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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans from $737

MEL — MSY
4 Oct — 11 Oct1
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

Sun 18/1021:00 -
2 stops36h 34m
Sun 25/1015:45 -
1 stop21h 15m
Deal found 3/9$1,483
Sun 18/1011:00 -
1 stop22h 02m
Sun 25/1017:57 -
1 stop21h 03m
Deal found 3/9$1,525
Sun 11/1011:00 -
2 stops28h 35m
Mon 19/1007:19 -
1 stop33h 31m
Deal found 30/8$1,528
Fri 16/1011:00 -
2 stops28h 35m
Fri 23/1013:50 -
2 stops25h 20m
Deal found 1/9$1,597
Sun 11/1007:10 -
2 stops31h 41m
Mon 19/1008:05 -
2 stops36h 15m
Deal found 30/8$1,942
Sun 18/1006:15 -
3 stops27h 19m
Sun 25/1010:56 -
1 stop26h 04m
Deal found 3/9$2,161
Sun 11/1011:00 -
1 stop22h 02m
Mon 12/1017:57 -
1 stop22h 53m
Deal found 30/8$2,438
Sun 11/1009:00 -
2 stops24h 34m
Mon 19/1015:45 -
3 stops26h 45m
Deal found 30/8$2,588
Fri 16/1017:35 -
3 stops31h 11m
Fri 23/1014:50 -
2 stops27h 15m
Deal found 1/9$3,042
Sun 11/1009:45 -
2 stops23h 49m
Mon 12/1009:46 -
1 stop27h 14m
Deal found 30/8$3,236

Find flight deals from Melbourne to New Orleans

Round-trip from

$1,483

One-way from

$737

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,922
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 18/10-25/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 49m total
  • Melbourne to New Orleans
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25/10-31/12
  • 25/10-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 27m total
  • Melbourne to New Orleans
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($276 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($86 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL Melbourne - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

13:35-16:13

3 stops42h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$756
Fastest return journey

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL Melbourne - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 26/10

09:10-23:57

1 stop30h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$857

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL Melbourne - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sun 25/10

11:00-12:18

1 stop41h 18m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$941

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL Melbourne - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sat 24/10

11:55-13:16

2 stops41h 21m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,130

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL Melbourne - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sun 18/10

11:00-17:02

1 stop22h 02m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 25/10

17:57-07:00

1 stop21h 03m

$1,525

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL Melbourne - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sun 11/10

11:00-23:35

2 stops28h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 19/10

07:19-08:50

1 stop33h 31m

$1,528

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL Melbourne - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sun 11/10

07:10-22:51

2 stops31h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 19/10

08:05-12:20

2 stops36h 15m

$1,942

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL Melbourne - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MELMSY

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

10:10-23:59

2 stops30h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,126

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL Melbourne - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sun 18/10

06:15-17:34

3 stops27h 19m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 25/10

10:56-05:00

1 stop26h 04m

$2,161

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL Melbourne - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sun 11/10

09:00-17:34

2 stops24h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 19/10

15:45-10:30

3 stops26h 45m

$2,588

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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 $1,330). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,335). 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 $1,916 and $1,933 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,483 on Qantas Airways (18 Oct–25 Oct).

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
10,169 reviews
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Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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
10,169 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,169 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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 27h 19m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,964. 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 $1,177, 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 29% 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 $1,330). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,335). 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$1,177Average$1,500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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