Find Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans (MSP - MSY)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$218	Frontier 1 stop 24 hr Sat, May 30 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest round-trip flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans is currently $218
Cheapest one-way flight	$111	Frontier 1 stop 23 hr Wed, Jun 24	The cheapest one-way flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans is currently $111
Cheapest nonstop flights	$399	Delta Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Sun, Jul 12	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans is currently $399
Last-minute weekend getaway	$390	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Minneapolis to New Orleans is currently $390
Cheapest business class flights	$466	Frontier 1 stop 24 hr Sat, May 30 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans is currently $466

Fastest flight	2 hr 35 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans takes 2 hr 35 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 Minneapolis to New Orleans is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $135–290
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $345–570

Popular airlines from Minneapolis to New Orleans

Delta

Nonstop

from $399

Typical price: $325–760

8 weekly nonstop flights

MSP - MSY Every day

397 weekly connecting flights

MSP - MSY Every day
Southwest

from $411

Typical price: $295–620

310 weekly connecting flights

MSP - MSY Every day
American

from $419

Typical price: $285–680

294 weekly connecting flights

MSP - MSY Every day
United

from $419

Typical price: $305–660

242 weekly connecting flights

MSP - MSY Every day
Sun Country Airlines

Nonstop

Typical price: $135–410

2 weekly nonstop flights

MSP - MSY Every Thu, Sun
Alaska

from $724

Typical price: $570–1,200

21 weekly connecting flights

MSP - MSY Every day

Popular airports near Minneapolis

Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

Minneapolis United States 18 min 7 mi
Rochester International Airport (RST)

Rochester United States 1 hr 31 min 83 mi
Duluth International Airport (DLH)

Duluth United States 2 hr 28 min 139 mi
La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE)

La Crosse United States 2 hr 26 min 124 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 Minneapolis to New Orleans

The cheapest flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $135 to $290.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $218. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

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

The cheapest Delta flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans is $399, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans is $411, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 20.
The cheapest American flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans is $419, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest United flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans is $419, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans is $724, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 20.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans starts at $218 from Sat, May 30 to Mon, Jun 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $111 and departs on Wed, Jun 24.

2 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to New Orleans.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 8 nonstop flights and 397 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .

Other popular airlines flying from Minneapolis to New Orleans are:

Southwest offers 310 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
American offers 294 connecting flights per week. American flies from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
United offers 242 connecting flights per week. United flies from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
Sun Country Airlines offers 2 nonstop flights per week. Sun Country Airlines flies from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $218. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

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

The cheapest Delta flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans is $399, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans is $411, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 20.
The cheapest American flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans is $419, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest United flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans is $419, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans is $724, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 20.

Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly direct from Minneapolis to New Orleans.

There are 8 Delta direct flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 2 Sun Country Airlines direct flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans per week. Flights are available on Thursday and Sunday.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Minneapolis and New Orleans at price $390 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly direct from Minneapolis to New Orleans.

There are 8 Delta direct flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 2 Sun Country Airlines direct flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans per week. Flights are available on Thursday and Sunday.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Minneapolis and New Orleans start at $399 from Thu, Jul 9 to Sun, Jul 12 with Delta.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis and New Orleans start at $466 from Sat, May 30 to Mon, Jun 1 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Minneapolis and New Orleans start at $218 from Sat, May 30 to Mon, Jun 1.

To book business class trips from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis and New Orleans starts at $390 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Minneapolis and New Orleans at price $390 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Minneapolis 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.