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$46+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Raleigh (MSY - RDU)

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MSY — RDU
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Raleigh-Durham are usually found in September or February, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Raleigh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Raleigh (RDU). 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.

Round-trip from

$94
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$46
(FlightHub)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$196

Good round-trip deal

$133 or less

Good one-way deal

$75 or less
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Raleigh-Durham
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Raleigh-Durham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Raleigh-Durham.
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/174:13 pmMSY - RDU
Nonstop2h 16mSpirit Airlines
Sun 7/208:24 pmRDU - MSY
Nonstop2h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$94
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/268:30 amMSY - RDU
Nonstop2h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/288:40 amRDU - MSY
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$111
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1810:00 amMSY - RDU
Nonstop2h 06mBreeze Airways
Fri 8/226:17 pmRDU - MSY
Nonstop2h 20mBreeze Airways
Deal found 6/10$122
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/176:08 amMSY - RDU
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/205:00 amRDU - MSY
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$157
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/127:30 amMSY - RDU
2 stops7h 40mSouthwest
Mon 8/188:05 amRDU - MSY
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/12$162
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/305:27 pmMSY - RDU
1 stop5h 32mDelta
Wed 7/95:45 amRDU - MSY
1 stop5h 35mDelta
Deal found 6/9$197
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/36:07 pmMSY - RDU
1 stop22h 04mSun Country Air
Sat 7/127:14 pmRDU - MSY
1 stop23h 52mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/9$245
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/104:51 pmMSY - RDU
1 stop25h 40mFrontier
Sun 10/127:10 pmRDU - MSY
1 stop21h 46mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$287
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/268:00 amMSY - RDU
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/306:30 amRDU - MSY
1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$327

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New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/17

4:13 pm-7:29 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/20

8:24 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$94

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/26

8:30 am-11:33 am

Nonstop2h 03m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/28

8:40 am-10:00 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$111

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/18

10:00 am-1:06 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/22

6:17 pm-7:37 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$122

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/17

6:08 am-2:02 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/20

5:00 am-8:38 am

1 stop4h 38m

$157

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/12

7:30 am-4:10 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 8/18

8:05 am-11:30 am

1 stop4h 25m

$162

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/30

5:27 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/9

5:45 am-10:20 am

1 stop5h 35m

$197

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/3

6:07 pm-5:11 pm

1 stop22h 04m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/12

7:14 pm-6:06 pm

1 stop23h 52m

$245

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/10

4:51 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop25h 40m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 10/12

7:10 pm-3:56 pm

1 stop21h 46m

$287

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 6/26

8:00 am-2:13 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/30

6:30 am-1:20 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$327

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 7/13

4:13 pm-7:29 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

$46

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RDU

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Raleigh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Raleigh

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New Orleans to Raleigh is 85 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from New Orleans to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 MSY to RDU?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Raleigh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New Orleans to Raleigh is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 45% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Raleigh flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Raleigh by month

Plan your trip to Raleigh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Raleigh ranges from 2.9 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Raleigh when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Raleigh by month

Plan your trip to Raleigh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Raleigh, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Raleigh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Southwest and Delta from New Orleans to Raleigh. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Raleigh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from New Orleans to Raleigh?

    If you wish to fly to Raleigh from New Orleans, then you need to book flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Raleigh-Durham. There is 1 flight from Louis Armstrong (MSY) to Raleigh-Durham (RDU) per day to choose from. Flights to Raleigh from Louis Armstrong are available from 6 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 2h 03m is how long a nonstop flight from New Orleans to Raleigh-Durham typically takes.

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

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $94, was found to be the cheapest airline from New Orleans to Raleigh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Breeze Airways and American Airlines. These flights start at 55% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $46. However, be on the lookout for offers from Breeze Airways and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from New Orleans to Raleigh for a low price.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New Orleans to Raleigh are Spirit Airlines (100%), Breeze Airways (96%) and Southwest (43%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from New Orleans to Raleigh is $55. On average you can expect to pay $158. The most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Raleigh-Durham), can usually be booked for $94.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from New Orleans to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 6 airlines flying from New Orleans to Raleigh

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Raleigh. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$93Average$133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$108Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$196Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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