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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans from $1,348

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MSY
24 Jun — 1 Jul1
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 25 May 2026.

Sat 23/510:55
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops26h 51m
United Airlines
Sat 30/514:21
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops26h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/5$1,348
Wed 19/813:35
MEL
-
MSY
1 stop23h 11m
American Airlines
Sat 24/1009:45
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop27h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/5$1,567
Thu 4/609:00
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops23h 08m
Qantas Airways
Sun 7/619:56
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops23h 39m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/5$1,820
Wed 10/610:00
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops25h 32m
Delta
Mon 15/607:28
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops33h 22m
Delta
Deal found 20/5$2,277
Wed 8/710:00
MEL
-
MSY
1 stop26h 51m
Delta
Wed 15/708:03
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop32h 47m
Delta
Deal found 24/5$2,382
Mon 6/720:50
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops47h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 13/719:35
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop44h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/5$2,451
Thu 4/609:45
MEL
-
MSY
1 stop34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/619:35
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop44h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5$2,544
Wed 8/708:00
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops36h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/717:19
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops44h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/5$2,786

Find 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 25 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,567

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,237
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 19/8-24/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 26m total
  • Melbourne to New Orleans
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MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

10:00-21:47

1 stop26h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 15/6

17:10-07:50

1 stop23h 40m

$2,277

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Wed 8/7

10:00-21:51

1 stop26h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 15/7

13:30-07:50

2 stops27h 20m

$2,382

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 6/7

20:50-05:00

2 stops47h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 13/7

19:35-06:45

1 stop44h 10m

$2,451

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Thu 4/6

16:05-08:46

3 stops31h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 7/6

19:56-10:35

2 stops23h 39m

$3,239

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans (average of $1,237). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,165). 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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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 25 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines 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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,042 reviews
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Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,042 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,042 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,751 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,042 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,630 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,042 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tania,May 2026

SYD - DFW

The trip was great and the flight attendants were lovely. It was my honeymoon and ai thought I lost my gold brecelet. They searched until they found it and gave us a bottle of champaign to celebrate our honeymoon. They were lovely!

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 3 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 26h 47m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,277. 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 $1,185, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,291 and $1,517, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 27% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans (average of $1,237). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,165). 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 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to New Orleans

Discover the top 3 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 25 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,185Average$1,542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,291Average$1,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,517Average$1,764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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