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$1,070+ 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
Jul 1 — Jul 81
Tue 7/1
Tue 7/8
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 26, 2025.

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$1,070
(American Airlines)

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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 26, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/19:45 amMEL - MSY
2 stops24h 16mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/202:06 pmMSY - MEL
2 stops24h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/26$1,070
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1012:05 pmMEL - MSY
2 stops23h 12mAir New Zealand
Sun 8/177:23 pmMSY - MEL
2 stops24h 27mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/26$1,071
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/101:00 pmMEL - MSY
1 stop26h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/2412:01 pmMSY - MEL
2 stops28h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/26$1,092
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/109:00 pmMEL - MSY
3 stops60h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/245:25 pmMSY - MEL
3 stops53h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/25$1,223
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/18:30 pmMEL - MSY
3 stops53h 32mAir Canada
Mon 10/2011:55 amMSY - MEL
3 stops32h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 6/26$1,416
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/910:55 amMEL - MSY
1 stop22h 09mVirgin Australia
Sat 8/167:07 pmMSY - MEL
1 stop22h 08mVirgin Australia
Deal found 6/25$1,934
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/153:05 pmMEL - MSY
1 stop22h 43mQantas Airways
Sun 9/218:03 pmMSY - MEL
1 stop41h 57mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/26$1,967
This Globehunters deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Globehunters is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/912:45 amMEL - MSY
2 stops39h 05mCathay Pacific
Mon 11/246:38 amMSY - MEL
2 stops36h 52mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/25$2,549

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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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Melbourne

Fly to

New Orleans

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 9/1

9:45 am-7:01 pm

2 stops24h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/20

2:06 pm-5:00 am

1 stop22h 54m

$1,070

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sun 8/10

12:05 pm-8:17 pm

2 stops23h 12m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/17

7:23 pm-10:50 am

2 stops24h 27m

$1,071

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 11/10

1:00 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop26h 44m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/24

12:01 pm-9:30 am

2 stops28h 29m

$1,092

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 11/10

9:00 pm-4:30 pm

3 stops60h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/24

5:25 pm-3:35 pm

3 stops53h 10m

$1,223

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 9/1

8:30 pm-11:02 am

3 stops53h 32m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/20

11:55 am-12:35 pm

3 stops32h 40m

$1,416

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sat 8/9

10:55 am-6:04 pm

1 stop22h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/16

7:07 pm-8:15 am

1 stop22h 08m

$1,934

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 9/15

3:05 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop22h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/21

8:03 pm-5:00 am

1 stop41h 57m

$1,967

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sun 11/9

12:45 am-10:50 pm

2 stops39h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/24

6:38 am-12:30 pm

2 stops36h 52m

$2,549

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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.

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 26, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans, such as Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
485 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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
485 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
485 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
911 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
485 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
864 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
485 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
409 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
485 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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
8,838 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
485 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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 American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at $1,070. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,071 and $1,092, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 26% 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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