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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans from $1,481

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MSY
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,481

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,587
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 1/9-20/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 43m total
  • Melbourne to New Orleans
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($657 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($132 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to New Orleans

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 13 June 2025.

Mon 1/909:45MEL - MSY
2 stops38h 04mAmerican Airlines
Mon 20/1016:21MSY - MEL
1 stop20h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,481
Wed 23/709:30MEL - MSY
2 stops23h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/812:03MSY - MEL
2 stops29h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,679
Mon 15/915:05MEL - MSY
1 stop22h 43mQantas Airways
Sun 21/916:15MSY - MEL
1 stop21h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/6$1,831
Mon 15/915:05MEL - MSY
1 stop22h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/912:37MSY - MEL
3 stops29h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,871
Mon 15/920:30MEL - MSY
3 stops53h 32mAir Canada
Sun 21/911:55MSY - MEL
3 stops32h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 12/6$2,065
Thu 24/710:55MEL - MSY
1 stop22h 16mVirgin Australia
Thu 31/719:14MSY - MEL
1 stop22h 01mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/6$2,837
Fri 5/912:05MEL - MSY
2 stops24h 37mAir New Zealand
Sun 14/919:23MSY - MEL
2 stops24h 27mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/6$8,842

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 1/9

09:45-08:49

2 stops38h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 20/10

16:21-05:00

1 stop20h 39m

$1,481

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Wed 23/7

09:30-21:50

2 stops27h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/8

19:14-08:15

1 stop22h 01m

$1,679

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 15/9

15:05-22:48

1 stop22h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 21/9

16:15-05:00

1 stop21h 45m

$1,831

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 15/9

15:05-22:48

1 stop22h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 21/9

12:37-09:20

3 stops29h 43m

$1,871

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 15/9

20:30-11:02

3 stops53h 32m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 21/9

11:55-11:05

3 stops32h 10m

$2,065

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Thu 24/7

10:55-18:11

1 stop22h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 31/7

19:14-08:15

1 stop22h 01m

$2,837

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Fri 5/9

12:05-21:42

2 stops24h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 14/9

19:23-10:50

2 stops24h 27m

$8,842

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 12/6

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

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 13 June 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 85% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 13 June 2025.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

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 5 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $1,481, American Airlines will fly you from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,679 and $2,630, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 33% 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to New Orleans

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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,145Average$2,301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,530Average$2,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,550Average$2,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,619Average$2,185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,749Average$2,879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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