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Cheap flights from New York to New Orleans from $172

NYC — MSY
24 Sep — 1 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from New York to New Orleans

Tue 8/907:00 -
Nonstop3h 23m
Wed 16/911:15 -
Nonstop3h 13m
Deal found 24/8$366
Wed 7/1006:15 -
1 stop11h 07m
Wed 14/1013:40 -
1 stop6h 46m
Deal found 23/8$370
Sat 19/915:27 -
Nonstop3h 31m
Sat 26/918:53 -
Nonstop3h 06m
Deal found 24/8$373
Wed 28/1015:15 -
Nonstop3h 23m
Sat 31/1017:35 -
Nonstop3h 01m
Deal found 24/8$373
Sat 12/915:27 -
Nonstop3h 31m
Sat 19/918:53 -
Nonstop3h 06m
Deal found 22/8$374
Tue 8/907:30 -
1 stop6h 39m
Tue 15/909:05 -
Nonstop2h 59m
Deal found 20/8$380
Tue 8/907:00 -
Nonstop3h 23m
Fri 11/918:59 -
Nonstop3h 09m
Deal found 21/8$380
Tue 8/918:30 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Wed 16/908:50 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Deal found 24/8$380
Mon 9/1121:28 -
Nonstop3h 31m
Wed 11/1117:26 -
1 stop6h 19m
Deal found 20/8$381
Wed 21/1013:00 -
1 stop6h 28m
Tue 27/1006:00 -
1 stop7h 16m
Deal found 23/8$381
Tue 8/907:00 -
Nonstop3h 23m
Sat 12/911:15 -
Nonstop3h 13m
Deal found 24/8$383
Tue 8/909:00 -
Nonstop3h 24m
Mon 14/913:40 -
1 stop6h 50m
Deal found 21/8$385

Find flight deals from New York to New Orleans

Round-trip from

$366

One-way from

$172

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$408

Good round-trip deal

$463 or less
Delta
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  • 8/9-16/9
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 36m total
  • New York to New Orleans
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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 5/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 01m total
  • New York to New Orleans
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
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New YorkNew Orleans

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

JFKMSY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 15/9

07:00-09:23

Nonstop3h 23m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 19/9

18:53-22:59

Nonstop3h 06m

$373

New YorkNew Orleans

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

JFKMSY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 17/10

14:30-16:51

Nonstop3h 21m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 20/10

17:50-21:48

Nonstop2h 58m

$373

New YorkNew Orleans

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

JFKMSY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 21/10

07:05-09:29

Nonstop3h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 27/10

10:25-14:30

Nonstop3h 05m

$373

New YorkNew Orleans

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

JFKMSY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/10

07:05-09:29

Nonstop3h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 14/10

19:00-22:59

Nonstop2h 59m

$373

New YorkNew Orleans

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

JFKMSY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/10

07:05-09:29

Nonstop3h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/10

19:00-22:59

Nonstop2h 59m

$373

New YorkNew Orleans

LGA New York LaGuardia - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

LGAMSY

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/11

07:35-09:55

Nonstop3h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/11

17:35-21:36

Nonstop3h 01m

$373

New YorkNew Orleans

LGA New York LaGuardia - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

LGAMSY

New York LaGuardia

Wed 28/10

15:15-17:38

Nonstop3h 23m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 31/10

17:35-21:36

Nonstop3h 01m

$373

New YorkNew Orleans

LGA New York LaGuardia - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

LGAMSY

New York LaGuardia

Tue 29/9

07:40-09:53

Nonstop3h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 7/10

18:35-22:30

Nonstop2h 55m

$373
Fastest return journey

New YorkNew Orleans

LGA New York LaGuardia - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

LGAMSY

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/9

18:30-20:45

Nonstop3h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 16/9

08:50-12:40

Nonstop2h 50m

$380

New YorkNew Orleans

LGA New York LaGuardia - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

LGAMSY

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/11

17:35-20:10

Nonstop3h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 14/11

06:45-14:50

1 stop7h 05m

$387

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to New Orleans

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to New Orleans?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to New Orleans (average of $380). Flying from New York to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $554). 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.

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York to New Orleans in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from New York to New Orleans

The most flights from NYC to MSY are scheduled on a Thursday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
New York to New Orleans flights typically cost between $289 and $540 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $366 on Delta (8 Sept–16 Sept).

How often are flights from New York to New Orleans delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between New York and New Orleans have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 161 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to New Orleans flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to New Orleans flights?

Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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

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 90 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 20 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 Delta, JetBlue, and Southwest fly from New York to New Orleans in about 3h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 1902 km. All flights are typically direct.

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

    When deciding which route to take from New York to New Orleans, consider New Windsor Stewart - New Orleans Louis Armstrong, Newark - New Orleans Louis Armstrong or New York John F Kennedy Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong, as they are the most popular.

  • 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: KLM (73%), Delta (64%), Virgin Atlantic( 64%).

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to New Orleans?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to New Orleans (average of $380). Flying from New York to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $554). 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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