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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$250	Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Sun, Jun 28	The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis is currently $250
Cheapest one-way flight	$106	Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Fri, Jun 5	The cheapest one-way flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis is currently $106
Cheapest nonstop flights	$399	Delta Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Sun, Jul 5	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis is currently $399
Last-minute weekend getaway	$335	Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New Orleans to Minneapolis is currently $335
Cheapest business class flights	$518	Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Mon, Jun 29	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis is currently $518

Fastest flight	2 hr 43 min	The fastest nonstop flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis takes 2 hr 43 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 Minneapolis is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $120–280
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $265–445

Popular airlines from New Orleans to Minneapolis

Delta

Nonstop

from $399

Typical price: $315–730

11 weekly nonstop flights

MSY - MSP Every day

409 weekly connecting flights

MSY - MSP Every day
American

from $419

Typical price: $285–660

292 weekly connecting flights

MSY - MSP Every day
Southwest

from $414

Typical price: $295–610

282 weekly connecting flights

MSY - MSP Every day
United

from $419

Typical price: $305–650

236 weekly connecting flights

MSY - MSP Every day
Sun Country Airlines

Nonstop

Typical price: $135–390

2 weekly nonstop flights

MSY - MSP Every Thu, Sun
Alaska

from $790

Typical price: $570–1,200

21 weekly connecting flights

MSY - MSP 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 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

Frequently asked questions about flying from New Orleans to Minneapolis

The cheapest flights from New Orleans to Minneapolis are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $120 to $280.

The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $250. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $106.

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

The cheapest Delta flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis is $399, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
The cheapest American flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis is $419, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Southwest flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis is $414, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 29.
The cheapest United flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis is $419, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Alaska flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis is $790, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 3.

The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis starts at $250 from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $106 and departs on Fri, Jun 5.

2 hr 43 min is the shortest flight time from New Orleans to Minneapolis.

Peak travel is summer (May–Sep), when the weather's warm. Grand Old Days (St. Paul, Jun) is a street festival with a parade, live music and food stands. Aquatennial (Jul), an annual celebration of the city's lakes and rivers, includes family-friendly events and a fireworks display. Winter (Dec–Feb) is frequently snowy. Overnight temperatures fall well below freezing. The City of Lakes Loppet (Feb) is an urban cross-country skiing festival, with races and participation.

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

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 11 nonstop flights and 409 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) .

Other popular airlines flying from New Orleans to Minneapolis are:

American offers 292 connecting flights per week. American flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) .
Southwest offers 282 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) .
United offers 236 connecting flights per week. United flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) .
Sun Country Airlines offers 2 nonstop flights per week. Sun Country Airlines flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $250. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $106.

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

The cheapest Delta flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis is $399, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
The cheapest American flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis is $419, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Southwest flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis is $414, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 29.
The cheapest United flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis is $419, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Alaska flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis is $790, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 3.

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

There are 11 Delta direct flights from New Orleans to Minneapolis per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 2 Sun Country Airlines direct flights from New Orleans to Minneapolis 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 New Orleans and Minneapolis at price $335 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

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

There are 11 Delta direct flights from New Orleans to Minneapolis per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 2 Sun Country Airlines direct flights from New Orleans to Minneapolis 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 New Orleans to Minneapolis on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between New Orleans and Minneapolis start at $399 from Thu, Jul 2 to Sun, Jul 5 with Delta.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New Orleans to Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis start at $518 from Thu, Jun 25 to Mon, Jun 29 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New Orleans and Minneapolis start at $250 from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28.

To book business class trips from New Orleans to Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis starts at $335 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between New Orleans and Minneapolis at price $335 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

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