$1,378+ Cheap flights to New Orleans

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 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MSY
8 Jun — 15 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to New Orleans in 2026

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Cheapest flights to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 9 May 2026.

Mon 5/1015:00
AKL
-
MSY
2 stops26h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 19/1014:55
MSY
-
AKL
2 stops39h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$2,558
Sat 9/513:25
AKL
-
MSY
2 stops44h 11m
American Airlines
Wed 13/517:21
MSY
-
AKL
2 stops30h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/5$2,614
Mon 5/1019:50
AKL
-
MSY
1 stop18h 13m
Air New Zealand
Mon 19/1014:15
MSY
-
AKL
1 stop21h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 7/5$2,743
Mon 22/613:25
AKL
-
MSY
2 stops44h 43m
Qantas Airways
Mon 29/614:45
MSY
-
AKL
2 stops35h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 8/5$2,911
Sat 9/513:50
AKL
-
MSY
2 stops25h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 13/519:23
MSY
-
AKL
1 stop17h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/5$2,987

Find flight deals to New Orleans

Find the latest flights to New Orleans in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 9 May 2026.

Return from

$2,558

One-way from

$1,378

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,910
5/10-19/10
  • 5/10-19/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 18m total
  • Auckland to New Orleans
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 25/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 59m total
  • Auckland to New Orleans
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($239 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in May 2026

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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Mon 5/10

15:00-23:58

2 stops26h 58m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 19/10

14:55-00:15

2 stops39h 20m

$2,558

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Mon 22/6

13:25-17:08

2 stops44h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 29/6

14:45-19:10

2 stops35h 25m

$2,911

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Mon 22/6

06:10-19:06

3 stops29h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 29/6

14:45-12:15

2 stops28h 30m

$3,289
Fastest return journey

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Mon 22/6

13:50-18:33

1 stop21h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 29/6

17:35-05:30

1 stop18h 55m

$3,665

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Mon 22/6

17:45-21:19

3 stops44h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 29/6

12:18-23:30

3 stops42h 12m

$3,755
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/5

19:50-19:51

1 stop17h 01m

$1,383

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/5

06:10-21:31

3 stops32h 21m

$1,395

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/5

06:45-19:07

2 stops29h 22m

$1,395

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Sat 23/5

19:50-23:26

1 stop20h 36m

$1,408

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Sat 23/5

08:20-17:09

2 stops25h 49m

$1,425

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What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New Orleans?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to New Orleans are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways.

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 9 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways to the United States have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

FAQs about flying to New Orleans

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans?

    Most people fly into New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) if they book a flight to New Orleans. Louis Armstrong is conveniently located just 18.4 km from New Orleans’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to New Orleans if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to New Orleans on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to New Orleans?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air New Zealand is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to New Orleans.

  • Where does the fastest flight to New Orleans depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to New Orleans, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 39 minutes).

  • Does New Orleans Louis Armstrong have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at New Orleans Louis Armstrong can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to New Orleans Louis Armstrong?

    Yes. New Orleans Louis Armstrong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton New Orleans Airport is the closest property to New Orleans Louis Armstrong (0.0 km away from New Orleans Louis Armstrong).

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