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$349+ Cheap flights from Bay City to New Orleans (MBS - 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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MBS — MSY
Mar 21 — Mar 281
Sat 3/21
Sat 3/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Bay City to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from Bay City to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bay City to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 19, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 8/224:40 pm
MBS
-
MSY
1 stop6h 41m
United Airlines
Tue 8/257:00 am
MSY
-
MBS
1 stop5h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/17$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Sat 4/112:25 pm
MBS
-
MSY
2 stops8h 07m
United Airlines
Mon 4/137:00 am
MSY
-
MBS
1 stop5h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/15$366
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/136:17 pm
MBS
-
MSY
2 stops21h 58m
Delta
Wed 5/2011:19 am
MSY
-
MBS
1 stop5h 15m
Delta
Deal found 2/17$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/146:17 pm
MBS
-
MSY
2 stops21h 58m
Delta
Wed 5/2011:19 am
MSY
-
MBS
1 stop5h 15m
Delta
Deal found 2/17$372
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Wed 3/115:35 am
MBS
-
MSY
1 stop5h 05m
United Airlines
Mon 3/167:00 am
MSY
-
MBS
1 stop5h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/17$449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Tue 6/99:00 am
MBS
-
MSY
1 stop4h 55m
United Airlines
Mon 6/222:01 pm
MSY
-
MBS
1 stop7h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/16$459

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bay City (MBS) 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 February 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(United Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$993
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Bay City 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 February 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bay City to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Bay CityNew Orleans

MBS - MSY

MBSMSY

Bay City MBS Intl

Sat 4/11

2:25 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops10h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/13

5:00 am-1:50 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$349

Bay CityNew Orleans

MBS - MSY

MBSMSY

Bay City MBS Intl

Wed 5/13

6:17 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops21h 58m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/20

11:19 am-5:34 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$369

Bay CityNew Orleans

MBS - MSY

MBSMSY

Bay City MBS Intl

Thu 5/14

6:17 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops21h 58m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/20

11:19 am-5:34 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$372

Bay CityNew Orleans

MBS - MSY

MBSMSY

Bay City MBS Intl

Wed 3/11

5:35 am-9:40 am

1 stop5h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/16

7:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$449

Bay CityNew Orleans

MBS - MSY

MBSMSY

Bay City MBS Intl

Tue 6/9

9:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop4h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/22

2:01 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$459

Bay CityNew Orleans

MBS - MSY

MBSMSY

Bay City MBS Intl

Thu 5/14

7:50 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop27h 52m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/20

7:00 am-1:31 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$482

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Deals found on 2/15

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

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Bay City to New Orleans

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bay City to New Orleans?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bay City to New Orleans (average of $68). Flying from Bay City to New Orleans in June is currently the most expensive (average of $138). 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 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 February 19, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Bay City to New Orleans, such as Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,212 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,212 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,212 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,321 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,212 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Bay City 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 Bay City to New Orleans?

    A quick flight from Bay City to New Orleans can take about 10h 04m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $349. Airlines will cover a distance of 995 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Bay City to New Orleans round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($209), and United Airlines ($258) offers the cheapest pricing from Bay City to New Orleans. These flights start at 56% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Bay City to New Orleans?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Bay City to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bay City 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 Bay City to New Orleans?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bay City to New Orleans (average of $68). Flying from Bay City to New Orleans in June is currently the most expensive (average of $138). 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 Bay City to New Orleans

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Bay City 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 February 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$209Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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