$982+ 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
9 May — 16 May1
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 April 2026.

Wed 12/814:00
AKL
-
MSY
2 stops40h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/912:30
MSY
-
AKL
2 stops31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$2,544
Wed 20/519:50
AKL
-
MSY
1 stop20h 39m
Air New Zealand
Wed 27/517:35
MSY
-
AKL
1 stop18h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/4$2,566
Wed 20/506:45
AKL
-
MSY
2 stops26h 51m
Qantas Airways
Wed 27/518:00
MSY
-
AKL
2 stops27h 05m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/4$2,630
Wed 20/506:45
AKL
-
MSY
2 stops26h 51m
American Airlines
Wed 27/519:58
MSY
-
AKL
2 stops25h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/4$2,633
Tue 5/508:20
AKL
-
MSY
2 stops25h 16m
American Airlines
Wed 6/511:56
MSY
-
AKL
2 stops33h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/4$2,669
Wed 12/819:50
AKL
-
MSY
1 stop19h 02m
Air New Zealand
Tue 15/908:45
MSY
-
AKL
1 stop28h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/4$2,707
Wed 12/819:50
AKL
-
MSY
1 stop19h 02m
Air New Zealand
Wed 16/915:48
MSY
-
AKL
1 stop20h 42m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/4$2,747
Wed 12/814:00
AKL
-
MSY
2 stops32h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/919:55
MSY
-
AKL
1 stop41h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$2,752
Wed 20/513:25
AKL
-
MSY
3 stops27h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/518:00
MSY
-
AKL
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$2,760
Thu 13/808:20
AKL
-
MSY
2 stops25h 50m
Qantas Airways
Mon 14/919:28
MSY
-
AKL
2 stops25h 37m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 8/4$2,764

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 April 2026.

Return from

$2,544

One-way from

$982

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,293
12/8-15/9
  • 12/8-15/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 30m total
  • Auckland to New Orleans
25/5
  • 25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 00m total
  • Auckland to New Orleans
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($245 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 April 2026

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/8

14:00-13:15

2 stops40h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 15/9

12:30-12:45

2 stops31h 15m

$2,544

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/5

08:20-16:36

2 stops25h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/5

11:56-14:05

2 stops33h 09m

$2,669

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Wed 20/5

13:25-23:59

3 stops27h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 27/5

18:00-14:10

2 stops27h 10m

$2,760
Fastest return journey

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/8

13:50-21:30

2 stops24h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 16/9

17:35-05:30

1 stop18h 55m

$2,767

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/5

07:00-18:27

2 stops28h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/5

09:40-06:00

1 stop27h 20m

$2,826

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/5

07:00-18:27

2 stops28h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/5

16:00-06:00

2 stops45h 00m

$2,867
Cheapest one-way

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/5

14:00-17:51

3 stops44h 51m

$1,250
Fastest single journey

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/5

19:50-23:26

1 stop20h 36m

$1,372

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/5

07:00-19:51

3 stops29h 51m

$1,413

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/5

06:00-17:09

2 stops28h 09m

$1,420

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Deals found on 8/4

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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 April 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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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, Christchurch offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 4 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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