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Cheap flights from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport from $1,922

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — MEL
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 27 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,922

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,903
10/5-17/5
  • 10/5-17/5
  • 6 total stops
  • 71h 12m total
  • New Orleans to Melbourne
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 March 2025.

Sat 10/509:25MSY - MEL
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/512:55MEL - MSY
3 stops35h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$1,922
Thu 28/820:08MSY - MEL
1 stop41h 52mQantas Airways
Sat 13/918:50MEL - MSY
2 stops38h 12mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/3$2,405
Thu 28/817:27MSY - MEL
1 stop23h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 13/910:55MEL - MSY
1 stop20h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/3$2,456
Sun 4/513:46MSY - MEL
2 stops25h 59mAmerican Airlines
Thu 29/511:55MEL - MSY
2 stops21h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/3$2,689
Thu 28/807:00MSY - MEL
3 stops45h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sat 13/921:20MEL - MSY
3 stops60h 54mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/3$3,211
Thu 8/512:36MSY - MEL
2 stops37h 14mQatar Airways
Tue 27/522:45MEL - MSY
2 stops50h 13mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/3$3,851

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New Orleans

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/5

09:25-12:15

3 stops35h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 17/5

12:55-09:17

3 stops35h 22m

$1,922

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 28/8

20:08-05:00

1 stop41h 52m

Melbourne

Sat 13/9

18:50-18:02

2 stops38h 12m

$2,405

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 28/8

17:27-08:15

1 stop23h 48m

Melbourne

Sat 13/9

10:55-16:17

1 stop20h 22m

$2,456

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 4/5

13:46-06:45

2 stops25h 59m

Melbourne

Thu 29/5

11:55-18:46

2 stops21h 51m

$2,689

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 28/8

07:00-19:25

3 stops45h 25m

Melbourne

Sat 13/9

21:20-19:14

3 stops60h 54m

$3,211

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/5

12:36-23:10

2 stops43h 34m

Melbourne

Sun 25/5

22:45-09:58

2 stops50h 13m

$3,851

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Deals found on 26/3

Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Melbourne

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Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 MSY to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport as you normally would.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

Plan your trip to Melbourne by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 27 March 2025.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,539 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,744 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from New Orleans to Melbourne?

    Located just 18.4 km from the city centre, New Orleans Louis Armstrong is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Melbourne from New Orleans. Booking flights from Louis Armstrong (MSY) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport round-trip from $2,405. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $2,456, and American Airlines, from $2,689.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Melbourne 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 Orleans to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport (average of $132). Flying from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport in October is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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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