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Cheap flights from Australia to New Orleans from $972

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — MSY
27 May — 3 Jun1
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 27 April 2026.

Tue 2/609:20
SYD
-
MSY
2 stops46h 07m
Air Canada
Tue 9/605:15
MSY
-
SYD
2 stops35h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 22/4$1,498
Sat 6/609:45
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops24h 17m
American Airlines
Sat 13/614:43
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop23h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,558
Sat 9/509:20
SYD
-
MSY
2 stops46h 50m
Air Canada
Wed 13/518:13
MSY
-
SYD
2 stops46h 07m
Air Canada
Deal found 24/4$1,564
Tue 9/610:55
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops26h 46m
United Airlines
Tue 16/615:43
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops49h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/4$1,569
Fri 8/509:20
SYD
-
MSY
2 stops43h 09m
Air Canada
Tue 12/516:00
MSY
-
SYD
2 stops24h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 22/4$1,569
Wed 20/513:35
MEL
-
MSY
1 stop23h 25m
American Airlines
Wed 27/509:39
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop28h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,572
Sun 7/610:55
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops37h 18m
United Airlines
Sun 14/619:04
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop22h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,575
Tue 9/609:00
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops23h 09m
American Airlines
Tue 16/614:45
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops25h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/4$1,597
Wed 10/609:20
SYD
-
MSY
2 stops64h 36m
Air Canada
Tue 30/614:35
MSY
-
SYD
2 stops49h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 22/4$1,607
Wed 10/609:10
SYD
-
MSY
2 stops24h 57m
American Airlines
Tue 30/612:17
MSY
-
SYD
2 stops27h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,698
Wed 10/610:20
SYD
-
MSY
1 stop23h 13m
United Airlines
Tue 30/614:01
MSY
-
SYD
2 stops25h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/4$1,701
Sun 3/509:20
SYD
-
MSY
2 stops51h 35m
Air Canada
Thu 7/514:25
MSY
-
SYD
2 stops25h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 24/4$1,712

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 27 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,498

One-way from

$972

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,743
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 2/6-9/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 81h 12m total
  • Australia to New Orleans
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15/10
  • 15/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 40m total
  • Australia to New Orleans
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($88 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($48 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 27 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

09:20-16:27

2 stops46h 07m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/6

05:15-07:20

2 stops35h 05m

$1,498

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 9/5

09:20-11:36

2 stops41h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 13/5

19:23-07:20

2 stops44h 57m

$1,566

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sun 7/6

09:30-22:41

2 stops28h 11m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 14/6

14:21-08:15

2 stops26h 54m

$1,575
Fastest return journey

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Tue 9/6

10:55-18:33

1 stop22h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 16/6

19:04-08:15

1 stop22h 11m

$1,583

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Tue 9/6

09:00-17:09

2 stops23h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 16/6

14:45-06:45

2 stops25h 00m

$1,597

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/6

09:10-19:07

2 stops24h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 30/6

12:17-07:05

2 stops27h 48m

$1,698

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/6

10:20-18:33

1 stop23h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 30/6

14:01-07:00

2 stops25h 59m

$1,701

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Wed 20/5

20:30-11:01

3 stops53h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 27/5

11:50-11:05

3 stops32h 15m

$1,930

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

17:50-05:00

1 stop26h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/6

07:16-07:30

2 stops33h 14m

$1,968

PerthNew Orleans

PER - MSY

PERMSY

Perth

Sat 6/6

17:15-21:34

3 stops41h 19m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 13/6

14:35-17:00

3 stops37h 25m

$2,001

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to New Orleans

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 $255). Flying from Australia to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,417). 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 27 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways 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
638 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
638 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
638 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
638 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,028 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
638 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,671 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
638 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,974 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
638 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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 $1,597, Air Canada can have you in New Orleans from Australia in 23h 09m. Airlines will cover a distance of 14917 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 Brisbane - New Orleans Louis Armstrong, Sydney Kingsford Smith - New Orleans Louis Armstrong or Melbourne - 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 $255). Flying from Australia to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,417). 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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United AirlinesCheapest$1,162Average$1,507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,288Average$1,412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,385Average$1,522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,506Average$1,906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,513Average$2,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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