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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans from $1,807

MEL — MSY
21 Oct — 28 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to New Orleans

Tue 3/1112:45 -
2 stops25h 58m
Wed 18/1112:30 -
1 stop29h 00m
Deal found 17/9$1,807
Sat 17/1011:55 -
1 stop20h 52m
Sat 24/1010:31 -
2 stops30h 59m
Deal found 18/9$1,826
Sat 17/1011:55 -
1 stop20h 52m
Sat 24/1008:05 -
1 stop33h 25m
Deal found 18/9$1,893
Mon 19/1011:55 -
1 stop26h 56m
Thu 29/1008:00 -
2 stops38h 15m
Deal found 17/9$1,927
Tue 3/1110:10 -
2 stops28h 47m
Tue 10/1107:00 -
1 stop32h 00m
Deal found 19/9$1,936
Tue 3/1112:45 -
1 stop41h 45m
Tue 10/1108:00 -
1 stop33h 30m
Deal found 19/9$1,944
Tue 3/1112:45 -
1 stop41h 45m
Wed 18/1114:43 -
1 stop26h 47m
Deal found 20/9$1,987
Mon 19/1014:35 -
1 stop22h 57m
Thu 29/1012:38 -
1 stop24h 22m
Deal found 17/9$2,078
Tue 3/1112:10 -
2 stops22h 38m
Tue 10/1108:15 -
3 stops36h 30m
Deal found 19/9$2,430
Wed 11/1110:10 -
2 stops27h 29m
Sun 15/1106:30 -
2 stops32h 30m
Deal found 20/9$2,470

Find flight deals from Melbourne to New Orleans

Round-trip from

$1,807

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$1,938
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 3/11-18/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 58m total
  • Melbourne to New Orleans
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($83 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL Melbourne - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MELMSY

Melbourne

Tue 3/11

12:45-21:43

2 stops25h 58m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 18/11

07:00-09:30

2 stops33h 30m

$1,807
Fastest return journey

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL Melbourne - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sat 17/10

11:55-16:47

1 stop20h 52m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 24/10

10:31-09:30

2 stops30h 59m

$1,826

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL Melbourne - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sat 17/10

11:55-16:47

1 stop20h 52m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 24/10

08:05-09:30

1 stop33h 25m

$1,893

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL Melbourne - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MELMSY

Melbourne

Tue 3/11

10:10-21:57

2 stops28h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/11

07:46-08:00

2 stops31h 14m

$1,936

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL Melbourne - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MELMSY

Melbourne

Tue 3/11

12:10-17:48

2 stops22h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/11

08:15-13:45

3 stops36h 30m

$2,430

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL Melbourne - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MELMSY

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

10:10-20:39

2 stops27h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 15/11

06:30-08:00

2 stops32h 30m

$2,470

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL Melbourne - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MELMSY

Melbourne

Wed 11/11

12:10-21:32

3 stops26h 22m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 15/11

07:00-08:55

3 stops32h 55m

$2,477

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL Melbourne - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 19/10

12:10-20:08

2 stops23h 58m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 29/10

07:00-10:55

3 stops35h 55m

$2,485

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL Melbourne - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sat 17/10

16:45-09:03

3 stops32h 18m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 24/10

18:28-10:05

2 stops23h 37m

$2,732

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to New Orleans

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans (average of $1,313). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,355). 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 $1,865 and $1,979 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,807 on United Airlines (3 Nov–18 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
10,220 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Asha,Sept 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,220 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,220 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Asha,Sept 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

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 20h 52m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,893. 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 $1,185, 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. 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans (average of $1,313). Flying from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $2,355). 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$1,185Average$1,604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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