Saint Paul per day.

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

    Within the past month, 9 users have taken a look at flights from Saint Paul to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

  • 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 $58. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and United 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 Air France (100%), KLM (90%) or Virgin Atlantic (86%) 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 $209, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $59. When looking at the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), you can expect to pay $97 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 $256). Flying from Saint Paul 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 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$88Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$120Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$186Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$264Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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