How long is the flight from Melbourne to New Orleans?

A quick flight from Melbourne to New Orleans can take about 26h 10m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,707. The distance from Melbourne to New Orleans is about 14917 km. Find deals

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 $1,141. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air New Zealand, from $1,174, and United Airlines, from $1,412. Virgin Australia is 40% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination. Find deals

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. Find deals

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 airlines that fly from Melbourne to New Orleans?

United Airlines, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to New Orleans.

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. 4 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.

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.

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Average price	$1,877

3/11-17/11
5 total stops
55h 38m total
Melbourne to New Orleans

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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 10 October 2025.

Mon 3/1114:15MEL - MSY

3 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 17/1115:42MSY - MEL

2 stops28h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10$1,554

Mon 24/1114:15MEL - MSY

3 stops35h 28mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1215:45MSY - MEL

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/10$1,653

Wed 19/1108:35MEL - MSY

2 stops26h 10mAir New Zealand

Mon 1/1217:17MSY - MEL

2 stops24h 38mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/10$1,707

Sun 23/1110:35MEL - MSY

2 stops24h 10mAir New Zealand

Sun 30/1107:00MSY - MEL

2 stops33h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 8/10$1,784

Mon 24/1112:10MEL - MSY

2 stops22h 35mAir New Zealand

Mon 1/1217:17MSY - MEL

2 stops23h 08mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/10$1,794

Mon 10/1112:10MEL - MSY

2 stops24h 55mAir New Zealand

Mon 24/1117:17MSY - MEL

2 stops24h 38mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/10$1,934

Best flights from Melbourne to New Orleans
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to New Orleans that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 October 2025.

Mon 3/1114:15MEL - MSY

3 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 17/1110:33MSY - MEL

3 stops33h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10$1,623

Wed 19/1108:35MEL - MSY

2 stops26h 10mAir New Zealand

Mon 1/1217:17MSY - MEL

2 stops24h 38mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/10$1,707

Tue 10/312:00MEL - MSY

2 stops26h 13mAmerican Airlines

Sat 14/307:40MSY - MEL

2 stops33h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/10$2,134

Mon 24/1112:10MEL - MSY

2 stops22h 35mAir New Zealand

Mon 1/1217:17MSY - MEL

2 stops23h 08mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/10$1,794

Mon 10/1120:30MEL - MSY

3 stops61h 47mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/1118:05MSY - MEL

3 stops52h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/10$2,004

Mon 10/1112:10MEL - MSY

2 stops24h 55mAir New Zealand

Mon 24/1117:17MSY - MEL

2 stops24h 38mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/10$1,934

Wed 19/1116:05MEL - MSY

1 stop24h 00mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/1215:35MSY - MEL

2 stops24h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10$2,361

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Mon 3/1114:15MEL - MSY

3 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 17/1115:42MSY - MEL

2 stops28h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10$1,554

Mon 10/1112:10MEL - MSY

2 stops24h 55mAir New Zealand

Mon 24/1117:17MSY - MEL

2 stops24h 38mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/10$1,934

Wed 19/1108:35MEL - MSY

2 stops26h 10mAir New Zealand

Mon 1/1217:17MSY - MEL

2 stops24h 38mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/10$1,707

Sun 23/1110:35MEL - MSY

2 stops24h 10mAir New Zealand

Sun 30/1107:00MSY - MEL

2 stops33h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 8/10$1,784

Mon 24/1114:15MEL - MSY

3 stops35h 28mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1215:45MSY - MEL

2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/10$1,653

Mon 24/1112:10MEL - MSY

2 stops22h 35mAir New Zealand

Mon 1/1217:17MSY - MEL

2 stops23h 08mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/10$1,794

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Mon 3/11

14:15-00:20

3 stops27h 05m

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Mon 17/11

10:33-13:15

3 stops33h 42m

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MEL - MSY

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Wed 19/11

08:35-17:45

2 stops26h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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17:17-10:55

2 stops24h 38m

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MEL - MSY

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12:10-17:45

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17:17-09:25

2 stops23h 08m

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12:10-20:05

2 stops24h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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17:17-10:55

2 stops24h 38m

$1,934

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MEL - MSY

MELMSY

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Mon 10/11

20:30-17:17

3 stops61h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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18:05-15:35

3 stops52h 30m

$2,004

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MEL - MSY

MELMSY

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12:00-22:13

2 stops26h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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07:40-09:30

2 stops33h 50m

$2,134

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MEL - MSY

MELMSY

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Wed 19/11

16:05-23:05

1 stop24h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/12

15:35-09:30

2 stops24h 55m

$2,361

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to New Orleans (average of $968). Flying from Melbourne to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,047). 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.

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to New Orleans in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 84% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

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

513 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

513 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

513 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

419 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

513 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

917 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

513 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,973 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

513 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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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. 4 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 26h 10m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,707. 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 $1,141. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air New Zealand, from $1,174, and United Airlines, from $1,412. Virgin Australia is 40% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to New Orleans (average of $968). Flying from Melbourne to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,047). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,141	Average$2,023	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,174	Average$1,804	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,412	Average$1,930	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,622	Average$2,068	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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