Cheap flights to New Orleans
Cheap flights from United States to New Orleans
Flight suggestions are based on a route's cheapest round-trip fares from popular cities in United States to New Orleans in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult in Economy. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
from Atlanta
(ATL - MSY)
May 23 — May 30
Nonstop
from $58
from Dallas
(DAL - MSY)
May 28 — Jun 3
Nonstop
from $157
from Miami
(FLL - MSY)
May 28 — Jun 3
1 stop
from $180
from Los Angeles
(LAX - MSY)
May 23 — May 29
1 stop
from $185
from New York
(LGA - MSY)
Jul 18 — Jul 24
Nonstop
from $207
from Chicago
(ORD - MSY)
Jul 11 — Jul 17
1 stop
from $224
Popular airlines with direct flights to New Orleans
- SouthwestFly to New Orleans (MSY)
- DallasDirect flights every day1 hr 25 min +
- HoustonDirect flights every day1 hr 5 min +
- AustinDirect flights every day1 hr 25 min +
- NashvilleDirect flights every day1 hr 30 min +
- ChicagoDirect flights every day2 hr 10 min +
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- SpiritFly to New Orleans (MSY)
- Fort LauderdaleDirect flights every day1 hr 59 min +
- OrlandoDirect flights every day1 hr 44 min +
- San Pedro SulaDirect flights every day2 hr 29 min +
- Los AngelesDirect flights every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun3 hr 50 min +
- CharlotteDirect flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun1 hr 57 min +
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- DeltaFly to New Orleans (MSY)
- AtlantaDirect flights every day1 hr 28 min +
- New YorkDirect flights every day3 hr 12 min +
- AustinDirect flights every day1 hr 38 min +
- Los AngelesDirect flights every day3 hr 48 min +
- Salt Lake CityDirect flights every day3 hr 21 min +
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- AmericanFly to New Orleans (MSY)
- DallasDirect flights every day1 hr 25 min +
- MiamiDirect flights every day2 hr +
- CharlotteDirect flights every day1 hr 52 min +
- WashingtonDirect flights every day2 hr 45 min +
- PhiladelphiaDirect flights every day3 hr 1 min +
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- BreezeFly to New Orleans (MSY)
- RaleighDirect flights every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun2 hr 18 min +
- CharlestonDirect flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun2 hr +
- TampaDirect flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun1 hr 40 min +
- NorfolkDirect flights every Mon, Fri2 hr 37 min +
- FayettevilleDirect flights every Thu, Sun1 hr 33 min +
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- UnitedFly to New Orleans (MSY)
- HoustonDirect flights every day1 hr 13 min +
- ChicagoDirect flights every day2 hr 26 min +
- DenverDirect flights every day2 hr 40 min +
- NewarkDirect flights every day3 hr 10 min +
- WashingtonDirect flights every day2 hr 38 min +
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Popular airports near New Orleans
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from New Orleans center and popularity with travelers.
- 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
When to fly to New Orleans
Off-season
May – Aug
Less popular and lower prices
Peak season
Feb – Mar, Oct – Nov
Most popular and higher prices
About New Orleans
New Orleans is a Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. Nicknamed the "Big Easy," it's known for its round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live-music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures. Embodying its festive spirit is Mardi Gras, the late-winter carnival famed for raucous costumed parades and street parties.
Frequently asked questions about flying to New Orleans
What counts as the best airline for your flights 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 to New Orleans.
In terms of direct flights, Southwest is the most popular, flying directly from 21 cities. Southwest flies to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
Other popular airlines flying to New Orleans are Spirit, Delta, American, Breeze, United.
In terms of direct flights, Southwest is the most popular, flying directly from 21 cities. Southwest flies to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
Other popular airlines flying to New Orleans are Spirit, Delta, American, Breeze, United.
- Spirit flies directly from 19 cities. Spirit flies to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
- Delta flies directly from 8 cities. Delta flies to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
- American flies directly from 7 cities. American flies to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
- Breeze flies directly from 7 cities. Breeze flies to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
- United flies directly from 6 cities. United flies to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) .
- Southwest offers direct flights to New Orleans from 21 cities. The most frequent departures are: Dallas, Houston, Austin, Nashville and Chicago.
- Spirit offers direct flights to New Orleans from 19 cities. The most frequent departures are: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, San Pedro Sula, Los Angeles and Charlotte.
- Delta offers direct flights to New Orleans from 8 cities. The most frequent departures are: Atlanta, New York, Austin, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City.
- American offers direct flights to New Orleans from 7 cities. The most frequent departures are: Dallas, Miami, Charlotte, Washington and Philadelphia.
- Breeze offers direct flights to New Orleans from 7 cities. The most frequent departures are: Raleigh, Charleston, Tampa, Norfolk and Fayetteville.
- United offers direct flights to New Orleans from 6 cities. The most frequent departures are: Houston, Chicago, Denver, Newark and Washington.
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.
New Orleans is served by only one major airport: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 11 mi away from the city center.
If you are looking to book airline tickets from United States to New Orleans you have options. Some of the cheapest flights from popular cities include:
- Frontier flight from Chicago, starting at $224 from Jul 11 to Jul 17
- Southwest flight from Dallas, starting at $157 from May 28 to Jun 3
- Frontier flight from Atlanta, starting at $58 from May 23 to May 30
- Delta flight from New York, starting at $207 from Jul 18 to Jul 24
- Frontier flight from Miami, starting at $180 from May 28 to Jun 3
- Frontier flight from Los Angeles, starting at $185 from May 23 to May 29
Of all the flights departing from popular cities in United States, the cheapest round-trip flight to New Orleans starts at $58 and departs from Atlanta on May 23 to May 30.
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To find the cheapest tickets, it’s usually best to book at least a few weeks in advance for domestic flights and a few months in advance for cheap international flights.
Select your departure city and use the calendar to pick your preferred travel dates and find the lowest ticket prices available. You can even check for flights departing today.
To find the cheapest tickets, it’s usually best to book at least a few weeks in advance for domestic flights and a few months in advance for cheap international flights.
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