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$1,095+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to New Orleans (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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MSY
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 June 12, 2025.

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$1,095
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,034
From Melbourne to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 9/110:55 amMEL - MSY
2 stops36h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/205:18 pmMSY - MEL
2 stops23h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,095
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/158:30 pmMEL - MSY
3 stops53h 32mAir Canada
Sun 9/2111:55 amMSY - MEL
3 stops32h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$1,764
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/262:30 pmMEL - MSY
3 stops33h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/22:39 pmMSY - MEL
2 stops25h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,879
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Fri 9/53:05 pmMEL - MSY
1 stop22h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/1412:37 pmMSY - MEL
1 stop25h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$2,399
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/512:05 pmMEL - MSY
2 stops24h 37mAir New Zealand
Sun 9/147:23 pmMSY - MEL
2 stops24h 27mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/12$5,760

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans that are best for you.

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MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 9/1

10:55 am-8:45 am

2 stops36h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/20

5:18 pm-8:30 am

2 stops23h 12m

$1,095

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 9/15

8:30 pm-11:02 am

3 stops53h 32m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/21

11:55 am-11:35 am

3 stops32h 40m

$1,764

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sat 7/26

2:30 pm-8:53 am

3 stops33h 23m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/2

2:39 pm-6:45 am

2 stops25h 06m

$1,879

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Fri 9/5

3:05 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop22h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/14

12:37 pm-5:00 am

1 stop25h 23m

$2,399

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Fri 9/5

12:05 pm-9:42 pm

2 stops24h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/14

7:23 pm-10:50 am

2 stops24h 27m

$5,760

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Deals found on 6/10

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans?

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

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 June 12, 2025.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,537 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne 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 Melbourne?

    If you book a flight to New Orleans from Melbourne, you will be flying to Louis Armstrong, which is the city’s only airport. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is located 11.4 mi from the center of New Orleans. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Louis Armstrong per day from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at $1,095. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Canada and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,764 and $2,399, respectively. Users have found that United Airlines is 24% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport to New Orleans?

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