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Cheap flights from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport from $1,161

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — MEL
20 May — 27 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Melbourne (MEL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,726

One-way from

$1,161

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March
9/6-14/6
  • 9/6-14/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 07m total
  • New Orleans to Melbourne
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15/10
  • 15/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 09m total
  • New Orleans to Melbourne
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($436 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Find flight deals from New Orleans to Melbourne

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 May 2025.

Mon 9/613:35MSY - MEL
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/613:40MEL - MSY
2 stops24h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,726
Thu 31/709:55MSY - MEL
2 stops33h 55mAir New Zealand
Sat 16/818:55MEL - MSY
2 stops43h 36mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/5$2,002
Mon 9/614:18MSY - MEL
2 stops26h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 14/610:55MEL - MSY
2 stops41h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/5$2,217
Thu 18/920:09MSY - MEL
2 stops35h 06mCathay Pacific
Wed 22/1000:45MEL - MSY
2 stops37h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/5$3,351
Thu 31/707:00MSY - MEL
3 stops45h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sat 16/821:20MEL - MSY
3 stops40h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/5$3,757

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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New Orleans

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/6

13:35-11:55

2 stops31h 20m

Melbourne

Sat 14/6

13:40-23:27

2 stops24h 47m

$1,726

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 31/7

09:55-10:50

2 stops33h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 16/8

18:55-23:31

2 stops43h 36m

$2,002

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/6

14:18-07:30

2 stops26h 12m

Melbourne

Sat 14/6

10:55-13:16

2 stops41h 21m

$2,217

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 18/9

20:09-22:15

2 stops35h 06m

Melbourne

Wed 22/10

00:45-22:15

2 stops37h 30m

$3,351

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 31/7

07:00-19:25

3 stops45h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 16/8

21:20-22:25

3 stops40h 05m

$3,757

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 15/10

16:51-13:00

2 stops28h 09m

$1,161

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 15/10

17:27-09:15

1 stop23h 48m

$1,348

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Deals found on 14/5

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Melbourne. Reviews last updated 15 May 2025.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
476 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
476 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
476 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
865 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
476 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,731 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
476 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,799 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
476 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to Melbourne?

    Located just 18.4 km from the city centre, New Orleans Louis Armstrong is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Melbourne from New Orleans. Booking flights from Louis Armstrong (MSY) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport round-trip from $2,002. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $2,217, and Cathay Pacific, from $3,351. These flights start at 15% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Melbourne?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Melbourne.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Melbourne?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Melbourne by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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