What to know about flights from Orlando to New Orleans?

The distance between Orlando and New Orleans is approximately 860.05 km. It takes around 2 hours 49 minutes on average to fly from Orlando to New Orleans. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The cheapest month to book is August.

Cheapest one-way
$54
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines ORL-MSY 4h 32m · 1 stop Wed, Sep 30
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Cheapest round-trip
$120
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines ORL-MSY 1h 58m · Nonstop Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
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When to travel
February
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
860.05 km
Flight distance
2h 49m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Orlando to New Orleans over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $54 and round-trip from $120. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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A Heat Advisory is in effect for New Orleans from 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Monday. Heat index values up to 110 are expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Flights from Orlando to New Orleans operate an average of 6 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 43.6% on-time departure rate and a 69.2% on-time arrival rate.

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

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Orlando to New Orleans, including Frontier Airlines, Frontier Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Orlando to New Orleans according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

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

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

The average price of one-way flights from Orlando 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 Orlando to New Orleans is February, with an average price of $60; while the month with the highest flight price is usually June, with an average price of up to $243.

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$60
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    Cheapest
  • $129
    Sep
  • $136
    Oct
  • $123
    Nov
  • $117
    Dec
  • $113
    Jan
  • $60
    Feb
  • $101
    Mar
  • $101
    Apr
  • $140
    May
  • $243
    Jun
  • $128
    Jul
  • $127
    Aug

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Orlando to New Orleans (ORL-MSY)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $54 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MCO to MSY on Wed, Sep 30), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $120 departing on Tue, Sep 15 and returning on Tue, Sep 22.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Orlando to New Orleans with the following airlines, including: Frontier 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 2 hours 49 minutes to fly from Orlando (ORL) 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 Orlando 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 33 flight per week flying from Orlando to New Orleans. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Frontier Airlines: S/M/-/W/T/F/S -- F91431 (18:23)
  • To find best deals on flights from Orlando 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 Wed, Sep 30, with one-way flights priced at just $54.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier 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 Orlando to New Orleans is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Orlando to New Orleans on September 14, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at $112.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). Flights from Orlando International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MCO-MSY) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between New Orleans and Orlando 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 Orlando to New Orleans is $186. 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 Orlando to New Orleans is $256. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Orlando 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.
  • Frontier Airlines and Breeze Airwaysare the most popular budget airlines flying from Orlando to New Orleans. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
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.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
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.