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$1,160+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Melbourne (MEL)

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 6/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — MEL
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sat 6/21
Sat 6/28
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 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 June 16, 2025.

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$1,160
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,982
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Melbourne
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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 June 16, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Mon 6/302:38 pmMSY - MEL
2 stops30h 17mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/141:45 pmMEL - MSY
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$1,160
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/297:23 pmMSY - MEL
2 stops24h 27mAir New Zealand
Tue 8/58:35 amMEL - MSY
2 stops29h 56mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/14$1,257
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/94:18 pmMSY - MEL
2 stops24h 47mQantas Airways
Thu 12/118:00 pmMEL - MSY
2 stops40h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/15$1,546
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/313:25 pmMSY - MEL
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/710:55 amMEL - MSY
1 stop22h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16$1,704

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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New Orleans

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New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/30

2:38 pm-11:55 am

2 stops30h 17m

Melbourne

Mon 7/14

1:45 pm-5:35 am

2 stops30h 50m

$1,160

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/29

7:23 pm-10:50 am

2 stops24h 27m

Melbourne

Tue 8/5

8:35 am-11:31 pm

2 stops29h 56m

$1,257

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/21

7:01 pm-5:00 am

1 stop42h 59m

Melbourne

Thu 7/10

7:30 am-3:32 pm

2 stops23h 02m

$1,606

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/31

3:25 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 8/7

10:55 am-6:11 pm

1 stop22h 16m

$1,704

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Melbourne

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

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 June 16, 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 June 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific from New Orleans to Melbourne to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
860 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
893 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,801 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

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?

    Air New Zealand, at $1,257, was found to be the cheapest airline from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and United Airlines. Air New Zealand is priced at 20% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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 June 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$951Average$1,306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,437Average$1,699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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