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$314+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Bay City (MSY - MBS)

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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — MBS
Feb 14 — Feb 211
Sat 2/14
Sat 2/21
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Bay City (MBS). 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 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$314
(United Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Bay City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Bay City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 15, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 1/298:00 am
MSY
-
MBS
2 stops11h 17m
United Airlines
Mon 2/25:46 pm
MBS
-
MSY
1 stop5h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/14$314
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 1/1612:00 pm
MSY
-
MBS
1 stop7h 17m
United Airlines
Mon 1/195:46 pm
MBS
-
MSY
1 stop5h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/13$419
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.
Sat 1/245:00 am
MSY
-
MBS
2 stops7h 26m
United Airlines
Tue 1/272:10 pm
MBS
-
MSY
1 stop4h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/12$429
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.
Sat 1/175:00 am
MSY
-
MBS
2 stops7h 26m
United Airlines
Mon 1/197:00 am
MBS
-
MSY
1 stop7h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/13$515

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New OrleansBay City

MSY - MBS

MSYMBS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/29

8:00 am-8:17 pm

2 stops11h 17m

Bay City MBS Intl

Mon 2/2

5:46 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$314

New OrleansBay City

MSY - MBS

MSYMBS

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/24

5:00 am-1:26 pm

2 stops7h 26m

Bay City MBS Intl

Tue 1/27

2:10 pm-6:08 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$429

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Deals found on 1/14

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Orleans to Bay City in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Bay City

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Bay City (average of $52). Flying from New Orleans to Bay City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $168). 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 Bay City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bay City. 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 Bay City. Reviews last updated January 15, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and United Airlines from New Orleans to Bay City. 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,048 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,048 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,048 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,163 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,048 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Bay City. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to Bay City?

    For as low as $314, United Airlines can have you in Bay City from New Orleans in 11h 17m. New Orleans and Bay City are separated by a distance of 995 mi.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Bay City, with prices starting at $258. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $258 round trip.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Bay City 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 Bay City?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Bay City (average of $52). Flying from New Orleans to Bay City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $168). 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 2 airlines flying from New Orleans to Bay City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Bay City. 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 January 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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