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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans from $1,318

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 13/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MSY
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
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 (MEL) 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$2,040

One-way from

$1,318

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$3,293
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 6/2-18/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 31m total
  • Melbourne to New Orleans
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13/1
  • 13/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 51m total
  • Melbourne to New Orleans
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High demand for flights, 22% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2024
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Best flights from Melbourne to New Orleans
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to New Orleans that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Thu 6/213:00MEL - MSY
1 stop21h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 18/217:26MSY - MEL
2 stops23h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,040
Thu 6/206:45MEL - MSY
2 stops21h 54mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/213:46MSY - MEL
3 stops28h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,915
Sat 1/222:30MEL - MSY
2 stops38h 08mEmirates
Sat 8/215:40MSY - MEL
3 stops35h 55mEmirates
Deal found 18/12$4,139

Find flights from Melbourne to New Orleans within your budget

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 19 December 2024.

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MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Thu 6/2

13:00-17:27

1 stop21h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 18/2

17:26-09:30

2 stops23h 04m

$2,040

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Thu 6/2

06:45-11:39

2 stops21h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 18/2

13:46-11:20

3 stops28h 34m

$2,915

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Wed 5/2

00:45-23:08

2 stops39h 23m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 18/2

09:00-12:30

2 stops34h 30m

$3,586

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sat 1/2

22:30-19:38

2 stops38h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/2

15:40-20:35

3 stops35h 55m

$4,139

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 13/1

23:55-16:46

3 stops57h 51m

$1,318

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 13/1

13:00-13:52

2 stops41h 52m

$1,602

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sun 12/1

00:45-23:12

2 stops39h 27m

$2,721

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Tue 28/1

07:20-13:06

2 stops46h 46m

$5,247

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Deals found on 17/12

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to New Orleans

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

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 19 December 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne Airport 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 19 December 2024.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,442 reviews
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Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
1,442 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,442 reviews
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Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
839 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
9,048 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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?

    Located just 18.4 km from the city centre, New Orleans Louis Armstrong is the airport most travellers will use when flying to New Orleans from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Louis Armstrong (MSY) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 4 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $2,040, United Airlines will fly you from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Emirates for as low as $4,139. United Airlines is currently priced 18% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans are United Airlines ($1,602), Cathay Pacific ($2,721), and Japan Airlines ($5,247).

  • 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?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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United AirlinesCheapest$1,530Average$2,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,585Average$2,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,668Average$2,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,674Average$2,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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