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$872+ Cheap flights to New Orleans

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 21/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to New Orleans in 2025

Find the latest flights to New Orleans in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 26 June 2025.

Return from

$1,612

One-way from

$872

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,676
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 5/8-13/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 49h 47m total
  • Sydney to New Orleans
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 21/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 42m total
  • Sydney to New Orleans
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($631 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($146 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in June 2025

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Cheapest flights to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 26 June 2025.

Tue 5/811:50SYD - MSY
2 stops23h 27mAir New Zealand
Wed 13/815:25MSY - SYD
2 stops26h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/6$1,612
Sun 10/817:45SYD - MSY
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 17/813:05MSY - SYD
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6$1,615
Tue 5/809:10SYD - MSY
2 stops23h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 13/813:16MSY - SYD
1 stop26h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/6$1,743
Sun 10/821:40SYD - MSY
2 stops47h 10mAlaska Airlines
Sun 17/807:10MSY - SYD
2 stops45h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/6$1,878
Sun 10/810:20SYD - MSY
1 stop22h 51mUnited Airlines
Sun 17/819:14MSY - SYD
1 stop20h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/6$2,452
Sun 10/820:55SYD - MSY
3 stops40h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sun 17/807:00MSY - SYD
3 stops45h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/6$3,786
Fri 27/609:25SYD - MSY
1 stop29h 33mDelta
Fri 4/717:55MSY - SYD
1 stop21h 40mDelta
Deal found 26/6$9,272

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/8

11:50-20:17

2 stops23h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 13/8

15:25-08:45

2 stops26h 20m

$1,612

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/8

17:45-05:35

1 stop26h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 17/8

13:05-07:30

1 stop27h 25m

$1,615

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/8

09:10-17:24

2 stops23h 14m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 13/8

13:16-06:55

1 stop26h 39m

$1,743

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/8

21:40-05:50

2 stops47h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 17/8

07:10-19:45

2 stops45h 35m

$1,878

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/8

10:20-18:11

1 stop22h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 17/8

19:14-06:55

1 stop20h 41m

$2,452

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/8

20:55-22:25

3 stops40h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 17/8

07:00-19:00

3 stops45h 00m

$3,786

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 21/9

09:20-11:02

2 stops40h 42m

$872

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 22/9

09:20-17:03

2 stops22h 43m

$876

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/8

09:25-20:19

2 stops25h 54m

$933

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Deals found on 25/6

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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 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

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans. Reviews last updated 26 June 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, andAir New Zealand to the United States to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 $182, while return flights cost around $661.

  • 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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