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$866+ 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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MSY
Feb 13 — Feb 201
Fri 2/13
Fri 2/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to New Orleans

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 January 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$866
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,183
Provider with most accurate pricing for Melbourne-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
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From Melbourne to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 January 14, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/261:00 pm
MEL
-
MSY
1 stop24h 08m
United Airlines
Thu 3/511:55 am
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops29h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/12$866
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2711:30 am
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops27h 15m
United Airlines
Fri 3/62:13 pm
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops26h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/13$868
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/78:35 am
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops27h 40m
Air New Zealand
Mon 10/193:30 pm
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops27h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/12$1,288
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/71:35 pm
MEL
-
MSY
1 stop20h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/199:54 am
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop27h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/710:55 am
MEL
-
MSY
1 stop22h 27m
United Airlines
Mon 10/195:20 am
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops35h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,379
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/216:05 am
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops23h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/236:02 pm
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops26h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$1,383
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/214:05 pm
MEL
-
MSY
1 stop20h 36m
Qantas Airways
Fri 1/236:02 pm
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops26h 33m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 1/13$1,408
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/610:55 am
MEL
-
MSY
1 stop22h 27m
United Airlines
Sun 10/188:00 am
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop33h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,429
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/66:00 pm
MEL
-
MSY
3 stops29h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/186:11 pm
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops24h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,476

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Melbourne 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 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans that are best for you.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

New Orleans

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Thu 2/26

11:30 am-5:08 pm

2 stops22h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/5

7:00 am-9:30 am

2 stops33h 30m

$866

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sat 2/28

1:00 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop26h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 3/7

2:39 pm-10:00 am

1 stop26h 21m

$868

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Fri 2/27

1:00 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop24h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/6

11:55 am-9:30 am

2 stops28h 35m

$868

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Thu 2/19

10:00 am-4:03 pm

2 stops23h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/23

4:48 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops30h 52m

$1,620

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Thu 2/19

12:00 pm-5:17 pm

2 stops22h 17m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/23

3:01 pm-9:30 am

2 stops25h 29m

$1,675

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Thu 2/19

1:00 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop24h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/23

2:38 pm-10:00 am

1 stop26h 22m

$1,680

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Deals found on 1/12

Compare providers for flights from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to New Orleans in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Melbourne Airport-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Melbourne Airport-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Melbourne Airport-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Melbourne Airport-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Melbourne Airport-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 Melbourne to New Orleans

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Cheapflights Insights

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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans (average of $584). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,214). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans?

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.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans?

    A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans can take about 22h 38m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $866. The distance from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans is about 9269 mi.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans (average of $584). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,214). 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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