Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans from $1,558

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MSY
3 Jun — 10 Jun1
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 4 May 2026.

Sun 14/610:55
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops37h 18m
United Airlines
Sun 21/614:21
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops26h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/4$1,558
Thu 11/610:55
MEL
-
MSY
1 stop22h 38m
Virgin Australia
Thu 18/619:04
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop22h 11m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 29/4$1,848
Thu 11/614:30
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/619:35
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop44h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,266
Thu 11/609:45
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops24h 21m
American Airlines
Thu 18/612:16
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops27h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,291
Mon 1/622:45
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops40h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/607:10
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops43h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$2,566
Thu 13/809:45
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops40h 43m
American Airlines
Mon 17/814:49
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop23h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,702
Mon 1/613:35
MEL
-
MSY
1 stop20h 32m
Qantas Airways
Thu 11/619:56
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops23h 04m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/5$2,782
Thu 13/810:55
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops26h 37m
United Airlines
Mon 17/817:35
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops22h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,859

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 4 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,558

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,583
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 14/6-21/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 12m total
  • Melbourne to New Orleans
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sun 14/6

10:55-09:13

2 stops37h 18m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 21/6

14:21-08:15

2 stops26h 54m

$1,558
Fastest return journey

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Thu 13/8

10:55-22:32

2 stops26h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 17/8

17:35-07:30

2 stops22h 55m

$2,859

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Thu 13/8

10:55-18:49

1 stop22h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 17/8

08:45-08:15

1 stop32h 30m

$3,181

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Thu 18/6

16:35-08:34

3 stops30h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 25/6

14:45-06:45

2 stops25h 00m

$3,506

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

16:05-10:35

3 stops33h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 11/6

18:01-10:35

2 stops25h 34m

$3,971

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Thu 11/6

08:35-19:51

2 stops26h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 18/6

14:35-10:55

3 stops29h 20m

$4,086

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sun 14/6

18:00-08:34

3 stops29h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 21/6

14:45-10:00

3 stops28h 15m

$4,514

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Deals found on 30/4

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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 $1,326). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,176). 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 4 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.

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Midhat,Feb 2026

WYA - ADL

Frequent delays, 3rd week in a row. Flight attendants not at all friendly.

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 37h 18m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,558. 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 $1,173, 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 $1,278 and $1,501, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 31% 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 $1,326). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,176). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,173Average$1,527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,278Average$1,400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,501Average$1,746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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