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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$80	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Sun, Jun 28	The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to Atlanta is currently $80
Cheapest one-way flight	$30	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from New Orleans to Atlanta is currently $30
Last-minute weekend getaway	$201	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New Orleans to Atlanta is currently $201
Cheapest business class flights	$268	Frontier Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New Orleans to Atlanta is currently $268

Fastest flight	1 hr 25 min	The fastest nonstop flight from New Orleans to Atlanta takes 1 hr 25 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 New Orleans to Atlanta is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $60–145
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $85–150

Popular airlines from New Orleans to Atlanta

Delta

Nonstop

from $179

Typical price: $150–450

66 weekly nonstop flights

MSY - ATL Every day

111 weekly connecting flights

MSY - ATL Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $185

Typical price: $170–325

7 weekly nonstop flights

MSY - ATL Every day

475 weekly connecting flights

MSY - ATL Every day
American

from $199

Typical price: $185–400

441 weekly connecting flights

MSY - ATL Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $80

Typical price: $95–245

7 weekly nonstop flights

MSY - ATL Every day

13 weekly connecting flights

MSY - ATL Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
United

from $199

Typical price: $215–445

252 weekly connecting flights

MSY - ATL Every day
Alaska

from $739

Typical price: $640–1,350

27 weekly connecting flights

MSY - ATL Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from New Orleans to Atlanta

The cheapest flights from New Orleans to Atlanta are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $60 to $145.

The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to Atlanta recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $80. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $30.

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

The cheapest Delta flight from New Orleans to Atlanta is $179, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Southwest flight from New Orleans to Atlanta is $185, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from New Orleans to Atlanta is $199, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Frontier flight from New Orleans to Atlanta is $80, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.
The cheapest United flight from New Orleans to Atlanta is $199, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from New Orleans to Atlanta is $739, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to Atlanta starts at $80 from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $30 and departs on Wed, May 27.

1 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from New Orleans to Atlanta.

Atlanta is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive in summer (May–Sep). Winters (Nov–Mar) are generally mild. Big events include celebrations for Martin Luther King, Jr., Weekend (Jan) and Independence Day (Jul 4). The Yellow Daisy Festival (Sep), an arts and crafts fair, is held in nearby Stone Mountain.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from New Orleans to Atlanta.
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 New Orleans to Atlanta 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 New Orleans to Atlanta.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 66 nonstop flights and 111 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 475 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) .

Other popular airlines flying from New Orleans to Atlanta are:

American offers 441 connecting flights per week. American flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) .
Frontier offers 7 nonstop flights and 13 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) .
United offers 252 connecting flights per week. United flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) .
Alaska offers 27 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to Atlanta recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $80. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $30.

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

The cheapest Delta flight from New Orleans to Atlanta is $179, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Southwest flight from New Orleans to Atlanta is $185, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from New Orleans to Atlanta is $199, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Frontier flight from New Orleans to Atlanta is $80, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.
The cheapest United flight from New Orleans to Atlanta is $199, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Alaska flight from New Orleans to Atlanta is $739, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.

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

There are 66 Delta direct flights from New Orleans to Atlanta per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Southwest direct flights from New Orleans to Atlanta per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Frontier direct flights from New Orleans to Atlanta 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 New Orleans and Atlanta at price $201 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

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

There are 66 Delta direct flights from New Orleans to Atlanta per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Southwest direct flights from New Orleans to Atlanta per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Frontier direct flights from New Orleans to Atlanta 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 New Orleans to Atlanta on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between New Orleans and Atlanta start at $80 from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28 with Frontier.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New Orleans to Atlanta, 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 New Orleans and Atlanta start at $268 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New Orleans and Atlanta start at $80 from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28.

To book business class trips from New Orleans to Atlanta, 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 New Orleans and Atlanta starts at $201 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between New Orleans and Atlanta at price $201 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from New Orleans to Atlanta, 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.