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Cheap flights from New York to New Orleans from $83

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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — MSY
3 Mar — 10 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 1 February 2026.

Tue 24/218:30
LGA
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MSY
Nonstop3h 50m
Southwest
Fri 27/212:05
MSY
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 30/1$212
Sun 22/217:55
LGA
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 40m
Southwest
Sat 28/212:45
MSY
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 31/1$217
Wed 25/218:30
LGA
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 50m
Southwest
Sat 28/212:45
MSY
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 31/1$218
Sat 21/206:00
JFK
-
MSY
1 stop12h 02m
Frontier
Sat 28/218:46
MSY
-
JFK
1 stop5h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 1/2$220
Wed 11/316:29
JFK
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 33m
Delta
Wed 18/319:57
MSY
-
JFK
Nonstop3h 02m
Delta
Deal found 31/1$225
Tue 24/207:30
LGA
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 42m
Delta
Fri 27/219:59
MSY
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 52m
Delta
Deal found 31/1$225
Wed 25/221:29
EWR
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 28/206:00
MSY
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/2$253
Mon 23/216:14
EWR
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 28m
United Airlines
Thu 26/209:45
MSY
-
EWR
1 stop7h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 31/1$254
Sun 22/216:20
JFK
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 35m
Delta
Sat 28/219:55
MSY
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 59m
Delta
Deal found 31/1$254
Wed 4/316:05
LGA
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 40m
Delta
Thu 19/319:53
MSY
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 50m
Delta
Deal found 31/1$254
Mon 9/316:21
EWR
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MSY
Nonstop3h 24m
United Airlines
Thu 12/305:00
MSY
-
EWR
1 stop6h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/1$255
Sat 14/321:29
EWR
-
MSY
Nonstop3h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 17/309:37
MSY
-
EWR
1 stop7h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/1$261

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 1 February 2026.

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$212

One-way from

$83

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Average price

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$476 or less
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  • 6h 35m total
  • New York to New Orleans
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  • 11/4
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  • 3h 25m 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 1 February 2026.
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JFK - MSY

JFKMSY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/3

16:29-19:02

Nonstop3h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 18/3

19:57-23:59

Nonstop3h 02m

$225

New YorkNew Orleans

JFK - MSY

JFKMSY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 21/2

16:20-18:55

Nonstop3h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 28/2

19:55-23:54

Nonstop2h 59m

$225

NewarkNew Orleans

EWR - MSY

EWRMSY

Newark

Wed 25/2

21:29-23:59

Nonstop3h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 28/2

17:34-00:45

1 stop6h 11m

$260

New YorkNew Orleans

LGA - MSY

LGAMSY

New York LaGuardia

Wed 22/4

07:15-13:56

1 stop7h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 29/4

14:55-23:14

1 stop7h 19m

$263

NewarkNew Orleans

EWR - MSY

EWRMSY

Newark

Wed 18/3

21:29-23:59

Nonstop3h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 28/3

06:00-09:54

Nonstop2h 54m

$268

NewarkNew Orleans

EWR - MSY

EWRMSY

Newark

Mon 9/3

21:29-23:59

Nonstop3h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/3

05:00-12:29

1 stop6h 29m

$268

New YorkNew Orleans

JFK - MSY

JFKMSY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/3

13:57-16:36

Nonstop3h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/3

18:32-22:31

Nonstop2h 59m

$270

New YorkNew Orleans

LGA - MSY

LGAMSY

New York LaGuardia

Sun 22/2

17:55-20:35

Nonstop3h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 28/2

12:45-16:30

Nonstop2h 45m

$283

New YorkNew Orleans

LGA - MSY

LGAMSY

New York LaGuardia

Tue 24/3

17:55-20:20

Nonstop3h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 31/3

09:40-13:25

Nonstop2h 45m

$283

New YorkNew Orleans

JFK - MSY

JFKMSY

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/3

16:20-18:55

Nonstop3h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/3

11:31-15:29

Nonstop2h 58m

$283

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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 30 January 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 74 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to New Orleans (average of $99). Flying from New York to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $162). 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 1 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 1 February 2026.

The most flights from NYC to MSY are scheduled on a Friday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 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 evening 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 24 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 United Airlines fly from New York to New Orleans in about 3h 33m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1901 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 LaGuardia - 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: TAP AIR PORTUGAL (90%), Kenya Airways (86%), LATAM Airlines( 85%).

  • 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 $99). Flying from New York to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of $162). 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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