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Cheap flights from Melbourne to New Orleans from $1,438

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MSY
10 Feb — 17 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to New Orleans (MSY). 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 5 February 2025.

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$1,658

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Average price

$1,970
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  • 6 total stops
  • 71h 33m total
  • Melbourne to New Orleans
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 February 2025.

Mon 10/212:00MEL - MSY
1 stop41h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sun 16/210:21MSY - MEL
1 stop26h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,438
Thu 6/216:20MEL - MSY
1 stop23h 23mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/208:05MSY - MEL
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,803
Fri 21/312:00MEL - MSY
1 stop27h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 28/318:25MSY - MEL
1 stop22h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,902
Sun 6/415:05MEL - MSY
1 stop22h 39mQantas Airways
Tue 3/613:57MSY - MEL
1 stop24h 03mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/2$2,262
Wed 19/303:25MEL - MSY
3 stops58h 18mEmirates
Thu 27/315:50MSY - MEL
2 stops39h 30mEmirates
Deal found 2/2$3,428
Wed 5/200:45MEL - MSY
2 stops39h 23mCathay Pacific
Tue 18/209:00MSY - MEL
2 stops45h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/2$3,489
Mon 10/219:25MEL - MSY
2 stops38h 21mSingapore Airlines
Sun 16/215:53MSY - MEL
3 stops36h 32mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/2$4,469

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne 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 5 February 2025.

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MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 10/2

12:00-12:37

1 stop41h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 16/2

10:21-05:40

1 stop26h 19m

$1,438

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 10/2

19:15-20:35

3 stops42h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 16/2

09:24-12:45

3 stops34h 21m

$1,814

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Fri 21/3

12:00-23:10

1 stop27h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 28/3

18:25-09:00

1 stop22h 35m

$1,902

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sun 6/4

15:05-22:44

1 stop22h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/6

13:57-05:00

1 stop24h 03m

$2,262

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Wed 19/3

03:25-21:43

3 stops58h 18m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 27/3

15:50-23:20

2 stops39h 30m

$3,428

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sat 5/4

00:45-23:31

2 stops38h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/6

11:37-11:15

2 stops32h 38m

$3,591

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 10/2

19:25-16:46

2 stops38h 21m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 16/2

15:53-21:25

3 stops36h 32m

$4,469

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to New Orleans

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to New Orleans in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 85% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 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

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 5 February 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,307 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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
3,307 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,307 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,307 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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
825 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,307 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,887 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,307 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,307 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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

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

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY), located 18.4 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to New Orleans. 4 airlines have flights to Louis Armstrong from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to New Orleans Louis Armstrong should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to New Orleans round-trip from $1,664. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,902, and Qantas Airways, from $2,309. American Airlines is 31% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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American AirlinesCheapest$1,604Average$2,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,694Average$2,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,837Average$2,779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,860Average$2,301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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