Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to New Orleans (RDU - MSY)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$180	Frontier 1 stop 5 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to New Orleans is currently $180
Cheapest one-way flight	$70	Frontier 1 stop 6 hr Sat, May 23	The cheapest one-way flight from Raleigh to New Orleans is currently $70
Cheapest nonstop flights	$183	Breeze Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Jul 25 — Mon, Jul 27	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Raleigh to New Orleans is currently $183
Last-minute weekend getaway	$232	Frontier 1 stop 5 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Raleigh to New Orleans is currently $232
Cheapest business class flights	$418	Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Raleigh to New Orleans is currently $418

Fastest flight	2 hr 6 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Raleigh to New Orleans takes 2 hr 6 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 Raleigh to New Orleans is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $105–180
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $215–345

Popular airlines from Raleigh to New Orleans

Southwest

Nonstop

from $285

Typical price: $205–405

1 weekly nonstop flight

RDU - MSY Every Sun

626 weekly connecting flights

RDU - MSY Every day
American

from $285

Typical price: $195–460

604 weekly connecting flights

RDU - MSY Every day
Delta

from $295

Typical price: $195–570

535 weekly connecting flights

RDU - MSY Every day
Breeze

Nonstop

from $183

Typical price: $155–385

7 weekly nonstop flights

RDU - MSY Every day

15 weekly connecting flights

RDU - MSY Every day
United

from $285

Typical price: $280–540

261 weekly connecting flights

RDU - MSY Every day
Frontier

from $180

Typical price: $175–430

23 weekly connecting flights

RDU - MSY Every day

Popular airports near Raleigh

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

Raleigh United States 21 min 11 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

Charlotte United States 2 hr 41 min 135 mi
Richmond International Airport (RIC)

Richmond United States 2 hr 33 min 139 mi
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)

Greensboro United States 1 hr 27 min 76 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 Raleigh to New Orleans

The cheapest flights from Raleigh to New Orleans are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $105 to $180.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $70.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Raleigh to New Orleans is $285, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
The cheapest American flight from Raleigh to New Orleans is $285, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Delta flight from Raleigh to New Orleans is $295, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Breeze flight from Raleigh to New Orleans is $183, flying from Jul 25 to Jul 27.
The cheapest United flight from Raleigh to New Orleans is $285, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 13.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Raleigh to New Orleans is $180, flying from May 28 to May 31.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to New Orleans starts at $180 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $70 and departs on Sat, May 23.

2 hr 6 min is the shortest flight time from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to New Orleans.

In terms of nonstop flights, Breeze is the most popular. Breeze offers 7 nonstop flights and 15 connecting flights per week. Breeze flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 1 nonstop flights and 626 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .

Other popular airlines flying from Raleigh to New Orleans are:

American offers 604 connecting flights per week. American flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
Delta offers 535 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
United offers 261 connecting flights per week. United flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
Frontier offers 23 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $70.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Raleigh to New Orleans is $285, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 26.
The cheapest American flight from Raleigh to New Orleans is $285, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Delta flight from Raleigh to New Orleans is $295, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Breeze flight from Raleigh to New Orleans is $183, flying from Jul 25 to Jul 27.
The cheapest United flight from Raleigh to New Orleans is $285, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 13.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Raleigh to New Orleans is $180, flying from May 28 to May 31.

Breeze and Southwest fly direct from Raleigh to New Orleans.

There are 1 Southwest direct flights from Raleigh to New Orleans per week. Flights are available on Sunday.
There are 7 Breeze direct flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh and New Orleans at price $232 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Breeze and Southwest fly direct from Raleigh to New Orleans.

There are 1 Southwest direct flights from Raleigh to New Orleans per week. Flights are available on Sunday.
There are 7 Breeze direct flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to New Orleans on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Raleigh and New Orleans start at $183 from Sat, Jul 25 to Mon, Jul 27 with Breeze.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh and New Orleans start at $418 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Raleigh and New Orleans start at $180 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31.

To book business class trips from Raleigh 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 Raleigh and New Orleans starts at $232 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Raleigh and New Orleans at price $232 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Raleigh 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.