Find Cheap Flights from Atlanta to New Orleans (ATL - MSY)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Atlanta to New Orleans and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$128	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Fri, Jul 31 — Sun, Aug 2	The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to New Orleans is currently $128
Cheapest one-way flight	$28	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Tue, Jun 2	The cheapest one-way flight from Atlanta to New Orleans is currently $28
Last-minute weekend getaway	$252	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Atlanta to New Orleans is currently $252
Cheapest business class flights	$376	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Fri, Jul 31 — Sun, Aug 2	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Atlanta to New Orleans is currently $376

Fastest flight	1 hr 29 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Atlanta to New Orleans takes 1 hr 29 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to New Orleans is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $65–180
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $135–210

Popular airlines from Atlanta to New Orleans

Delta

Nonstop

from $179

Typical price: $150–460

65 weekly nonstop flights

ATL - MSY Every day

117 weekly connecting flights

ATL - MSY Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $195

Typical price: $170–330

7 weekly nonstop flights

ATL - MSY Every day

462 weekly connecting flights

ATL - MSY Every day
American

from $248

Typical price: $180–400

400 weekly connecting flights

ATL - MSY Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $128

Typical price: $95–255

7 weekly nonstop flights

ATL - MSY Every day

18 weekly connecting flights

ATL - MSY Every day
United

from $277

Typical price: $215–445

242 weekly connecting flights

ATL - MSY Every day
JetBlue

from $353

Typical price: $330–950

25 weekly connecting flights

ATL - MSY Every day

Popular airports near Atlanta

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

Atlanta United States 14 min 8 mi
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

Birmingham United States 2 hr 11 min 136 mi
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)

Greenville United States 2 hr 29 min 147 mi
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

Chattanooga United States 1 hr 48 min 100 mi

Popular airports near New Orleans

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

New Orleans United States 17 min 11 mi
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)

Baton Rouge United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Pensacola International Airport (PNS)

Pensacola United States 3 hr 176 mi
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT)

Gulfport United States 1 hr 13 min 68 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Atlanta to New Orleans

The cheapest flights from Atlanta to New Orleans are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $65 to $180.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $128. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $28.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Atlanta to New Orleans is $179, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Atlanta to New Orleans is $195, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Atlanta to New Orleans is $248, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Atlanta to New Orleans is $128, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 2.
The cheapest United flight from Atlanta to New Orleans is $277, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Atlanta to New Orleans is $353, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 13.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to New Orleans starts at $128 from Fri, Jul 31 to Sun, Aug 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $28 and departs on Tue, Jun 2.

1 hr 29 min is the shortest flight time from Atlanta to New Orleans.

New Orleans' peak travel season is Feb–May, which is also when major events like Mardi Gras (Feb/Mar) and Jazz Fest (Apr–May) occur. Other events are the Essence Music Festival (Jul), which focuses on African-American artists; Tales of the Cocktail (Jul), with mixology-related events; the Louis Armstrong celebration Satchmo Summerfest (Aug); the New Orleans Film Festival (Oct); and the Voodoo music festival (Oct/Nov). Summers can be hot, humid and rainy. Hurricane season is Jun–Nov.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Atlanta to New Orleans.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Atlanta to New Orleans really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Atlanta to New Orleans.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 65 nonstop flights and 117 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 462 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .

Other popular airlines flying from Atlanta to New Orleans are:

American offers 400 connecting flights per week. American flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
Frontier offers 7 nonstop flights and 18 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
United offers 242 connecting flights per week. United flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
JetBlue offers 25 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Atlanta and New Orleans.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Atlanta to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $128. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $28.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Atlanta to New Orleans is $179, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Atlanta to New Orleans is $195, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Atlanta to New Orleans is $248, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Atlanta to New Orleans is $128, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 2.
The cheapest United flight from Atlanta to New Orleans is $277, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Atlanta to New Orleans is $353, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 13.

Delta, Frontier and Southwest fly direct from Atlanta to New Orleans.

There are 65 Delta direct flights from Atlanta to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Atlanta to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Atlanta to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Atlanta and New Orleans at price $252 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Delta, Frontier and Southwest fly direct from Atlanta to New Orleans.

There are 65 Delta direct flights from Atlanta to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Atlanta to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Atlanta to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Atlanta to New Orleans on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Atlanta and New Orleans start at $128 from Fri, Jul 31 to Sun, Aug 2 with Frontier.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Atlanta to New Orleans, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Atlanta and New Orleans start at $376 from Fri, Jul 31 to Sun, Aug 2 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Atlanta and New Orleans start at $128 from Fri, Jul 31 to Sun, Aug 2.

To book business class trips from Atlanta to New Orleans, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Atlanta and New Orleans starts at $252 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Atlanta and New Orleans at price $252 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Atlanta to New Orleans, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.