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$1,612+ Cheap flights to New Orleans

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22 Jan — 29 Jan1
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Flights to New Orleans in 2025

Find the latest flights to New Orleans in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

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$1,612

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January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$3,322
4/2-11/2
  • 4/2-11/2
  • 5 total stops
  • 56h 39m total
  • Sydney to New Orleans
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Tue 4/214:00SYD - MSY
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/210:26MSY - SYD
3 stops33h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,612
Tue 4/211:15SYD - MSY
2 stops23h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/214:26MSY - SYD
2 stops25h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,831
Mon 3/312:10SYD - MSY
2 stops21h 56mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/318:02MSY - SYD
2 stops23h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,855

Find flights to New Orleans within your budget

Locate flights to New Orleans that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

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SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/2

14:00-20:35

2 stops23h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 11/2

10:26-12:30

3 stops33h 04m

$1,612

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/2

11:15-17:20

2 stops23h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 11/2

14:26-09:00

2 stops25h 34m

$1,831

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/3

12:10-17:06

2 stops21h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/3

18:02-09:15

2 stops23h 13m

$1,855

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Deals found on 16/1

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Travel insights for flights to New Orleans

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to New Orleans including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to New Orleans?

On average, a flight from Sydney to New Orleans takes 23 hours 35 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 Air Canada.

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $926

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $1,113

Air Canada

Air Canada

From $965

American Airlines

American Airlines

From $1,163

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New Orleans?

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

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

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 January 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,969 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,969 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,969 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,969 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

  • 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, United Airlines 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 $120, while return flights cost around $387.

  • How much is a return flight to New Orleans?

    A return flight to New Orleans will typically cost around $403, however they can be found for as little as $241.

  • 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 36 minutes).

  • 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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