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Cheap flights from Melbourne to New Orleans from $1,349

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MSY
10 Mar — 17 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 February 2026.

Fri 6/312:00
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops23h 53m
American Airlines
Sat 14/318:09
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops23h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,349
Tue 24/309:00
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops23h 02m
American Airlines
Tue 31/313:15
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops25h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,388
Tue 24/312:00
MEL
-
MSY
1 stop33h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 31/307:00
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,579
Thu 19/213:00
MEL
-
MSY
1 stop24h 08m
United Airlines
Mon 23/216:00
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops49h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,660
Tue 7/707:10
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops24h 55m
Qantas Airways
Sun 12/719:58
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop42h 02m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/2$1,946
Thu 19/211:05
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops21h 58m
Qantas Airways
Sun 22/215:01
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops26h 04m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 4/2$2,013
Sun 8/210:00
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops22h 40m
Qantas Airways
Sat 14/215:01
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop20h 59m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/2$2,090
Fri 6/306:40
MEL
-
MSY
3 stops43h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/311:34
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops32h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$2,129

Find flight deals from Melbourne to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 8 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,349

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,666
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 6/3-14/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 47h 14m total
  • Melbourne to New Orleans
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MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

16:05-18:53

1 stop19h 48m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 14/3

07:00-05:00

1 stop30h 00m

$1,349

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

09:00-16:02

2 stops23h 02m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 31/3

13:15-06:45

2 stops25h 30m

$1,388

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Tue 24/3

12:00-05:44

1 stop33h 44m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 31/3

07:00-06:45

2 stops31h 45m

$1,579

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

11:30-21:49

2 stops27h 19m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 23/2

16:00-09:30

2 stops48h 30m

$1,660

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

06:40-09:38

3 stops43h 58m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 14/3

11:34-12:25

2 stops32h 51m

$2,129

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

10:20-20:28

3 stops51h 08m

$3,992

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

07:00-17:20

3 stops50h 20m

$3,998

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

07:20-17:00

2 stops50h 40m

$5,094

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 9/3

07:20-14:12

2 stops46h 52m

$5,471

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sun 8/3

12:00-12:42

1 stop41h 42m

$6,345

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Deals found on 4/2

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to New Orleans (average of $768). Flying from Melbourne to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,730). 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 8 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways from Melbourne to New Orleans by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

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
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Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

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
7.6
Good
436 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

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
988 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

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
9,255 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

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 Melbourne 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 Melbourne?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY), located 18.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to New Orleans. 5 airlines have flights to Louis Armstrong from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to New Orleans Louis Armstrong should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to New Orleans?

    A quick flight from Melbourne to New Orleans can take about 19h 48m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,349. The distance from Melbourne to New Orleans is about 14917 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to New Orleans round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to New Orleans round-trip from $1,062. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air New Zealand, from $1,093, and Qantas Airways, from $1,198. Virgin Australia is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to New Orleans?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to New Orleans?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to New Orleans (average of $768). Flying from Melbourne to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,730). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to New Orleans

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to New Orleans. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 8 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,062Average$1,752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,093Average$1,974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,198Average$1,794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,251Average$1,665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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