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Cheapest one-way

$ 92
American Airlines Tue, Nov 3

60% below next 30d avg. ($231)

Cheapest round-trip

$ 163
Frontier Airlines Wed, Sep 16

59% below next 30d avg. ($399)

When to travel

November Cheapest month
July Peak month

Fastest flight

3h 36m Avg: 3h 35m

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of $92 , travelers can expect an average price of $231 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at $163 . Flights typically take around 3h 35m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 3h 36m minutes. There are 31 flights weekly on this route. You can arrive at any of the following airports in New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) . Flights from LaGuardia Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (LGA-MSY) are by far the most popular option for this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from New York to New Orleans over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $92 and round-trip from $163. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from New York to New Orleans operate an average of 22 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 11.8% on-time departure rate and a 87.5% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for New York to New Orleans flights?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to New Orleans are Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Jetblue Airways, among 5 carriers on this route. American Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from New York to New Orleans according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | New York to New Orleans

The distance between New York and New Orleans is approximately 1,883.32 km. It takes around 3 hours 35 minutes on average to fly from New York to New Orleans. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price $92
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $163
Off-season for travel November
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 1,883.32 km
Average flight time 3 hours 35 minutes
Popular airline Delta Air Lines
Frequency ~30/week
Flight statistics for the New York–New Orleans route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from New York to New Orleans

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from New York to New Orleans?

The average price of one-way flights from New York to New Orleans purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from New York to New Orleans is February, with an average price of $160; while the month with the highest flight price is usually April, with an average price of up to $263.

$263
$212
$160
$109
    Cheapest
  • $173
    Sep
  • $165
    Oct
  • $176
    Nov
  • $246
    Dec
  • $176
    Jan
  • $160
    Feb
  • $219
    Mar
  • $263
    Apr
  • $181
    May
  • $201
    Jun
  • $211
    Jul
  • $199
    Aug

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from New York to New Orleans?

Average price of round-trip flights from New York to New Orleans purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from New York to New Orleans are found during February, with an average price of $239. Conversely, the highest prices are found during April, with an average price of up to $559.

$559
$399
$239
$79
    Cheapest
  • $336
    Sep
  • $279
    Oct
  • $464
    Nov
  • $294
    Dec
  • $292
    Jan
  • $239
    Feb
  • $399
    Mar
  • $559
    Apr
  • $363
    May
  • $339
    Jun
  • $477
    Jul
  • $343
    Aug

When is the cheapest day to fly from New York to New Orleans during Columbus Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from New York to New Orleans during Columbus Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Columbus Day is scheduled for Oct 12. The cheapest flights from New York to New Orleans are available on Oct 12, with fares starting at $118.

$369
$244
$118
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    Cheapest
  • $369
    8
    Oct
  • $173
    9
  • $205
    10
  • $188
    11
  • $118
    12
  • $123
    13
  • $160
    14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to New Orleans (NYC-MSY)?

    Based on Trip.com data, American Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $92 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LGA to MSY on Tue, Nov 3), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $163 departing on Wed, Sep 16 and returning on Tue, Sep 22.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from New York to New Orleans with the following airlines, including: Delta Air Lines American Airlines Jetblue Airways United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 3 hours 35 minutes to fly from New York (NYC) to New Orleans (MSY).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from New York to New Orleans is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 31 flight per week flying from New York to New Orleans. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Delta Air Lines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DL1387 (15:45)
  • To find best deals on flights from New York to New Orleans, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Nov 3, with one-way flights priced at just $92.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for New Orleans travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from New York to New Orleans is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New York to New Orleans on September 22, 2026 with Delta Air Lines, with prices starting at $154.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). Flights from LaGuardia Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (LGA-MSY) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between New Orleans and New York is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from New York to New Orleans is $231. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from New York to New Orleans is $399. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter New York and New Orleans, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Jetblue Airways and Frontier Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from New York to New Orleans. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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