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Cheap flights from New York to New Orleans from $76

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MSY
15 Mar — 22 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 13 February 2026.

Sat 30/509:15
JFK
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MSY
Nonstop3h 16m
JetBlue
Sat 6/615:15
MSY
-
JFK
1 stop5h 36m
JetBlue
Deal found 12/2$212
Sat 25/416:37
LGA
-
MSY
1 stop7h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 5/511:06
MSY
-
LGA
1 stop10h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 12/2$212
Tue 28/416:37
LGA
-
MSY
1 stop17h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 6/506:15
MSY
-
LGA
1 stop11h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 10/2$215
Tue 28/406:00
LGA
-
MSY
2 stops13h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/519:54
MSY
-
LGA
1 stop13h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$218
Wed 29/416:37
LGA
-
MSY
1 stop7h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/411:44
MSY
-
LGA
1 stop8h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$223
Tue 28/406:00
LGA
-
MSY
2 stops13h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/419:54
MSY
-
LGA
1 stop13h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$225
Tue 28/412:59
LGA
-
MSY
1 stop10h 17m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 29/419:54
MSY
-
LGA
1 stop13h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 10/2$228
Tue 28/406:00
LGA
-
MSY
2 stops13h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/506:15
MSY
-
LGA
1 stop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$232
Wed 29/416:37
LGA
-
MSY
1 stop7h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 6/506:15
MSY
-
LGA
1 stop11h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 10/2$233
Wed 29/416:37
LGA
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MSY
1 stop7h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/511:44
MSY
-
LGA
1 stop8h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$239
Thu 30/422:00
LGA
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MSY
1 stop13h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/519:54
MSY
-
LGA
1 stop13h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$243
Mon 9/314:00
JFK
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MSY
Nonstop3h 36m
JetBlue
Thu 12/316:30
MSY
-
JFK
1 stop6h 48m
JetBlue
Deal found 12/2$245

Find 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 13 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$212

One-way from

$76

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

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Average price

$434

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  • 8h 52m total
  • New York to New Orleans
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  • 11/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 23m total
  • New York to New Orleans
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 13 February 2026.
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NewarkNew Orleans

EWR - MSY

EWRMSY

Newark

Sun 22/3

07:00-09:28

Nonstop3h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 25/3

06:00-09:54

Nonstop2h 54m

$291

New YorkNew Orleans

JFK - MSY

JFKMSY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 24/3

08:00-10:36

Nonstop3h 36m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 31/3

20:04-00:05

Nonstop3h 01m

$291

NewarkNew Orleans

EWR - MSY

EWRMSY

Newark

Mon 4/5

16:35-18:49

Nonstop3h 14m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/5

06:00-10:03

Nonstop3h 03m

$291

New YorkNew Orleans

JFK - MSY

JFKMSY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/5

08:00-10:31

Nonstop3h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/5

19:48-23:59

Nonstop3h 11m

$291

NewarkNew Orleans

EWR - MSY

EWRMSY

Newark

Mon 9/3

21:29-23:59

Nonstop3h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 13/3

06:00-09:54

Nonstop2h 54m

$291

New YorkNew Orleans

JFK - MSY

JFKMSY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 18/4

16:29-19:00

Nonstop3h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 21/4

19:55-23:59

Nonstop3h 04m

$291

NewarkNew Orleans

EWR - MSY

EWRMSY

Newark

Mon 16/3

21:29-23:59

Nonstop3h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 19/3

06:00-09:54

Nonstop2h 54m

$291

New YorkNew Orleans

JFK - MSY

JFKMSY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/6

08:40-11:04

Nonstop3h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 13/6

19:40-23:54

Nonstop3h 14m

$291

NewarkNew Orleans

EWR - MSY

EWRMSY

Newark

Sun 12/4

21:29-23:54

Nonstop3h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 15/4

06:00-09:59

Nonstop2h 59m

$291

New YorkNew Orleans

JFK - MSY

JFKMSY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 21/4

16:29-19:00

Nonstop3h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 23/4

19:55-23:59

Nonstop3h 04m

$291

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

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

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 6 February 2026.

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to New Orleans (average of $97). Flying from New York to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $159). 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?

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 13 February 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New York to New Orleans in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 13 February 2026.

The most flights from NYC to MSY are scheduled on a Thursday (36 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

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

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 158 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, Spirit Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

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 23 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 United Airlines and Delta fly from New York to New Orleans in about 3h 28m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 1876 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: Kenya Airways (83%), LATAM Airlines (79%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL( 75%).

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to New Orleans (average of $97). Flying from New York to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $159). 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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