Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans from $1,305

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MSY
26 Dec — 2 Jan1
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 26 November 2025.

Tue 9/1216:05MEL - MSY
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1215:35MSY - MEL
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$1,404
Sun 7/1212:00MEL - MSY
2 stops24h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 14/1209:17MSY - MEL
2 stops26h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/11$1,405
Sun 7/1216:05MEL - MSY
1 stop39h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 15/1215:35MSY - MEL
1 stop20h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/11$1,407
Sun 7/1212:00MEL - MSY
2 stops27h 42mAmerican Airlines
Thu 18/1209:46MSY - MEL
2 stops26h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/11$1,409
Tue 9/1216:05MEL - MSY
1 stop19h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 16/1210:23MSY - MEL
1 stop25h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/11$1,419
Sat 6/1213:00MEL - MSY
1 stop23h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 13/1208:00MSY - MEL
2 stops33h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/11$1,422

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 26 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,305

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,904
Delta
  • Delta
  • 4/2-19/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 19m total
  • Melbourne to New Orleans
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($289 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($115 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Price

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Wed 4/2

10:10-23:25

2 stops30h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 20/2

15:03-08:00

1 stop23h 57m

$1,305

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

10:10-18:08

2 stops24h 58m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 17/2

19:15-08:00

2 stops43h 45m

$1,305

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

10:10-16:20

2 stops23h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 19/2

19:12-08:00

2 stops43h 48m

$1,306

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sun 8/2

10:10-18:08

2 stops24h 58m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 16/2

06:15-08:00

1 stop32h 45m

$1,306

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Wed 4/2

10:10-17:41

2 stops24h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 19/2

20:00-08:00

1 stop43h 00m

$1,306

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

10:10-18:05

2 stops24h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 15/2

19:12-08:00

2 stops43h 48m

$1,306

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

10:10-18:05

2 stops24h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 18/2

05:25-08:00

2 stops33h 35m

$1,306

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Deals found on 25/11

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans (average of $929). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,848). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 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 26 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways from Melbourne Airport 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.

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?

    Located just 18.4 km from the city centre, New Orleans Louis Armstrong is the airport most travellers will use when flying to New Orleans from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Louis Armstrong (MSY) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 4 different airlines.

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

    A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans can take about 30h 15m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,305. Airlines will cover a distance of 14917 km.

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

    Currently priced at $1,154, Virgin Australia will fly you from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans and back. In addition to Virgin Australia, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air New Zealand and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,187 and $1,427, respectively. Virgin Australia is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 Airport to New Orleans?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans (average of $929). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,848). 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 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to New Orleans

Discover the top 5 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 26 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,154Average$1,903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,187Average$1,881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,426Average$1,562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,427Average$1,824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,640Average$1,907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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