What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans?

If you book a flight to New Orleans, you will be flying into Louis Armstrong, which is the city’s only airport. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is located 18.4 km from the centre of New Orleans.

Can I find cheaper flights to New Orleans if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to New Orleans on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to New Orleans?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Australia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to New Orleans.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in New Orleans?

New Orleans Louis Armstrong is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in New Orleans. One-way flights to New Orleans Louis Armstrong typically cost $42, while return flights cost around $313.

How much is a return flight to New Orleans?

A return flight to New Orleans will typically cost around $362, however they can be found for as little as $197.

Where does the fastest flight to New Orleans depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to New Orleans, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 1 minute).

Does New Orleans Louis Armstrong have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at New Orleans Louis Armstrong can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to New Orleans Louis Armstrong?

Yes. New Orleans Louis Armstrong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton New Orleans Airport is the closest property to New Orleans Louis Armstrong (0.0 km away from New Orleans Louis Armstrong).

$1,323+ Flights to New Orleans, Louisiana

Flights to New Orleans in 2025

Return from	$1,538
One-way from	$1,323
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$2,669

American Airlines
17/5-25/5
3 total stops
67h 08m total
Sydney to New Orleans

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United Airlines
24/6
1 total stop
21h 51m total
Sydney to New Orleans

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($148 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Sat 17/509:10SYD - MSY

2 stops38h 52mAmerican Airlines

Sun 25/511:39MSY - SYD

1 stop28h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 24/3$1,538

Thu 8/517:45SYD - MSY

1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 15/513:35MSY - SYD

1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/3$1,575

Thu 8/509:25SYD - MSY

2 stops29h 06mDelta

Thu 15/514:45MSY - SYD

1 stop24h 50mDelta

Deal found 23/3$1,616

Thu 8/510:20SYD - MSY

1 stop27h 55mUnited Airlines

Thu 15/518:40MSY - SYD

1 stop21h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 24/3$1,901

Thu 27/310:25SYD - MSY

2 stops27h 18mAir Canada

Sat 5/410:36MSY - SYD

3 stops29h 44mAir Canada

Deal found 24/3$3,395

Sat 17/510:25SYD - MSY

1 stop22h 04mQantas Airways

Sat 24/518:02MSY - SYD

1 stop21h 53mQantas Airways

Deal found 24/3$3,832

Sat 17/508:55SYD - MSY

2 stops43h 23mJapan Airlines

Sun 25/505:12MSY - SYD

2 stops34h 08mJapan Airlines

Deal found 24/3$8,739

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Sat 17/509:10SYD - MSY

2 stops38h 52mAmerican Airlines

Sun 25/511:39MSY - SYD

1 stop28h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 24/3$1,538

Thu 8/517:45SYD - MSY

1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 15/513:35MSY - SYD

1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/3$1,575

Thu 8/509:25SYD - MSY

2 stops29h 06mDelta

Thu 15/514:45MSY - SYD

1 stop24h 50mDelta

Deal found 23/3$1,616

Thu 8/509:30SYD - MSY

2 stops23h 46mUnited Airlines

Thu 15/514:46MSY - SYD

2 stops25h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 24/3$1,901

Sat 17/510:25SYD - MSY

1 stop22h 04mQantas Airways

Sat 24/518:02MSY - SYD

1 stop21h 53mQantas Airways

Deal found 24/3$3,832

Sat 17/508:55SYD - MSY

2 stops43h 23mJapan Airlines

Sun 25/505:12MSY - SYD

2 stops34h 08mJapan Airlines

Deal found 24/3$8,739

Sat 17/509:20SYD - MSY

3 stops29h 39mAir Canada

Sun 25/508:00MSY - SYD

3 stops32h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 23/3$12,963

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Thu 27/313:15SYD - MSY

1 stop26h 37mDelta

Sat 5/406:30MSY - SYD

2 stops33h 05mDelta

Deal found 24/3$1,618

Thu 27/310:25SYD - MSY

2 stops27h 18mAir Canada

Sat 5/410:36MSY - SYD

3 stops29h 44mAir Canada

Deal found 24/3$3,395

Thu 27/311:45SYD - MSY

3 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/411:55MSY - SYD

3 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3$4,918

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/5

09:10-09:02

2 stops38h 52m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 25/5

11:39-06:55

1 stop28h 16m

$1,538

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/5

17:45-22:20

1 stop19h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 15/5

13:35-07:30

1 stop26h 55m

$1,575

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/5

09:25-23:31

2 stops29h 06m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 15/5

14:45-06:35

1 stop24h 50m

$1,616

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/5

10:20-17:07

2 stops21h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 15/5

18:40-06:55

1 stop21h 15m

$1,901

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/5

10:25-17:29

1 stop22h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 24/5

18:02-06:55

1 stop21h 53m

$3,832

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/5

08:55-13:18

2 stops43h 23m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 25/5

05:12-06:20

2 stops34h 08m

$8,739

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/5

09:20-23:59

3 stops29h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 25/5

08:00-07:20

3 stops32h 20m

$12,963

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/6

10:20-17:11

1 stop21h 51m

$1,323

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How long is the flight to New Orleans?

On average, a flight from Sydney to New Orleans takes 23 hours 10 minutes. Flights to New Orleans from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to New Orleans?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to New Orleans are United Airlines, Qantas Airways and American Airlines.

United Airlines

From $1,160

Qantas Airways

From $1,177

American Airlines

From $1,163

Air Canada

From $965

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New Orleans?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to New Orleans are Virgin Australia, Air Canada and United Airlines.

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 83.0 - 163.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 163.0 mm. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 83.0 mm.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,440 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,890 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

809 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,605 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

FAQs about flying to New Orleans

What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans?
If you book a flight to New Orleans, you will be flying into Louis Armstrong, which is the city’s only airport. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is located 18.4 km from the centre of New Orleans.
Can I find cheaper flights to New Orleans if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to New Orleans on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to New Orleans?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Australia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to New Orleans.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in New Orleans?
New Orleans Louis Armstrong is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in New Orleans. One-way flights to New Orleans Louis Armstrong typically cost $42, while return flights cost around $313.
How much is a return flight to New Orleans?
A return flight to New Orleans will typically cost around $362, however they can be found for as little as $197.
Where does the fastest flight to New Orleans depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to New Orleans, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 1 minute).
Does New Orleans Louis Armstrong have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at New Orleans Louis Armstrong can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to New Orleans Louis Armstrong?
Yes. New Orleans Louis Armstrong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton New Orleans Airport is the closest property to New Orleans Louis Armstrong (0.0 km away from New Orleans Louis Armstrong).

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