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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans from $1,717

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MSY
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,367

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,545
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 7/4-14/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 08m total
  • Melbourne to New Orleans
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($575 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($119 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 February 2025.

Mon 1/910:55MEL - MSY
2 stops37h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 20/1018:22MSY - MEL
1 stop22h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,717
Mon 1/920:15MEL - MSY
3 stops53h 42mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1011:50MSY - MEL
3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$2,741
Sat 5/400:45MEL - MSY
2 stops38h 46mCathay Pacific
Tue 3/611:37MSY - MEL
2 stops32h 38mCathay Pacific
Deal found 20/2$4,335

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 21 February 2025.

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Melbourne

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New Orleans

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

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

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

$4,335

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Deals found on 21/2

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to New Orleans

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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 21 February 2025.

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 21 February 2025.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2024

BKK - HKG

Horrible airline. Missed my baggage in both inbound and outbound flight. Not getting support from customer care about the baggage delay issue.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2024

BKK - HKG

Horrible airline. Missed my baggage in both inbound and outbound flight. Not getting support from customer care about the baggage delay issue.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,759 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Dec 2024

BKK - HKG

Horrible airline. Missed my baggage in both inbound and outbound flight. Not getting support from customer care about the baggage delay issue.

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 $2,367, 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 Cathay Pacific for as low as $4,335. United Airlines is currently priced 2% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to New Orleans

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to New Orleans. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,565Average$2,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,713Average$2,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,793Average$2,712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,815Average$2,251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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