How long is the flight from Wichita to New Orleans?

Airlines like Southwest and United Airlines fly from Wichita to New Orleans in about 5h 06m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 59m. The distance from Wichita to New Orleans is about 670 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wichita to New Orleans round-trip?

Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at $278. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $286 and $307, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 30% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Wichita to New Orleans?

Southwest, American Airlines and United Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Wichita to New Orleans.

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Wichita to New Orleans as you normally would.

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

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Wichita to New Orleans?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Wichita to New Orleans flights typically cost between $309 and $501 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $253 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 23-Feb 1).

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Wed 12/244:05 pmICT - MSY

1 stop4h 50mSouthwest

Sun 1/47:55 pmMSY - ICT

1 stop4h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$403

Thu 12/185:42 amICT - MSY

1 stop5h 16mDelta

Sun 12/285:15 amMSY - ICT

1 stop5h 37mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$667

Thu 12/185:45 amICT - MSY

2 stops6h 50mSouthwest

Sun 12/283:00 pmMSY - ICT

2 stops9h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$677

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Wed 2/257:15 amICT - MSY

1 stop7h 05mSouthwest

Sat 2/286:10 amMSY - ICT

1 stop5h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$294

Sat 1/313:00 pmICT - MSY

1 stop5h 06mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/87:00 amMSY - ICT

1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$300

Mon 1/1212:46 pmICT - MSY

2 stops10h 13mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/161:29 pmMSY - ICT

1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$316

Tue 2/245:41 amICT - MSY

1 stop7h 38mDelta

Fri 2/2712:48 pmMSY - ICT

1 stop7h 16mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$329

Mon 1/126:15 amICT - MSY

1 stop3h 50mSouthwest

Wed 1/145:10 pmMSY - ICT

1 stop4h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$305

Fri 1/231:05 pmICT - MSY

2 stops8h 46mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/15:00 amMSY - ICT

2 stops8h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$313

Sat 1/3112:40 pmICT - MSY

2 stops8h 50mSouthwest

Mon 2/96:05 pmMSY - ICT

1 stop4h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$324

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Mon 1/126:15 amICT - MSY

1 stop3h 50mSouthwest

Wed 1/142:55 pmMSY - ICT

2 stops6h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$310

Mon 1/125:06 pmICT - MSY

1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines

Fri 1/161:29 pmMSY - ICT

1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$311

Fri 1/163:00 pmICT - MSY

1 stop6h 51mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/183:59 pmMSY - ICT

1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$279

Fri 1/236:48 pmICT - MSY

1 stop24h 53mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/110:47 amMSY - ICT

2 stops31h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$253

Fri 1/231:05 pmICT - MSY

2 stops8h 46mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/15:00 amMSY - ICT

2 stops8h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$313

Sat 1/316:25 amICT - MSY

1 stop4h 27mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/87:00 amMSY - ICT

1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$300

Sat 1/316:25 amICT - MSY

1 stop4h 10mSouthwest

Mon 2/96:50 amMSY - ICT

1 stop4h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$319

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Sun 2/2212:25 pmICT - MSY

1 stop16h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$157

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Round-trip from	$253 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$157 (Kiwi.com)
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Average price	$361

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ICT - MSY

ICTMSY

Wichita Eisenhower National

Wed 2/25

7:15 am-2:20 pm

1 stop7h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/28

6:10 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 05m

$294

WichitaNew Orleans

ICT - MSY

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Wichita Eisenhower National

Sat 1/31

3:00 pm-8:06 pm

1 stop5h 06m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 2/8

7:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$300

WichitaNew Orleans

ICT - MSY

ICTMSY

Wichita Eisenhower National

Mon 1/12

6:15 am-10:05 am

1 stop3h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/14

5:10 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$305

WichitaNew Orleans

ICT - MSY

ICTMSY

Wichita Eisenhower National

Fri 1/23

1:05 pm-9:51 pm

2 stops8h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 2/1

5:00 am-1:41 pm

2 stops8h 41m

$313

WichitaNew Orleans

ICT - MSY

ICTMSY

Wichita Eisenhower National

Mon 1/12

12:46 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops10h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/16

1:29 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$316

WichitaNew Orleans

ICT - MSY

ICTMSY

Wichita Eisenhower National

Sat 1/31

12:40 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops8h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/9

6:05 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$324

WichitaNew Orleans

ICT - MSY

ICTMSY

Wichita Eisenhower National

Tue 2/24

5:41 am-1:19 pm

1 stop7h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/27

12:48 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$329

WichitaNew Orleans

ICT - MSY

ICTMSY

Wichita Eisenhower National

Sun 2/22

12:25 pm-5:24 am

1 stop16h 59m

$157

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Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Wichita to New Orleans?

The price you pay for your flight from Wichita to New Orleans may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 81 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wichita to New Orleans (average of $223). Flying from Wichita to New Orleans in June is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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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Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,091 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,054 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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

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How long is the flight from Wichita to New Orleans?
Airlines like Southwest and United Airlines fly from Wichita to New Orleans in about 5h 06m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 59m. The distance from Wichita to New Orleans is about 670 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wichita to New Orleans round-trip?
Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at $278. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $286 and $307, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 30% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Wichita to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Wichita to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Wichita to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wichita to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Wichita to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wichita 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 Wichita to New Orleans?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wichita to New Orleans (average of $223). Flying from Wichita to New Orleans in June is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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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United Airlines	Cheapest$278	Average$409	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$286	Average$403	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$307	Average$386	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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