Cheap flights from New York to New Orleans from $98

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MSY
8 Sep — 15 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New York to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 3 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$195

One-way from

$98

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$273

Good round-trip deal

$159 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 18/10-20/10
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 04m total
  • New York to New Orleans
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 3/11
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 27m total
  • New York to New Orleans
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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Cheapest flights from New York to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 September 2025.

Tue 9/916:42EWR - MSY
Nonstop3h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 13/909:35MSY - EWR
Nonstop2h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/9$195
Wed 8/1008:05JFK - MSY
Nonstop3h 28mDelta
Sat 11/1019:56MSY - JFK
Nonstop3h 03mDelta
Deal found 2/9$195
Tue 21/1017:30LGA - MSY
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Wed 22/1012:30MSY - LGA
Nonstop2h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 1/9$195
Sat 20/915:59JFK - MSY
Nonstop3h 29mDelta
Sat 27/919:35MSY - JFK
Nonstop3h 12mDelta
Deal found 2/9$196
Tue 23/910:59LGA - MSY
1 stop8h 54mSpirit Airlines
Tue 23/920:19MSY - LGA
1 stop12h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/9$201
Mon 27/1021:17EWR - MSY
Nonstop3h 27mUnited Airlines
Thu 30/1019:59MSY - EWR
Nonstop2h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/8$210
Sat 25/1012:20JFK - MSY
Nonstop3h 09mJetBlue
Tue 28/1011:40MSY - JFK
Nonstop2h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 31/8$210
Sat 4/1010:40LGA - MSY
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Tue 7/1012:30MSY - LGA
Nonstop2h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 2/9$210
Tue 11/1121:17EWR - MSY
Nonstop3h 27mUnited Airlines
Sat 15/1106:05MSY - EWR
Nonstop2h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/9$212
Tue 16/916:42EWR - MSY
Nonstop3h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 19/919:58MSY - EWR
Nonstop2h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/9$218
Sun 12/1008:05JFK - MSY
Nonstop3h 28mDelta
Sat 18/1019:56MSY - JFK
Nonstop3h 03mDelta
Deal found 2/9$218
Fri 24/1017:30LGA - MSY
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Tue 28/1012:30MSY - LGA
Nonstop2h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 2/9$218

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NewarkNew Orleans

EWR - MSY

EWRMSY

Newark

Wed 17/9

16:42-18:52

Nonstop3h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 20/9

09:35-13:29

Nonstop2h 54m

$195

New YorkNew Orleans

JFK - MSY

JFKMSY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 27/9

08:00-10:20

Nonstop3h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 25/10

19:56-23:59

Nonstop3h 03m

$195

New YorkNew Orleans

JFK - MSY

JFKMSY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 27/9

07:30-09:44

Nonstop3h 14m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 22/10

10:36-14:34

Nonstop2h 58m

$195

New YorkNew Orleans

LGA - MSY

LGAMSY

New York LaGuardia

Tue 21/10

17:30-20:00

Nonstop3h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 22/10

12:30-16:20

Nonstop2h 50m

$195

New YorkNew Orleans

JFK - MSY

JFKMSY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/12

16:31-19:04

Nonstop3h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 16/12

19:59-23:58

Nonstop2h 59m

$195

New YorkNew Orleans

JFK - MSY

JFKMSY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 29/9

07:33-09:49

Nonstop3h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/10

15:22-19:29

Nonstop3h 07m

$195

New YorkNew Orleans

JFK - MSY

JFKMSY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 29/10

16:30-19:01

Nonstop3h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/11

19:56-23:59

Nonstop3h 03m

$195

New YorkNew Orleans

JFK - MSY

JFKMSY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 22/9

08:00-10:20

Nonstop3h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 29/9

19:35-23:47

Nonstop3h 12m

$195

New YorkNew Orleans

JFK - MSY

JFKMSY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 21/10

08:05-10:33

Nonstop3h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 21/10

19:56-23:59

Nonstop3h 03m

$195

New YorkNew Orleans

JFK - MSY

JFKMSY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 27/9

08:00-10:20

Nonstop3h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 27/9

19:35-23:47

Nonstop3h 12m

$195

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Best time to book a flight from New York to New Orleans

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How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New York to New Orleans may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 74 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 September 2025.

When flying from New York to New Orleans, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from New York to New Orleans

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to New Orleans. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 3 September 2025.

The most flights from NYC to MSY are scheduled on a Tuesday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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 New York?

    For a flight from New York to New Orleans, you will be flying into Louis Armstrong. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is just 18.4 km from the centre vof the city. Louis Armstrong is the only New Orleans airport and it handles 17 inbound flights from New York per day. 0 airlines have flights to New Orleans Louis Armstrong from New York on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from New York to New Orleans?

    Airlines like JetBlue, Delta, and Southwest fly from New York to New Orleans in about 3h 14m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 51m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1901 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to New Orleans one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $98. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from New York to New Orleans for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to New Orleans?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to New Orleans?

    Before booking your flight to New Orleans from New York, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: China Eastern (86%), LATAM Airlines (84%), KLM( 81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to New Orleans?

    The cheapest flight price from New York to New Orleans is $159. On average you can expect to pay $167. The most popular route, (New Windsor Stewart - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), can usually be booked for $254.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to New Orleans?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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.

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