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$866+ 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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— MSY
15 Mar — 22 Mar1
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 13 February 2026.

Wed 18/215:50
AKL
-
MSY
2 stops44h 27m
American Airlines
Sat 21/215:01
MSY
-
AKL
1 stop23h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,228
Tue 24/306:50
AKL
-
MSY
2 stops27h 12m
American Airlines
Sun 29/315:02
MSY
-
AKL
2 stops32h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/2$1,697
Thu 26/306:50
AKL
-
MSY
2 stops27h 12m
American Airlines
Sun 29/315:02
MSY
-
AKL
2 stops32h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,799
Thu 26/306:00
AKL
-
MSY
2 stops28h 02m
Qantas Airways
Wed 1/410:47
MSY
-
AKL
2 stops43h 43m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 10/2$1,801
Thu 26/306:50
AKL
-
MSY
2 stops33h 48m
American Airlines
Thu 2/416:47
MSY
-
AKL
2 stops31h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/2$1,826

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 13 February 2026.

Return from

$1,697

One-way from

$866

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,125
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 24/3-29/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 10m total
  • Auckland to New Orleans
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 1/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 29m total
  • Auckland to New Orleans
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($92 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/3

06:50-14:12

2 stops25h 22m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/4

15:02-15:05

2 stops30h 03m

$1,730

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Thu 26/3

07:35-16:02

2 stops26h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/4

10:47-15:10

2 stops34h 23m

$1,826

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/3

06:50-21:26

2 stops32h 36m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/4

10:47-22:55

2 stops42h 08m

$1,900

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Wed 25/3

06:50-21:26

2 stops32h 36m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/4

10:47-00:10

2 stops43h 23m

$1,900

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/3

06:50-21:26

2 stops32h 36m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 29/3

16:47-22:55

2 stops36h 08m

$1,902

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/3

06:50-14:12

2 stops25h 22m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/4

10:47-00:30

2 stops43h 43m

$1,903

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Sun 22/3

06:50-14:12

2 stops25h 22m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/4

19:38-17:50

2 stops28h 12m

$1,959

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Sun 22/3

06:50-14:12

2 stops25h 22m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 28/3

15:02-15:05

2 stops30h 03m

$1,964

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/3

14:50-08:34

2 stops35h 44m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/4

09:49-06:30

1 stop26h 41m

$1,983

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/3

14:50-08:34

2 stops35h 44m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/4

05:00-05:30

1 stop30h 30m

$1,983

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Deals found on 12/2

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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, Qantas Airways and United Airlines.

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 13 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines to the United States have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
989 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,283 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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, Christchurch offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 21 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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