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 $139, while return flights cost around $664.

How much is a return flight to New Orleans?

A return flight to New Orleans will typically cost around $466, however they can be found for as little as $432.

Where does the fastest flight to New Orleans depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to New Orleans, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 22 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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Flights to New Orleans in 2025

Return from	$1,484
One-way from	$757
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$1,679

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4 total stops
51h 40m total
Sydney to New Orleans

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15/10
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28h 29m total
Sydney to New Orleans

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Wed 15/1010:20SYD - MSY

2 stops25h 37mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1014:17MSY - SYD

2 stops26h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6$1,484

Sun 27/709:25SYD - MSY

1 stop23h 30mDelta

Sun 3/805:25MSY - SYD

2 stops34h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/6$1,554

Wed 15/1013:10SYD - MSY

1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines

Wed 22/1014:06MSY - SYD

2 stops25h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/6$1,566

Mon 23/609:30SYD - MSY

2 stops43h 06mUnited Airlines

Thu 31/715:25MSY - SYD

2 stops24h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6$1,689

Wed 15/1010:20SYD - MSY

2 stops27h 11mAir Canada

Wed 22/1010:28MSY - SYD

3 stops29h 52mAir Canada

Deal found 12/6$2,795

Wed 15/1021:55SYD - MSY

3 stops41h 20mTurkish Airlines

Wed 22/1011:50MSY - SYD

3 stops40h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/6$3,231

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Wed 15/1010:20SYD - MSY

2 stops25h 37mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1014:17MSY - SYD

2 stops26h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6$1,484

Sun 27/709:25SYD - MSY

1 stop23h 30mDelta

Sun 3/805:25MSY - SYD

2 stops34h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/6$1,554

Wed 15/1013:10SYD - MSY

1 stop20h 50mAmerican Airlines

Wed 22/1014:06MSY - SYD

2 stops25h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/6$1,566

Mon 23/609:30SYD - MSY

2 stops43h 06mUnited Airlines

Thu 31/715:25MSY - SYD

2 stops24h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6$1,689

Wed 15/1010:20SYD - MSY

2 stops27h 11mAir Canada

Wed 22/1010:28MSY - SYD

3 stops29h 52mAir Canada

Deal found 12/6$2,795

Wed 15/1021:55SYD - MSY

3 stops41h 20mTurkish Airlines

Wed 22/1011:50MSY - SYD

3 stops40h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/6$3,231

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Mon 23/609:30SYD - MSY

2 stops43h 06mUnited Airlines

Thu 31/715:25MSY - SYD

2 stops24h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6$1,689

Sun 27/709:25SYD - MSY

2 stops25h 30mDelta

Sun 3/814:00MSY - SYD

2 stops25h 35mDelta

Deal found 12/6$1,554

Sun 27/707:00SYD - MSY

3 stops31h 44mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/805:15MSY - SYD

2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6$2,315

Sun 27/720:55SYD - MSY

3 stops40h 30mTurkish Airlines

Sun 3/807:00MSY - SYD

3 stops45h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/6$3,654

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Wed 15/1017:20SYD - MSY

2 stops28h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/6$757

Wed 15/1010:25SYD - MSY

1 stop23h 29mDelta

Deal found 11/6$1,010

Tue 24/609:30SYD - MSY

2 stops42h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6$1,032

Thu 31/708:55SYD - MSY

2 stops45h 37mJapan Airlines

Deal found 12/6$5,127

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Wed 15/10

10:20-19:57

2 stops25h 37m

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Wed 22/10

14:17-08:20

2 stops26h 03m

$1,484

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Sun 27/7

09:25-17:55

1 stop23h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 3/8

05:25-06:35

2 stops34h 10m

$1,554

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

13:10-18:00

1 stop20h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 22/10

14:06-08:05

2 stops25h 59m

$1,566

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/6

09:30-13:36

2 stops43h 06m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 31/7

15:25-07:00

2 stops24h 35m

$1,689

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

10:20-21:31

2 stops27h 11m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 22/10

10:28-08:20

3 stops29h 52m

$2,795

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

21:55-23:15

3 stops41h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 22/10

11:50-20:00

3 stops40h 10m

$3,231

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

17:20-05:49

2 stops28h 29m

$757

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

10:25-17:54

1 stop23h 29m

$1,010

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/6

09:30-13:18

2 stops42h 48m

$1,032

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 31/7

08:55-15:32

2 stops45h 37m

$5,127

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Everything you need to know about your flight to New Orleans

How long is the flight to New Orleans?

On average, a flight from Sydney to New Orleans takes 22 hours 51 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.

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.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New Orleans?

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

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

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.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,490 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,490 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,490 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,946 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,490 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,790 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,490 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,849 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,490 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,490 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

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 $139, while return flights cost around $664.
How much is a return flight to New Orleans?
A return flight to New Orleans will typically cost around $466, however they can be found for as little as $432.
Where does the fastest flight to New Orleans depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to New Orleans, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 22 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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Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

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

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

What is the best airline to fly to New Orleans?

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