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 $77, while return flights cost around $458.

How much is a return flight to New Orleans?

A return flight to New Orleans will typically cost around $342, however they can be found for as little as $299.

Where does the fastest flight to New Orleans depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to New Orleans, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (18 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).

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 18 hours 22 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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2 stops44h 45mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/10$2,098

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Deal found 14/10$2,089

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SYD - MSY

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/11

11:20-15:42

1 stop21h 22m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/12

06:15-09:00

1 stop33h 45m

$1,689

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/11

11:45-20:05

2 stops25h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/12

17:15-10:30

2 stops24h 15m

$1,746

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/11

11:20-17:04

2 stops22h 44m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 16/11

18:05-09:35

2 stops46h 30m

$1,893

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

10:20-17:17

2 stops46h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 13/3

14:13-08:35

2 stops26h 22m

$1,967

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/11

11:20-21:06

2 stops26h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/12

15:35-06:55

1 stop22h 20m

$2,040

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/12

11:50-16:01

1 stop21h 11m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 5/1

09:32-07:00

1 stop28h 28m

$2,057

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 24/12

11:50-21:41

1 stop26h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/1

14:44-06:20

1 stop22h 36m

$2,057

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/12

11:20-21:41

2 stops27h 21m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/1

14:44-06:20

1 stop22h 36m

$2,057

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 24/12

14:00-21:41

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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15:42-09:15

2 stops24h 33m

$2,057

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/12

11:50-16:01

1 stop21h 11m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 4/1

15:42-09:15

2 stops24h 33m

$2,057

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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

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Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,975 reviews

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919 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,291 reviews

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

919 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

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 $77, while return flights cost around $458.
How much is a return flight to New Orleans?
A return flight to New Orleans will typically cost around $342, however they can be found for as little as $299.
Where does the fastest flight to New Orleans depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to New Orleans, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (18 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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