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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans from $860

MEL — MSY
20 Sep — 27 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to New Orleans

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to New Orleans

Thu 20/810:55 -
1 stop22h 45m
Fri 28/812:03 -
2 stops29h 12m
Deal found 19/8$1,368
Wed 28/1007:00 -
2 stops23h 54m
Sat 28/1118:32 -
2 stops23h 58m
Deal found 17/8$1,668
Thu 1/1010:55 -
2 stops25h 49m
Thu 8/1018:01 -
2 stops47h 14m
Deal found 17/8$1,802
Wed 28/1011:45 -
1 stop22h 50m
Sat 28/1108:00 -
1 stop33h 30m
Deal found 17/8$1,808
Sun 1/1108:15 -
2 stops31h 05m
Sat 7/1108:00 -
2 stops31h 55m
Deal found 19/8$1,980
Sun 1/1106:00 -
2 stops32h 39m
Sat 7/1107:40 -
1 stop31h 20m
Deal found 19/8$2,016
Mon 21/908:15 -
2 stops26h 56m
Mon 28/915:46 -
1 stop22h 14m
Deal found 17/8$2,352
Mon 17/818:50 -
2 stops37h 21m
Mon 26/1019:46 -
1 stop41h 14m
Deal found 17/8$2,477
Wed 28/1007:00 -
3 stops43h 23m
Sat 28/1111:30 -
3 stops33h 05m
Deal found 17/8$2,481

Find flight deals from Melbourne to New Orleans

Round-trip from

$1,668

One-way from

$860

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,586
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 28/10-28/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 47h 52m total
  • Melbourne to New Orleans
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 11/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 56m total
  • Melbourne to New Orleans
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($368 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($84 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL Melbourne - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MELMSY

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

07:00-14:54

2 stops23h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 28/11

18:32-11:30

2 stops23h 58m

$1,668

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL Melbourne - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MELMSY

Melbourne

Thu 1/10

10:55-22:51

1 stop26h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/10

18:01-08:30

2 stops46h 29m

$1,802

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL Melbourne - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MELMSY

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

11:45-18:35

1 stop22h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 28/11

08:00-10:30

1 stop33h 30m

$1,808

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL Melbourne - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

08:15-23:20

2 stops31h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/11

08:00-08:55

2 stops31h 55m

$1,980

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL Melbourne - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 21/9

08:15-17:43

2 stops24h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 28/9

18:33-10:00

2 stops24h 27m

$2,470

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL Melbourne - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MELMSY

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

20:20-14:54

2 stops34h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 28/11

11:30-13:35

3 stops33h 05m

$2,592

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL Melbourne - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

10:20-18:48

2 stops24h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/11

11:30-13:35

3 stops33h 05m

$2,672

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL Melbourne - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MELMSY

Melbourne

Thu 1/10

08:00-17:43

2 stops24h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/10

15:45-11:40

3 stops27h 55m

$3,243
Cheapest one-way

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL Melbourne - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MELMSY

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

10:10-21:06

1 stop27h 56m

$860

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL Melbourne - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MELMSY

Melbourne

Tue 8/12

12:45-05:00

2 stops33h 15m

$1,096

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to New Orleans

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Orleans from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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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 $1,343). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,357). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to New Orleans flights typically cost between $1,760 and $1,830 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,668 on American Airlines (28 Oct–28 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

See what other customers who have flown with United 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,106 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,106 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,106 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!

Related info for your journey

  • 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 1 airline.

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

    A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans can take about 23h 54m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,668. Airlines will cover a distance of 14917 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $1,188, 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 30% 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 $1,343). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,357). 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 airline flying from Melbourne to New Orleans

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,188Average$1,518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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