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 $60, while return flights cost around $151.

How much is a return flight to New Orleans?

A return flight to New Orleans will typically cost around $247, however they can be found for as little as $97.

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 (22 hours 33 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	$1,689
One-way from	$898
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$1,872

United Airlines
10/6-16/6
3 total stops
51h 22m total
Sydney to New Orleans

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Delta
24/6
2 total stops
29h 11m total
Sydney to New Orleans

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Tue 10/610:20SYD - MSY

1 stop21h 51mUnited Airlines

Mon 16/610:29MSY - SYD

2 stops29h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/4$1,689

Mon 23/609:25SYD - MSY

1 stop29h 33mDelta

Thu 31/712:32MSY - SYD

2 stops27h 03mDelta

Deal found 28/4$1,703

Mon 26/506:00SYD - MSY

2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/605:30MSY - SYD

3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/4$2,105

Mon 26/508:55SYD - MSY

2 stops67h 23mJapan Airlines

Mon 2/605:12MSY - SYD

2 stops34h 08mJapan Airlines

Deal found 27/4$2,386

Mon 26/520:25SYD - MSY

2 stops35h 21mAlaska Airlines

Sat 31/507:21MSY - SYD

2 stops44h 09mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 27/4$2,532

Wed 15/1010:20SYD - MSY

2 stops27h 22mAir Canada

Fri 24/1008:00MSY - SYD

2 stops32h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 28/4$5,261

Wed 15/1013:10SYD - MSY

1 stop18h 48mQantas Airways

Fri 24/1018:12MSY - SYD

1 stop20h 43mQantas Airways

Deal found 28/4$17,845

Wed 15/1012:50SYD - MSY

3 stops49h 28mLATAM Airlines

Fri 24/1018:15MSY - SYD

3 stops47h 15mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 28/4$21,666

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Tue 10/610:20SYD - MSY

1 stop21h 51mUnited Airlines

Mon 16/610:29MSY - SYD

2 stops29h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 28/4$1,689

Mon 23/609:25SYD - MSY

1 stop29h 33mDelta

Thu 31/712:32MSY - SYD

2 stops27h 03mDelta

Deal found 28/4$1,703

Mon 26/506:00SYD - MSY

2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/605:30MSY - SYD

3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/4$2,105

Mon 26/508:55SYD - MSY

2 stops67h 23mJapan Airlines

Mon 2/605:12MSY - SYD

2 stops34h 08mJapan Airlines

Deal found 27/4$2,386

Mon 26/520:25SYD - MSY

2 stops35h 21mAlaska Airlines

Sat 31/507:21MSY - SYD

2 stops44h 09mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 27/4$2,532

Wed 15/1010:20SYD - MSY

2 stops27h 22mAir Canada

Fri 24/1008:00MSY - SYD

2 stops32h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 28/4$5,261

Wed 15/1013:10SYD - MSY

1 stop18h 48mQantas Airways

Fri 24/1018:12MSY - SYD

1 stop20h 43mQantas Airways

Deal found 28/4$17,845

Wed 15/1012:50SYD - MSY

3 stops49h 28mLATAM Airlines

Fri 24/1018:15MSY - SYD

3 stops47h 15mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 28/4$21,666

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Mon 5/510:20SYD - MSY

1 stop22h 08mUnited Airlines

Sun 18/514:46MSY - SYD

2 stops25h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 27/4$2,542

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1 stop30h 03mDelta

Sun 18/518:55MSY - SYD

1 stop20h 40mDelta

Deal found 27/4$2,556

Mon 5/506:50SYD - MSY

3 stops37h 37mMultiple Airlines

Sun 18/518:56MSY - SYD

2 stops25h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/4$2,610

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Mon 2/605:30MSY - SYD

3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/4$2,105

Mon 26/508:55SYD - MSY

2 stops67h 23mJapan Airlines

Mon 2/605:12MSY - SYD

2 stops34h 08mJapan Airlines

Deal found 27/4$2,386

Mon 26/510:20SYD - MSY

1 stop21h 51mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/611:55MSY - SYD

2 stops28h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 27/4$2,392

Mon 26/520:25SYD - MSY

2 stops35h 21mAlaska Airlines

Sat 31/507:21MSY - SYD

2 stops44h 09mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 27/4$2,532

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Tue 10/6

10:20-17:11

1 stop21h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 16/6

10:29-07:00

2 stops29h 31m

$1,689

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

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Mon 23/6

09:25-23:36

2 stops29h 11m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 31/7

09:00-06:35

2 stops30h 35m

$1,703

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/5

06:00-22:20

2 stops31h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/6

05:30-07:20

3 stops34h 50m

$2,105

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/5

08:55-13:18

2 stops67h 23m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/6

05:12-06:20

2 stops34h 08m

$2,386

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/5

20:25-16:46

2 stops35h 21m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 31/5

07:21-18:30

2 stops44h 09m

$2,532

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

10:20-21:42

2 stops27h 22m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 24/10

08:00-08:20

2 stops32h 20m

$5,261

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

13:10-15:58

1 stop18h 48m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 24/10

18:12-06:55

1 stop20h 43m

$17,845

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

12:50-22:18

3 stops49h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 24/10

18:15-09:30

3 stops47h 15m

$21,666

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/6

09:25-23:36

2 stops29h 11m

$898

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/7

06:00-23:27

3 stops56h 27m

$1,655

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How long is the flight to New Orleans?

On average, a flight from Sydney to New Orleans takes 22 hours 33 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 American Airlines.

United Airlines

From $1,147

Qantas Airways

From $1,177

American Airlines

From $1,163

Air Canada

From $965

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New Orleans?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to New Orleans are Virgin Australia, Air Canada and United 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

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Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,459 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.

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8.3

Very Good

1,459 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,459 reviews

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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.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very Good

9,961 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,459 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

7,929 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,459 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.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

828 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,459 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.

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,766 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,459 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.

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 $60, while return flights cost around $151.
How much is a return flight to New Orleans?
A return flight to New Orleans will typically cost around $247, however they can be found for as little as $97.
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 (22 hours 33 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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Temperature in New Orleans by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

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FAQs about flying to New Orleans

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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How much is a return flight to New Orleans?

Where does the fastest flight to New Orleans depart from?

Does New Orleans Louis Armstrong have car hire?

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