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Cheap flights from Australia to New Orleans from $961

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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — MSY
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,657

One-way from

$961

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,200
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 18/3-1/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 72h 56m total
  • Australia to New Orleans
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5/4
  • 5/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 08m total
  • Australia to New Orleans
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($829 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($154 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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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 21 February 2025.

Tue 18/311:50SYD - MSY
1 stop27h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/418:12MSY - SYD
2 stops45h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,657
Tue 3/609:20SYD - MSY
2 stops40h 23mAir Canada
Wed 20/809:45MSY - SYD
2 stops30h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2$1,660
Mon 1/910:55MEL - MSY
2 stops37h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 20/1018:22MSY - MEL
1 stop22h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,717
Tue 18/311:50SYD - MSY
1 stop24h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/418:45MSY - SYD
1 stop21h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,720
Tue 3/610:20SYD - MSY
1 stop21h 51mVirgin Australia
Wed 20/818:22MSY - SYD
1 stop21h 33mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2$2,049
Wed 4/609:25SYD - MSY
1 stop23h 26mDelta
Tue 19/807:15MSY - SYD
1 stop32h 20mDelta
Deal found 20/2$2,099
Sat 5/421:20SYD - MSY
2 stops48h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/420:13MSY - SYD
1 stop43h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$2,101
Thu 10/423:30BNE - MSY
3 stops44h 57mMultiple Airlines
Thu 24/417:31MSY - BNE
3 stops33h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$2,661
Thu 10/410:45BNE - MSY
1 stop27h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 24/418:52MSY - BNE
1 stop20h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/2$2,678
Mon 1/920:15MEL - MSY
3 stops53h 42mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1011:50MSY - MEL
3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$2,741
Wed 19/311:50SYD - MSY
1 stop21h 25mQantas Airways
Tue 1/413:46MSY - SYD
1 stop25h 09mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$3,167
Sun 6/423:35PER - MSY
3 stops34h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 13/418:52MSY - PER
2 stops30h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/2$3,253

Find flights from Australia to New Orleans within your budget

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/3

11:50-22:53

1 stop27h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/4

18:12-08:05

2 stops45h 53m

$1,657

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/6

09:20-10:43

2 stops40h 23m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 20/8

09:45-07:20

2 stops30h 35m

$1,660

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/3

11:50-19:51

1 stop24h 01m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/4

18:45-07:55

1 stop21h 10m

$1,720

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/6

10:20-17:11

1 stop21h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 20/8

18:22-06:55

1 stop21h 33m

$2,049

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/6

09:25-17:51

1 stop23h 26m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 19/8

07:15-06:35

1 stop32h 20m

$2,099

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/4

21:20-05:28

2 stops48h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/4

20:13-06:35

1 stop43h 22m

$2,101

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 7/4

10:55-09:40

2 stops37h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 14/4

18:52-08:15

1 stop22h 23m

$2,367

BrisbaneNew Orleans

BNE - MSY

BNEMSY

Brisbane

Thu 10/4

23:30-05:27

3 stops44h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 24/4

17:31-17:45

3 stops33h 14m

$2,661

BrisbaneNew Orleans

BNE - MSY

BNEMSY

Brisbane

Thu 10/4

10:45-23:15

1 stop27h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 24/4

18:52-06:30

1 stop20h 38m

$2,678

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sun 6/4

15:05-20:01

1 stop19h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/6

13:57-05:00

1 stop24h 03m

$3,040

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Travel insights for flights from Australia to New Orleans

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Rainfall in New Orleans by month

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 83.0 - 163.0 inches 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

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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 21 February 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,212 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
820 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
813 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Australia to New Orleans, consider Sydney Kingsford Smith - New Orleans Louis Armstrong, Melbourne - New Orleans Louis Armstrong or Brisbane - 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?

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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,622Average$2,466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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