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$748+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Melbourne (MEL)

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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — MEL
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,591
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$748
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,646
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2811:57 amMSY - MEL
2 stops31h 53mAir New Zealand
Sat 9/136:55 pmMEL - MSY
2 stops40h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/29$1,373
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Wed 12/243:03 pmMSY - MEL
1 stop24h 12mDelta
Wed 12/3110:25 amMEL - MSY
1 stop29h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/27$1,432
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/288:04 pmMSY - MEL
1 stop41h 56mQantas Airways
Sat 9/139:00 pmMEL - MSY
2 stops34h 23mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,545
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Tue 6/106:20 pmMSY - MEL
1 stop22h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/1710:55 amMEL - MSY
1 stop21h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,591
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 5/48:24 pmMSY - MEL
2 stops34h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1112:55 pmMEL - MSY
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,621
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:33 amMSY - MEL
2 stops36h 57mCathay Pacific
Tue 12/3012:45 amMEL - MSY
2 stops39h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/27$3,291

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Melbourne 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 April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

New Orleans

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/10

6:20 pm-8:15 am

1 stop22h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 6/17

10:55 am-5:11 pm

1 stop21h 16m

$1,591

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/4

8:24 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops34h 51m

Melbourne

Sun 5/11

12:55 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops24h 25m

$1,621

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/4

4:19 pm-5:00 am

1 stop21h 41m

Melbourne

Sun 5/11

3:05 pm-8:07 pm

1 stop20h 02m

$2,050

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 6/12

2:38 pm-10:50 am

2 stops29h 12m

$748

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 6/12

6:20 pm-8:15 am

1 stop22h 55m

$1,029

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Deals found on 4/28

Compare providers for flights from New Orleans to Melbourne

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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 Melbourne in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
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-Melbourne Airport flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Melbourne Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Melbourne Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Melbourne Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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-Melbourne Airport 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 Melbourne

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Melbourne from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated April 30, 2025.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from New Orleans to Melbourne?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from New Orleans to Melbourne. You should not have trouble finding flights to Melbourne from Louis Armstrong; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the New Orleans airport to Melbourne. It is only a 11.4 mi journey to Louis Armstrong (MSY) from New Orleans’s city center.

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

    United Airlines, at $1,591, was found to be the cheapest airline from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Qantas Airways.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 Melbourne

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Melbourne. 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$951Average$1,357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,460Average$1,699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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