Find Cheap Flights from Kansas City to New Orleans (MKC - MSY)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$230	Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Sun, Jun 21	The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to New Orleans is currently $230
Cheapest one-way flight	$115	Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Jun 4	The cheapest one-way flight from Kansas City to New Orleans is currently $115
Cheapest nonstop flights	$421	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Mon, Jul 27	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Kansas City to New Orleans is currently $421
Last-minute weekend getaway	$439	American 1 stop 8 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Kansas City to New Orleans is currently $439
Cheapest business class flights	$453	Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Kansas City to New Orleans is currently $453

Fastest flight	1 hr 55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Kansas City to New Orleans takes 1 hr 55 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 Kansas City to New Orleans is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $195–445
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $290–460

Popular airlines from Kansas City to New Orleans

Southwest

Nonstop

from $307

Typical price: $290–530

8 weekly nonstop flights

MCI - MSY Every day

1182 weekly connecting flights

MCI - MSY Every day
American

from $307

Typical price: $285–550

395 weekly connecting flights

MCI - MSY Every day
United

from $307

Typical price: $290–580

307 weekly connecting flights

MCI - MSY Every day
Delta

from $307

Typical price: $300–660

285 weekly connecting flights

MCI - MSY Every day
Frontier

from $205

Typical price: $205–730

22 weekly connecting flights

MCI - MSY Every day
Alaska

from $929

Typical price: $630–2,200

21 weekly connecting flights

MCI - MSY Every day

Popular airports near Kansas City

Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

Kansas City United States 25 min 15 mi
Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Omaha United States 2 hr 54 min 167 mi
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Des Moines United States 2 hr 47 min 175 mi
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT)

Wichita United States 2 hr 59 min 184 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 Kansas City to New Orleans

The cheapest flights from Kansas City to New Orleans are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $195 to $445.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $115.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Kansas City to New Orleans is $307, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
The cheapest American flight from Kansas City to New Orleans is $307, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.
The cheapest United flight from Kansas City to New Orleans is $307, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Delta flight from Kansas City to New Orleans is $307, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Kansas City to New Orleans is $205, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Kansas City to New Orleans is $929, flying from Jul 25 to Jul 26.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to New Orleans starts at $230 from Thu, Jun 18 to Sun, Jun 21. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $115 and departs on Thu, Jun 4.

1 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Kansas City 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City to New Orleans.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 8 nonstop flights and 1,182 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .

Other popular airlines flying from Kansas City to New Orleans are:

American offers 395 connecting flights per week. American flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
United offers 307 connecting flights per week. United flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
Delta offers 285 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
Frontier offers 22 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kansas City to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $115.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Kansas City to New Orleans is $307, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
The cheapest American flight from Kansas City to New Orleans is $307, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.
The cheapest United flight from Kansas City to New Orleans is $307, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Delta flight from Kansas City to New Orleans is $307, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Kansas City to New Orleans is $205, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Kansas City to New Orleans is $929, flying from Jul 25 to Jul 26.

Southwest flies direct from Kansas City to New Orleans.

There are 8 Southwest direct flights from Kansas City 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 Kansas City and New Orleans at price $439 is offered by American from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

Southwest flies direct from Kansas City to New Orleans.

There are 8 Southwest direct flights from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to New Orleans on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Kansas City and New Orleans start at $421 from Thu, Jul 23 to Mon, Jul 27 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Kansas City 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 Kansas City and New Orleans start at $453 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Kansas City and New Orleans start at $230 from Thu, Jun 18 to Sun, Jun 21.

To book business class trips from Kansas City 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 Kansas City and New Orleans starts at $439 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Kansas City and New Orleans at price $439 is offered by American from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Kansas City 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.