What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans?

If you book a flight to New Orleans, you will be flying into Louis Armstrong, which is the city’s only airport. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is located 18.4 km from the centre of New Orleans.

Can I find cheaper flights to New Orleans if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to New Orleans on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to New Orleans?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Australia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to New Orleans.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in New Orleans?

New Orleans Louis Armstrong is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in New Orleans. One-way flights to New Orleans Louis Armstrong typically cost $78, while return flights cost around $172.

How much is a return flight to New Orleans?

A return flight to New Orleans will typically cost around $288, however they can be found for as little as $172.

Where does the fastest flight to New Orleans depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to New Orleans, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 24 minutes).

Does New Orleans Louis Armstrong have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at New Orleans Louis Armstrong can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to New Orleans Louis Armstrong?

Yes. New Orleans Louis Armstrong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton New Orleans Airport is the closest property to New Orleans Louis Armstrong (0.0 km away from New Orleans Louis Armstrong).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to New Orleans?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to New Orleans are United Airlines, Qantas Airways and Air Canada.

How long is the flight to New Orleans?

On average, a flight from Sydney to New Orleans takes 27 hours 6 minutes. Flights to New Orleans from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 83.0 - 163.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 163.0 mm. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 83.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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Return from	$1,648
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Popular in	January
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$2,270

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4 total stops
93h 27m total
Sydney to New Orleans

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47h 49m total
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Sun 16/1111:20SYD - MSY

2 stops46h 57mAir Canada

Mon 24/1118:05MSY - SYD

2 stops46h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 2/11$1,502

Sun 16/1110:40SYD - MSY

2 stops29h 55mDelta

Mon 24/1106:30MSY - SYD

1 stop33h 00mDelta

Deal found 2/11$1,700

Mon 29/1212:10SYD - MSY

2 stops23h 04mUnited Airlines

Mon 19/109:05MSY - SYD

2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/11$2,241

Fri 19/1214:00SYD - MSY

1 stop27h 37mUnited Airlines

Fri 26/1219:20MSY - SYD

1 stop42h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/11$2,934

Sun 16/1107:05SYD - MSY

2 stops22h 56mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/1114:07MSY - SYD

3 stops27h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/11$3,000

Fri 19/1221:40SYD - MSY

2 stops24h 58mAlaska Airlines

Fri 26/1217:35MSY - SYD

2 stops57h 10mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/11$3,124

Thu 18/1221:40SYD - MSY

2 stops35h 55mAlaska Airlines

Thu 25/1207:00MSY - SYD

2 stops43h 45mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/11$3,191

Mon 29/1217:50SYD - MSY

3 stops42h 16mMultiple Airlines

Mon 19/116:31MSY - SYD

3 stops45h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/11$3,390

Thu 18/1211:50SYD - MSY

1 stop26h 51mUnited Airlines

Thu 25/1208:35MSY - SYD

1 stop28h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/11$3,590

Fri 19/1217:45SYD - MSY

2 stops23h 41mMultiple Airlines

Fri 26/1215:04MSY - SYD

3 stops29h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/11$3,667

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Wed 4/311:20SYD - MSY

2 stops46h 57mAir Canada

Wed 11/310:10MSY - SYD

2 stops54h 25mAir Canada

Deal found 3/11$1,348

Wed 4/317:45SYD - MSY

1 stop28h 49mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/320:35MSY - SYD

1 stop42h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/11$1,488

Sun 16/1110:40SYD - MSY

2 stops29h 55mDelta

Mon 24/1106:30MSY - SYD

1 stop33h 00mDelta

Deal found 2/11$1,700

Mon 29/1214:00SYD - MSY

2 stops23h 15mUnited Airlines

Mon 19/114:44MSY - SYD

1 stop22h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/11$2,241

Sat 24/114:05SYD - MSY

1 stop22h 36mAmerican Airlines

Sun 25/111:05MSY - SYD

1 stop26h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/11$2,614

Sun 16/1111:20SYD - MSY

2 stops46h 57mAir Canada

Mon 24/1118:05MSY - SYD

2 stops46h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 2/11$1,502

Sat 24/111:20SYD - MSY

2 stops23h 26mUnited Airlines

Sun 25/115:59MSY - SYD

2 stops24h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/11$2,618

Sat 24/113:55SYD - MSY

3 stops24h 56mMultiple Airlines

Sun 25/114:44MSY - SYD

2 stops26h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/11$2,663

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Sun 16/1111:20SYD - MSY

2 stops46h 57mAir Canada

Mon 24/1118:05MSY - SYD

2 stops46h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 5/11$1,648

Sun 16/1111:20SYD - MSY

2 stops26h 47mAmerican Airlines

Mon 24/1115:35MSY - SYD

1 stop22h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/11$1,705

Fri 19/1214:00SYD - MSY

1 stop27h 37mUnited Airlines

Fri 26/1219:20MSY - SYD

1 stop42h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/11$2,934

Fri 19/1221:40SYD - MSY

2 stops24h 58mAlaska Airlines

Fri 26/1217:35MSY - SYD

2 stops57h 10mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/11$3,124

Fri 19/1217:45SYD - MSY

2 stops23h 41mMultiple Airlines

Fri 26/1215:04MSY - SYD

3 stops29h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/11$3,667

Sun 21/1221:40SYD - MSY

2 stops48h 58mAlaska Airlines

Sun 28/1207:00MSY - SYD

2 stops43h 45mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 5/11$2,794

Sun 21/1214:00SYD - MSY

2 stops35h 36mUnited Airlines

Sun 28/1205:00MSY - SYD

1 stop33h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/11$3,085

Sun 21/1211:20SYD - MSY

2 stops46h 57mAir Canada

Sun 28/1207:00MSY - SYD

3 stops33h 35mAir Canada

Deal found 5/11$3,676

Sun 21/1214:15SYD - MSY

3 stops45h 51mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/1205:05MSY - SYD

3 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/11$3,957

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Tue 21/420:45SYD - MSY

3 stops47h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/11$822

Thu 19/221:40SYD - MSY

3 stops24h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/11$1,009

Sat 24/120:15SYD - MSY

2 stops38h 31mAir New Zealand

Deal found 3/11$1,010

Thu 19/210:40SYD - MSY

1 stop25h 24mDelta

Deal found 3/11$1,332

Sat 24/114:05SYD - MSY

1 stop20h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/11$1,428

Sat 24/111:45SYD - MSY

3 stops27h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/11$1,491

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SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

11:20-17:17

2 stops46h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/3

10:10-08:35

2 stops54h 25m

$1,348

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

17:45-05:34

1 stop28h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/3

20:35-07:25

1 stop42h 50m

$1,488

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/11

11:20-17:17

2 stops46h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 24/11

18:05-09:35

2 stops46h 30m

$1,502

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/11

10:40-23:35

2 stops29h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 24/11

06:30-08:30

1 stop33h 00m

$1,700

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 29/12

14:00-20:15

2 stops23h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 19/1

14:44-06:20

1 stop22h 36m

$2,241

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/1

14:05-19:41

1 stop22h 36m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 25/1

11:05-06:55

1 stop26h 50m

$2,614

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/1

11:20-17:46

2 stops23h 26m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 25/1

15:59-09:05

2 stops24h 06m

$2,618

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/1

13:55-21:51

3 stops24h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 25/1

14:44-10:30

2 stops26h 46m

$2,663

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/4

20:45-05:34

3 stops47h 49m

$822

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

21:40-05:34

3 stops24h 54m

$1,009

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The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to New Orleans are Air Canada, United Airlines and Qantas Airways.

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10.0

Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Qantas Airways

7.5

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,000 reviews

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

927 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,404 reviews

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

927 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Carol,Oct 2025

ADL - MEL

Smooth flight, good onboard staff who were very caring when I didn’t feel very well.

FAQs about flying to New Orleans

What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans?
If you book a flight to New Orleans, you will be flying into Louis Armstrong, which is the city’s only airport. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is located 18.4 km from the centre of New Orleans.
Can I find cheaper flights to New Orleans if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to New Orleans on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to New Orleans?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Australia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to New Orleans.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in New Orleans?
New Orleans Louis Armstrong is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in New Orleans. One-way flights to New Orleans Louis Armstrong typically cost $78, while return flights cost around $172.
How much is a return flight to New Orleans?
A return flight to New Orleans will typically cost around $288, however they can be found for as little as $172.
Where does the fastest flight to New Orleans depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to New Orleans, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 24 minutes).
Does New Orleans Louis Armstrong have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at New Orleans Louis Armstrong can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to New Orleans Louis Armstrong?
Yes. New Orleans Louis Armstrong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton New Orleans Airport is the closest property to New Orleans Louis Armstrong (0.0 km away from New Orleans Louis Armstrong).

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