Cheap flights from Omaha to New Orleans

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Cheapest round-trip flights $205
Frontier 1 stop 25 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Thu, Jun 11
The cheapest round-trip flight from Omaha to New Orleans is currently $205
Cheapest one-way flight $96
Frontier 1 stop 25 hr Thu, Jun 4
The cheapest one-way flight from Omaha to New Orleans is currently $96
Last-minute weekend getaway $311
Frontier 1 stop 25 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Omaha to New Orleans is currently $311
Cheapest business class flights $428
Frontier 1 stop 25 hr Sat, May 30 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Omaha to New Orleans is currently $428
Fastest flight 3 hr 40 min The fastest flight with stops from Omaha to New Orleans takes 3 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Omaha to New Orleans is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $225–425
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $325–580

Popular airlines from Omaha to New Orleans

  • Southwest
    from $374
    Typical price: $325–590
    598 weekly connecting flights
    OMA - MSY Every day
  • United
    from $374
    Typical price: $315–610
    357 weekly connecting flights
    OMA - MSY Every day
  • Delta
    from $407
    Typical price: $330–730
    311 weekly connecting flights
    OMA - MSY Every day
  • American
    from $374
    Typical price: $315–620
    289 weekly connecting flights
    OMA - MSY Every day
  • Alaska
    from $694
    Typical price: $570–1,250
    21 weekly connecting flights
    OMA - MSY Every day
  • Frontier
    from $205
    Typical price: $220–720
    9 weekly connecting flights
    OMA - MSY Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Omaha

  • Eppley Airfield (OMA)
    Omaha United States 11 min 4 mi
  • Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
    Kansas City United States 2 hr 29 min 150 mi
  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
    Des Moines United States 2 hr 6 min 119 mi
  • Lincoln Airport (LNK)
    Lincoln United States 56 min 51 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 Omaha to New Orleans

The cheapest flights from Omaha to New Orleans are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $225 to $425.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Omaha to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $205. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Omaha to New Orleans is $374, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest United flight from Omaha to New Orleans is $374, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Omaha to New Orleans is $407, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.
  • The cheapest American flight from Omaha to New Orleans is $374, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Omaha to New Orleans is $694, flying from May 30 to Jun 5.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Omaha to New Orleans is $205, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 11.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Omaha to New Orleans starts at $205 from Thu, Jun 4 to Thu, Jun 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $96 and departs on Thu, Jun 4.
3 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Omaha 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 Omaha 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 Omaha 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 Omaha to New Orleans.

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 598 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Eppley Airfield (OMA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .

Other popular airlines flying from Omaha to New Orleans are:
  • United offers 357 connecting flights per week. United flies from Eppley Airfield (OMA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
  • Delta offers 311 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Eppley Airfield (OMA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
  • American offers 289 connecting flights per week. American flies from Eppley Airfield (OMA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
  • Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Eppley Airfield (OMA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
  • Frontier offers 9 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Eppley Airfield (OMA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Omaha and New Orleans.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Omaha to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $205. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Omaha to New Orleans is $374, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest United flight from Omaha to New Orleans is $374, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Omaha to New Orleans is $407, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.
  • The cheapest American flight from Omaha to New Orleans is $374, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Omaha to New Orleans is $694, flying from May 30 to Jun 5.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Omaha to New Orleans is $205, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 11.
No airline flies direct from Omaha to New Orleans.
  • There are 598 Southwest connecting flights from Omaha to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 357 United connecting flights from Omaha to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 311 Delta connecting flights from Omaha to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 289 American connecting flights from Omaha to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Alaska connecting flights from Omaha to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 9 Frontier connecting flights from Omaha to New Orleans per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Omaha and New Orleans at price $311 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
No airline flies direct from Omaha to New Orleans.
  • There are 598 Southwest connecting flights from Omaha to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 357 United connecting flights from Omaha to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 311 Delta connecting flights from Omaha to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 289 American connecting flights from Omaha to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Alaska connecting flights from Omaha to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 9 Frontier connecting flights from Omaha to New Orleans per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Omaha to New Orleans.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Omaha 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 Omaha and New Orleans start at $428 from Sat, May 30 to Mon, Jun 8 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Omaha and New Orleans start at $205 from Thu, Jun 4 to Thu, Jun 11.
To book business class trips from Omaha 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 Omaha and New Orleans starts at $311 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Omaha and New Orleans at price $311 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Omaha 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.

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