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Cheap flights from Australia to New Orleans from $718

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 22/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — MSY
17 May — 24 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to New Orleans

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Cheapest flights from Australia to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 April 2026.

Sun 31/510:00
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops23h 15m
Delta
Sun 7/616:27
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops48h 23m
Delta
Deal found 16/4$1,578
Mon 10/813:35
MEL
-
MSY
1 stop23h 01m
Qantas Airways
Mon 31/814:47
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop23h 13m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 11/4$1,584
Fri 29/509:45
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops22h 46m
American Airlines
Fri 5/619:58
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop42h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,595
Sat 23/513:35
MEL
-
MSY
1 stop24h 14m
American Airlines
Sat 30/509:39
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop28h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,596
Wed 22/409:30
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops38h 04m
United Airlines
Fri 26/617:35
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops22h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,610
Fri 29/510:00
MEL
-
MSY
1 stop28h 59m
Delta
Fri 5/614:50
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop26h 00m
Delta
Deal found 13/4$1,621
Wed 27/510:00
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops28h 54m
Delta
Wed 3/613:00
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops27h 50m
Delta
Deal found 12/4$1,623
Wed 27/509:45
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops24h 22m
American Airlines
Wed 3/618:00
MSY
-
MEL
2 stops25h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,649
Wed 27/509:20
SYD
-
MSY
2 stops25h 31m
Air Canada
Wed 3/614:21
MSY
-
SYD
2 stops25h 59m
Air Canada
Deal found 12/4$1,691
Sat 25/419:05
MEL
-
MSY
2 stops36h 31m
Qantas Airways
Mon 22/612:17
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop25h 43m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,694
Wed 27/513:35
MEL
-
MSY
1 stop20h 32m
Qantas Airways
Wed 3/612:17
MSY
-
MEL
1 stop25h 43m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 12/4$1,708
Wed 27/509:20
SYD
-
MSY
2 stops24h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/612:07
MSY
-
SYD
2 stops28h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,713

Find flight deals from Australia to New Orleans

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to New Orleans flight deals. Data was last updated 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,578

One-way from

$718

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,737
Delta
  • Delta
  • 31/5-7/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 38m total
  • Australia to New Orleans
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22/7
  • 22/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 49m total
  • Australia to New Orleans
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($87 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia 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 17 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sun 31/5

10:00-18:15

2 stops23h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 7/6

16:27-07:50

2 stops48h 23m

$1,578

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Fri 29/5

10:00-23:59

1 stop28h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/6

14:50-07:50

1 stop26h 00m

$1,621

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Wed 27/5

10:00-23:54

2 stops28h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/6

13:00-07:50

2 stops27h 50m

$1,623

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/5

09:20-18:33

2 stops24h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/6

12:07-07:20

2 stops28h 13m

$1,713

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

09:20-11:01

2 stops40h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/6

14:35-07:20

2 stops25h 45m

$1,757

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Fri 15/5

10:00-23:54

2 stops28h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 20/5

15:36-07:50

2 stops25h 14m

$2,009

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/5

09:10-16:36

2 stops22h 26m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 18/5

17:21-07:05

2 stops22h 44m

$2,038

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/5

09:20-19:42

2 stops25h 22m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 20/5

11:50-07:20

2 stops52h 30m

$2,041

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/5

09:15-23:59

1 stop29h 44m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 18/5

18:00-06:50

1 stop21h 50m

$2,065

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/5

09:15-22:45

2 stops28h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 20/5

07:46-06:50

1 stop32h 04m

$2,079

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to New Orleans (average of $254). Flying from Australia to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,412). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Orleans. Reviews last updated 17 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways from Australia 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
627 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
627 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
627 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
453 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
627 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,019 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
627 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,603 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
627 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,932 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
627 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia 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 Australia?

    For a flight from Australia to New Orleans, you will be flying into Louis Armstrong. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is just 18.4 km from the centre of the city.

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

    For as low as $2,038, Delta can have you in New Orleans from Australia in 22h 26m. Airlines will cover a distance of 14280 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Australia to New Orleans, consider Brisbane - New Orleans Louis Armstrong, Melbourne - New Orleans Louis Armstrong or Sydney Kingsford Smith - New Orleans Louis Armstrong, as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia 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 Australia to New Orleans?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to New Orleans (average of $254). Flying from Australia to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,412). 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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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,069Average$1,735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,158Average$1,526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,284Average$1,407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,380Average$1,517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,509Average$2,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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