Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans from $721

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MSY
19 Aug — 26 Aug1
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 14 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,654

One-way from

$721

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,748
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 10/11-24/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 59m total
  • Melbourne to New Orleans
15/10
  • 15/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 36m total
  • Melbourne to New Orleans
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($411 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($124 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 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 14 August 2025.

Mon 10/1113:00MEL - MSY
1 stop26h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 24/1114:45MSY - MEL
1 stop26h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,654
Fri 24/1011:55MEL - MSY
1 stop28h 04mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/1114:45MSY - MEL
1 stop26h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/8$1,667
Fri 24/1006:45MEL - MSY
3 stops44h 17mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1118:05MSY - MEL
3 stops50h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$1,715
Mon 10/1107:25MEL - MSY
3 stops50h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1118:05MSY - MEL
3 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$1,816
Wed 19/1107:25MEL - MSY
3 stops50h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1218:05MSY - MEL
3 stops49h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8$1,831
Mon 15/910:55MEL - MSY
1 stop20h 22mUnited Airlines
Sun 21/917:27MSY - MEL
1 stop23h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$1,889
Sat 27/910:55MEL - MSY
1 stop20h 22mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/1019:25MSY - MEL
2 stops45h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$2,004
Fri 26/913:25MEL - MSY
2 stops30h 31mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/1010:56MSY - MEL
3 stops34h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$2,027

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Melbourne

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Depart

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Price

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 10/11

13:00-22:59

2 stops26h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 24/11

14:45-10:00

1 stop26h 15m

$1,654

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 15/9

10:55-16:17

1 stop20h 22m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 21/9

14:25-08:15

2 stops50h 50m

$1,654

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 1/9

10:55-08:45

2 stops36h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 20/10

17:18-09:15

2 stops23h 57m

$1,654

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Wed 19/11

13:00-21:34

2 stops25h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 1/12

14:35-09:30

2 stops25h 55m

$1,654

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

06:45-05:21

3 stops38h 36m

$721

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Wed 3/9

12:50-20:50

3 stops47h 00m

$945

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

11:55-23:15

2 stops27h 20m

$995

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Fri 26/9

09:30-17:43

3 stops47h 13m

$995

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Wed 3/9

10:55-17:45

2 stops45h 50m

$995

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Thu 25/9

00:30-04:56

3 stops43h 26m

$1,232

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/8

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Cheapflights Insights

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 14 August 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.

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

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans?

Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 69% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Auckland (AKL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,339.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dallas (DFW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 06m.

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 14 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andVirgin Australia 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.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

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.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,654, United Airlines will fly you from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. United Airlines is currently priced 20% 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?

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  • How can I 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?

    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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,139Average$1,879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,176Average$2,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,523Average$2,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,612Average$2,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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