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Cheap flights from Australia to New Orleans from $980

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 26/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — MSY
16 Mar — 23 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Australia to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 February 2026.

Wed 18/209:40
BNE
-
MSY
2 stops30h 19m
American Airlines
Sun 22/207:00
MSY
-
BNE
1 stop31h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/2$1,108
Sun 15/309:40
BNE
-
MSY
1 stop29h 16m
Delta
Fri 20/311:39
MSY
-
BNE
2 stops28h 41m
Delta
Deal found 10/2$1,120
Sun 15/306:40
BNE
-
MSY
2 stops24h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/315:02
MSY
-
BNE
2 stops27h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$1,185
Thu 12/1111:20
SYD
-
MSY
2 stops46h 07m
Air Canada
Mon 16/1117:25
MSY
-
SYD
2 stops47h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 9/2$1,227
Sat 28/310:40
BNE
-
MSY
2 stops36h 54m
United Airlines
Sat 4/414:14
MSY
-
BNE
2 stops49h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/2$1,275
Wed 11/309:10
MEL
-
MSY
1 stop30h 46m
Delta
Wed 18/307:05
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop31h 55m
Delta
Deal found 13/2$1,281
Thu 12/310:30
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops26h 49m
United Airlines
Thu 19/314:39
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop26h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/2$1,294
Wed 11/310:20
SYD
-
MSY
2 stops22h 44m
Air Canada
Wed 18/314:40
MSY
-
SYD
2 stops25h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 9/2$1,404
Tue 9/610:00
BNE
-
MSY
2 stops24h 51m
Air Canada
Sun 14/609:53
MSY
-
BNE
2 stops30h 12m
Air Canada
Deal found 12/2$1,412
Wed 11/310:20
SYD
-
MSY
2 stops22h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/318:05
MSY
-
SYD
1 stop46h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,445
Sat 21/1111:20
SYD
-
MSY
2 stops46h 07m
Air Canada
Mon 30/1107:00
MSY
-
SYD
2 stops54h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 12/2$1,477
Thu 12/1107:00
SYD
-
MSY
2 stops29h 11m
Qantas Airways
Mon 16/1117:05
MSY
-
SYD
2 stops24h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 12/2$1,547

Find flight deals from Australia to New Orleans

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to New Orleans flight deals. Data was last updated 14 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,114

One-way from

$980

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,138
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 15/3-20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • Australia to New Orleans
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26/4
  • 26/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 54m total
  • Australia to New Orleans
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($764 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($239 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 14 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to New Orleans that are best for you.

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New Orleans

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneNew Orleans

BNE - MSY

BNEMSY

Brisbane

Sun 15/3

08:40-14:12

1 stop20h 32m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 20/3

15:02-05:30

1 stop23h 28m

$1,114

BrisbaneNew Orleans

BNE - MSY

BNEMSY

Brisbane

Sun 15/3

09:40-23:56

1 stop29h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 20/3

11:39-07:20

2 stops28h 41m

$1,120

BrisbaneNew Orleans

BNE - MSY

BNEMSY

Brisbane

Sun 15/3

06:40-16:02

2 stops24h 22m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 20/3

15:02-09:40

2 stops27h 38m

$1,185

BrisbaneNew Orleans

BNE - MSY

BNEMSY

Brisbane

Sat 28/3

10:40-08:34

2 stops36h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/4

14:14-06:30

2 stops49h 16m

$1,275

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

09:10-23:56

1 stop30h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 18/3

07:05-07:00

1 stop31h 55m

$1,281

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Thu 12/3

10:30-21:19

2 stops26h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 19/3

14:39-09:00

1 stop26h 21m

$1,294

BrisbaneNew Orleans

BNE - MSY

BNEMSY

Brisbane

Tue 9/6

10:00-19:51

2 stops24h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 14/6

09:53-07:05

2 stops30h 12m

$1,412

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

10:20-17:04

2 stops22h 44m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 18/3

18:05-08:35

1 stop46h 30m

$1,445

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 23/2

16:25-14:08

2 stops38h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 28/2

10:42-19:20

2 stops39h 38m

$1,586

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/3

11:20-21:26

2 stops26h 06m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/4

15:02-08:05

2 stops25h 03m

$1,588

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to New Orleans (average of $298). Flying from Australia to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,490). 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.

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 14 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andVirgin Australia from Australia to New Orleans have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
989 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
439 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,289 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,717 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $1,114, American Airlines can have you in New Orleans from Australia in 20h 32m. 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 Melbourne - New Orleans Louis Armstrong, Sydney Kingsford Smith - 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to New Orleans (average of $298). Flying from Australia to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,490). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,054Average$1,738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,084Average$1,880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,174Average$1,667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,189Average$2,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,248Average$2,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,302Average$1,427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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