How long is the flight from Australia to New Orleans?

For as low as $1,657, Qantas Airways can have you in New Orleans from Australia in 27h 21m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13897 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 83.0 - 163.0 inches 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).

What are the most popular routes from Australia to New Orleans?

When deciding which route to take from Australia to New Orleans, consider Sydney Kingsford Smith - New Orleans Louis Armstrong, Perth - New Orleans Louis Armstrong or Brisbane - New Orleans Louis Armstrong, as they are the most popular.

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

When booking a flight from Australia to New Orleans, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, Air Canada or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to MSY?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to New Orleans as you normally would.

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

For a flight from Australia to New Orleans, you will be flying into Louis Armstrong. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is just 18.4 km from the centre of the city.

Can I find deals for flights from Australia to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Australia to New Orleans?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to New Orleans.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to New Orleans?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to New Orleans (average of $1,024). Flying from Australia to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,987). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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TPA - ATL

Although I still enjoy flying Delta, the overall flying experience feels cheapened. But I guess that is true of most, if not all american carriers.

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Jorge,Aug 2026

TPA - ATL

Although I still enjoy flying Delta, the overall flying experience feels cheapened. But I guess that is true of most, if not all american carriers.

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8.0

Excellent

Jorge,Aug 2026

TPA - ATL

Although I still enjoy flying Delta, the overall flying experience feels cheapened. But I guess that is true of most, if not all american carriers.

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7.1

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8.0

Excellent

Jorge,Aug 2026

TPA - ATL

Although I still enjoy flying Delta, the overall flying experience feels cheapened. But I guess that is true of most, if not all american carriers.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Australia?
For a flight from Australia to New Orleans, you will be flying into Louis Armstrong. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is just 18.4 km from the centre of the city.
How long is the flight from Australia to New Orleans?
For as low as $1,657, Qantas Airways can have you in New Orleans from Australia in 27h 21m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13897 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the most popular routes from Australia to New Orleans?
When deciding which route to take from Australia to New Orleans, consider Sydney Kingsford Smith - New Orleans Louis Armstrong, Perth - New Orleans Louis Armstrong or Brisbane - New Orleans Louis Armstrong, as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from Australia to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Australia to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to New Orleans?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to New Orleans (average of $1,024). Flying from Australia to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,987). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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