Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to New Orleans?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne to New Orleans flights typically cost between $1,785 and $2,496 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,293 on United Airlines (2 Feb-9 Feb). Find deals

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to New Orleans?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Melbourne to New Orleans flights typically cost between $1,785 and $2,496 in February.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,293 on United Airlines (2 Feb-9 Feb). Find deals

Question 2

How long is the flight from Melbourne to New Orleans?

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A quick flight from Melbourne to New Orleans can take about 20h 36m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,356. 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

Question 3

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to New Orleans round-trip from $1,127. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air New Zealand, from $1,159, and United Airlines, from $1,327. Virgin Australia is 40% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination. Find deals

Question 4

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

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to New Orleans (average of $907). Flying from Melbourne to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,835). 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. Find deals

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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.

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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).

Question 7

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to New Orleans?

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

Question 8

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

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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 84% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Question 9

What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Melbourne?

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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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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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to New Orleans?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Melbourne to New Orleans flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to New Orleans?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Melbourne to New Orleans for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to New Orleans with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Melbourne to New Orleans flexibly with Cheapflights today.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to New Orleans become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Melbourne to New Orleans flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	$1,293
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$2,352

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,127	Average$1,859	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,159	Average$1,837	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,336	Average$1,770	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,602	Average$1,749	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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