How long is the flight from Melbourne to New Orleans?

A quick flight from Melbourne to New Orleans can take about 20h 03m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,647. The distance from Melbourne to New Orleans is about 14917 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back. 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 $1,124. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air New Zealand, from $1,157, and United Airlines, from $1,390. Virgin Australia is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination. Find deals

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to New Orleans?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time. 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?

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

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to New Orleans?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to New Orleans?

June is one of the best times of the year to fly to New Orleans from Melbourne. Prices for June average $2,030 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,250. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a June flight can save you 44% on your journey compared to booking in December

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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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to New Orleans

Round-trip from	$1,353
One-way from	$716
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$1,969

19/11-1/12
6 total stops
101h 07m total
Melbourne to New Orleans

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9/11
2 total stops
23h 41m total
Melbourne to New Orleans

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($310 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($124 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 12 September 2025.

Wed 19/1107:25MEL - MSY

3 stops50h 52mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1218:05MSY - MEL

3 stops50h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,353

Mon 10/1107:25MEL - MSY

3 stops50h 52mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/1118:05MSY - MEL

3 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,411

Sat 25/1009:45MEL - MSY

1 stop21h 13mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1115:53MSY - MEL

1 stop25h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,576

Sun 26/1012:00MEL - MSY

1 stop33h 31mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1105:00MSY - MEL

1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,615

Wed 12/1112:00MEL - MSY

1 stop25h 56mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1115:41MSY - MEL

1 stop24h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,620

Mon 10/1116:05MEL - MSY

1 stop20h 03mQantas Airways

Mon 24/1115:35MSY - MEL

1 stop20h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/9$1,647

Wed 19/1116:05MEL - MSY

1 stop24h 00mQantas Airways

Mon 1/1214:07MSY - MEL

1 stop21h 53mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/9$1,650

Mon 15/910:55MEL - MSY

2 stops27h 33mUnited Airlines

Sun 21/917:15MSY - MEL

2 stops47h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,651

Sun 19/1010:30MEL - MSY

2 stops21h 33mUnited Airlines

Fri 31/1014:35MSY - MEL

2 stops25h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,654

Tue 11/1112:00MEL - MSY

1 stop25h 56mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1115:41MSY - MEL

1 stop24h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,660

Wed 12/1116:05MEL - MSY

1 stop21h 25mQantas Airways

Tue 25/1117:05MSY - MEL

1 stop42h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/9$1,693

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Wed 19/1107:25MEL - MSY

3 stops50h 52mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/1218:05MSY - MEL

3 stops50h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,353

Mon 10/1116:05MEL - MSY

1 stop20h 03mQantas Airways

Mon 24/1115:35MSY - MEL

1 stop20h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/9$1,647

Wed 19/1112:00MEL - MSY

2 stops28h 05mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/1205:15MSY - MEL

1 stop30h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,650

Mon 10/1113:00MEL - MSY

1 stop26h 44mUnited Airlines

Mon 24/1114:14MSY - MEL

2 stops26h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,651

Mon 10/1107:25MEL - MSY

3 stops50h 52mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/1118:05MSY - MEL

3 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,411

Wed 19/1116:05MEL - MSY

1 stop24h 00mQantas Airways

Mon 1/1214:07MSY - MEL

1 stop21h 53mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/9$1,650

Sun 19/1010:30MEL - MSY

2 stops21h 33mUnited Airlines

Fri 31/1014:35MSY - MEL

2 stops25h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,654

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Mon 15/910:55MEL - MSY

2 stops27h 33mUnited Airlines

Sun 21/917:15MSY - MEL

2 stops47h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,651

Sun 19/1010:30MEL - MSY

2 stops21h 33mUnited Airlines

Fri 31/1014:35MSY - MEL

2 stops25h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,654

Sun 19/1016:05MEL - MSY

1 stop19h 56mAmerican Airlines

Fri 31/1007:18MSY - MEL

1 stop29h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,746

Sun 19/1006:45MEL - MSY

3 stops38h 46mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1006:00MSY - MEL

2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,929

Sat 25/1009:45MEL - MSY

1 stop21h 13mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1115:53MSY - MEL

1 stop25h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,576

Sat 25/1021:00MEL - MSY

2 stops37h 57mQantas Airways

Sat 1/1118:10MSY - MEL

1 stop42h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/9$1,927

Sat 25/1011:55MEL - MSY

2 stops25h 36mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/1114:22MSY - MEL

2 stops51h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,950

Sun 26/1012:00MEL - MSY

1 stop33h 31mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1105:00MSY - MEL

1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9$1,615

Sun 26/1012:00MEL - MSY

2 stops25h 40mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/1109:05MSY - MEL

2 stops31h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,953

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10:30-16:03

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14:35-08:30

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MEL - MSY

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14:15-20:56

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$716

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Sat 8/11

00:35-19:05

3 stops59h 30m

$2,010

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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 85% 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

505 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

505 reviews

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8.0

Very Good

505 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

416 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 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

905 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 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

8,937 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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Reviews

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.

Related info for your journey

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 20h 03m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,647. The distance from Melbourne to New Orleans is about 14917 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
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 $1,124. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air New Zealand, from $1,157, and United Airlines, from $1,390. Virgin Australia is 44% 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to New Orleans

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Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,124	Average$2,069	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,157	Average$2,090	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,390	Average$1,939	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,598	Average$2,037	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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