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$962+ 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
14 Jun — 21 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 15 May 2026.

Thu 11/613:50
AKL
-
MSY
2 stops35h 56m
United Airlines
Thu 18/607:00
MSY
-
AKL
2 stops31h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/5$2,123
Sun 28/616:05
AKL
-
MSY
2 stops42h 03m
Qantas Airways
Sun 5/719:58
MSY
-
AKL
2 stops25h 12m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/5$3,273
Thu 25/615:15
AKL
-
MSY
2 stops30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/719:35
MSY
-
AKL
2 stops59h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$3,282
Thu 25/613:50
AKL
-
MSY
1 stop21h 43m
Air New Zealand
Thu 2/719:13
MSY
-
AKL
1 stop17h 17m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 11/5$3,393
Sun 28/615:35
AKL
-
MSY
2 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/707:10
MSY
-
AKL
3 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$3,599
Sun 28/619:50
AKL
-
MSY
2 stops34h 24m
Air New Zealand
Sun 5/705:15
MSY
-
AKL
1 stop31h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 14/5$3,719

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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 15 May 2026.

Return from

$2,123

One-way from

$962

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,920
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 11/6-18/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 02m total
  • Auckland to New Orleans
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 09m total
  • Auckland to New Orleans
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($118 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/6

13:50-08:46

2 stops35h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 18/6

07:00-07:10

2 stops31h 10m

$2,123

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Sun 28/6

16:05-17:08

2 stops42h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/7

19:58-14:10

2 stops25h 12m

$3,273
Fastest return journey

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Thu 25/6

13:50-18:33

1 stop21h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/7

19:13-05:30

1 stop17h 17m

$3,393

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Thu 25/6

06:10-19:06

3 stops29h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/7

19:58-14:05

2 stops25h 07m

$3,469

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Sun 28/6

15:35-05:00

2 stops30h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/7

07:10-12:10

3 stops36h 00m

$3,599

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Sun 28/6

19:50-13:14

2 stops34h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/7

05:15-06:00

1 stop31h 45m

$3,719
Cheapest one-way

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/5

06:00-17:09

2 stops28h 09m

$962

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Sat 23/5

06:10-19:11

3 stops30h 01m

$990
Fastest single journey

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Sat 23/5

08:20-19:11

2 stops27h 51m

$992

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/11

16:05-05:30

1 stop32h 25m

$1,098

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Everything you need to know about your flight to New Orleans

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New Orleans?

The cheapest airline flying from Auckland to New Orleans is Air New Zealand.

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 15 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand 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
642 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
642 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
642 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

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, Wellington offers the quickest one-way flight (28 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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