New Orleans

$27+ Cheap flights from the United States 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 2/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — MSY
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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Cheapest flights from USA to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/68:42 pm
ORD
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MSY
Nonstop2h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/96:20 am
MSY
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ORD
1 stop12h 51m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/1$117
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/710:44 am
ORD
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MSY
1 stop12h 14m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/106:20 am
MSY
-
ORD
1 stop12h 51m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/1$118
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/58:42 pm
ORD
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MSY
Nonstop2h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/107:27 pm
MSY
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ORD
1 stop15h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$119
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/193:15 pm
ORD
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MSY
1 stop6h 43m
Frontier
Sat 2/219:48 am
MSY
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$120
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/138:58 pm
ORD
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MSY
Nonstop2h 25m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/169:20 am
MSY
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 30m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$121
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/28:16 pm
ORD
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MSY
1 stop12h 05m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/1012:14 pm
MSY
-
ORD
1 stop7h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3$122
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/38:16 pm
ORD
-
MSY
1 stop12h 05m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/43:30 pm
MSY
-
ORD
2 stops8h 17m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$125
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1510:17 am
ORD
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MSY
1 stop8h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 4/1810:10 am
MSY
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 30m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$126
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/178:42 pm
ORD
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MSY
Nonstop2h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 2/206:10 am
MSY
-
ORD
1 stop11h 36m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3$127
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/48:42 pm
ORD
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MSY
Nonstop2h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 3/68:36 pm
MSY
-
ORD
2 stops14h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/31$128
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/224:00 pm
JFK
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MSY
Nonstop3h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/285:31 pm
MSY
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$142
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/194:00 pm
JFK
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 40m
Frontier
Thu 2/266:46 pm
MSY
-
JFK
1 stop5h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$143

Find flight deals from USA to New Orleans

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to New Orleans flight deals. Data was last updated February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$117
(Expedia)

One-way from

$27
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$294

Good round-trip deal

$92 or less

Good one-way deal

$56 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
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From USA to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from USA to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from USA to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from USA to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to New Orleans that are best for you.

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NewarkNew Orleans

EWR - MSY

EWRMSY

Newark

Mon 2/23

4:14 pm-6:42 pm

Nonstop3h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/26

9:45 am-5:59 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$177

BostonNew Orleans

BOS - MSY

BOSMSY

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 2/22

1:55 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/26

5:31 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$177

BostonNew Orleans

BOS - MSY

BOSMSY

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 2/23

1:55 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/25

5:31 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$177

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Fri 6/26

11:05 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop3h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/4

8:30 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$183

BostonNew Orleans

BOS - MSY

BOSMSY

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 3/4

11:10 am-2:09 pm

Nonstop3h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/25

2:40 pm-6:52 pm

Nonstop3h 12m

$187

NewarkNew Orleans

EWR - MSY

EWRMSY

Newark

Wed 3/18

9:29 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 3/28

6:00 am-9:54 am

Nonstop2h 54m

$187

BostonNew Orleans

BOS - MSY

BOSMSY

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 3/23

11:20 am-2:09 pm

Nonstop3h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/27

2:40 pm-6:52 pm

Nonstop3h 12m

$187

BostonNew Orleans

BOS - MSY

BOSMSY

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 2/23

1:55 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/27

6:58 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop3h 12m

$187

BostonNew Orleans

BOS - MSY

BOSMSY

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 2/22

1:55 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/27

6:58 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop3h 12m

$187

Los AngelesNew Orleans

LAX - MSY

LAXMSY

Los Angeles

Fri 6/26

11:05 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop3h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/30

7:40 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$188

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Best time to book a flight from USA to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to New Orleans

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to New Orleans (average of $48). Flying from USA to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $72). 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 US to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 February 3, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from USA to New Orleans is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 15% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from USA to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from USA to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on January 31, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their USA to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from USA to New Orleans

Explore weekly flight availability from USA to New Orleans. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 3, 2026.

The most flights from US0 to MSY are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How often are flights from the United States to New Orleans delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between United States and New Orleans have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 136 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to New Orleans flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to New Orleans flights?

Over the last year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

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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 3, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from the United States to New Orleans. 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from United States?

    Most people fly into New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) if they book a flight to New Orleans from United States. Louis Armstrong is conveniently located just 11.4 mi from New Orleans’s city center.

  • How popular is this USA to New Orleans flight route?

  • How long is the flight from USA to New Orleans?

    Departing from USA to New Orleans will take you 3h 28m. USA and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 1166 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from USA to New Orleans one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $19 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $27 and Breeze Airways from $32 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to New Orleans?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from USA to New Orleans?

    Consider Delta (86%), Virgin Atlantic (83%) or KLM (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from USA to New Orleans.

  • What are the cheapest flights from USA to New Orleans?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from USA to New Orleans? While on average our users pay $529, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $69. The most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around $110.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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 USA to New Orleans?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to New Orleans (average of $48). Flying from USA to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $72). 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 9 airlines flying from USA to New Orleans

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$41Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$46Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$54Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$70Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$97Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$128Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$149Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$162Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$264Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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