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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans from $1,867

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
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,867

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$2,402
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 1/9-20/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 34m total
  • Melbourne to New Orleans
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($128 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 15 April 2025.

Mon 1/909:45MEL - MSY
2 stops27h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 20/1009:55MSY - MEL
1 stop27h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,867
Mon 15/910:55MEL - MSY
2 stops27h 33mUnited Airlines
Sun 21/914:18MSY - MEL
2 stops50h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,883
Mon 15/920:15MEL - MSY
3 stops53h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/911:50MSY - MEL
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,902
Tue 10/612:05MEL - MSY
2 stops26h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 15/618:53MSY - MEL
2 stops31h 52mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/4$2,410
Tue 10/610:55MEL - MSY
1 stop21h 16mVirgin Australia
Sun 15/618:20MSY - MEL
1 stop22h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/4$2,907
Tue 10/615:05MEL - MSY
1 stop18h 56mQantas Airways
Sun 15/616:07MSY - MEL
1 stop21h 53mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/4$2,945
Tue 10/606:00MEL - MSY
3 stops44h 03mAir Canada
Sun 15/611:55MSY - MEL
3 stops32h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 13/4$2,975

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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 15 April 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 1/9

09:45-22:14

2 stops27h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 20/10

11:00-06:45

2 stops27h 45m

$1,867

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 15/9

10:55-23:28

2 stops27h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 21/9

14:18-08:15

2 stops50h 57m

$1,883

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 15/9

20:15-10:57

3 stops53h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 21/9

11:50-11:25

3 stops32h 35m

$1,902

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Tue 10/6

12:05-23:15

2 stops26h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 15/6

18:53-17:45

2 stops31h 52m

$2,410

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Tue 10/6

10:55-17:11

1 stop21h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 15/6

18:20-08:15

1 stop22h 55m

$2,907

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Tue 10/6

15:05-19:01

1 stop18h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 15/6

16:07-05:00

1 stop21h 53m

$2,945

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Tue 10/6

06:00-11:03

3 stops44h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 15/6

11:55-11:05

3 stops32h 10m

$2,975

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Deals found on 14/4

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans

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 15 April 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 15 April 2025.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
464 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
464 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
464 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
818 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
464 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
398 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
464 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,656 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
464 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
464 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

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 $1,867, American Airlines will fly you from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Air New Zealand - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,883 and $2,410, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 21% 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,181Average$2,402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,662Average$2,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,663Average$2,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,670Average$2,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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