Cheap flights from New Zealand to New Orleans from $657

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.
AKL — MSY
11 Feb — 18 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to New Orleans

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to New Orleans flight deals. Data was last updated 12 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,320

One-way from

$657

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,432
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 18/2-21/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 04m total
  • New Zealand to New Orleans
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 1/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 17m total
  • New Zealand to New Orleans
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($89 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 January 2026.

Wed 18/215:50AKL - MSY
2 stops35h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 21/215:01MSY - AKL
1 stop23h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/1$1,320
Sun 22/313:00AKL - MSY
2 stops40h 30mAir Canada
Fri 3/418:05MSY - AKL
3 stops52h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 10/1$1,404
Fri 27/313:00AKL - MSY
2 stops22h 04mAir Canada
Fri 3/418:05MSY - AKL
3 stops61h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 10/1$1,604
Tue 24/209:55WLG - MSY
3 stops30h 54mAir Canada
Tue 3/314:13MSY - WLG
3 stops38h 52mAir Canada
Deal found 9/1$1,609
Tue 24/214:00AKL - MSY
2 stops26h 45mAir Canada
Tue 3/317:34MSY - AKL
2 stops46h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 10/1$1,639
Mon 23/320:10AKL - MSY
1 stop27h 34mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/310:20MSY - AKL
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,820
Tue 17/214:15CHC - MSY
1 stop19h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 21/214:25MSY - CHC
2 stops49h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/1$1,831
Tue 24/214:00AKL - MSY
2 stops26h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/316:48MSY - AKL
1 stop21h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$1,848
Wed 25/313:35AKL - MSY
1 stop17h 13mDelta
Sat 28/305:35MSY - AKL
2 stops32h 15mDelta
Deal found 10/1$1,850
Sun 22/313:00AKL - MSY
2 stops40h 30mAir Canada
Wed 1/418:05MSY - AKL
3 stops52h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 10/1$1,853
Tue 24/206:05WLG - MSY
2 stops28h 54mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/316:48MSY - WLG
2 stops27h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/1$1,862
Wed 25/206:00WLG - MSY
3 stops31h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/309:00MSY - WLG
2 stops44h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,871

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Wed 18/2

15:50-08:45

2 stops35h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 21/2

16:48-09:10

1 stop21h 22m

$1,320

WellingtonNew Orleans

WLG - MSY

WLGMSY

Wellington

Tue 24/2

09:55-21:49

3 stops30h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/3

14:13-00:05

3 stops38h 52m

$1,609

ChristchurchNew Orleans

CHC - MSY

CHCMSY

Christchurch

Tue 17/2

14:15-14:36

1 stop19h 21m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 21/2

14:25-10:35

2 stops49h 10m

$1,831

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Wed 25/3

13:35-18:03

2 stops22h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 28/3

05:35-07:50

2 stops32h 15m

$1,850

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Wed 25/3

12:20-16:02

1 stop21h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 31/3

16:47-14:05

2 stops27h 18m

$1,850

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/3

19:35-09:40

2 stops32h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 31/3

14:14-08:10

2 stops23h 56m

$1,850

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/3

13:35-18:58

1 stop23h 23m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 31/3

07:05-07:50

1 stop30h 45m

$1,850

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Wed 25/3

12:20-21:26

1 stop27h 06m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/4

15:02-00:30

2 stops39h 28m

$1,850

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/3

20:10-08:34

2 stops30h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 30/3

18:58-17:25

2 stops28h 27m

$1,850

AucklandNew Orleans

AKL - MSY

AKLMSY

Auckland Intl

Sun 22/3

13:35-18:25

2 stops22h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 30/3

19:15-07:50

2 stops42h 35m

$1,850

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to New Orleans?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to New Orleans (average of $701). Flying from New Zealand to New Orleans in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,812). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 12 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from New Zealand to New Orleans by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

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

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New Zealand to New Orleans. It is only a 18.4 km journey from Louis Armstrong (MSY) to New Orleans’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to New Orleans?

    There are many flights that can get you from New Zealand to New Orleans in 19h 21m. Fly via American Airlines, Air Canada, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from New Zealand to New Orleans is about 12780 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to New Orleans?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to New Orleans (average of $701). Flying from New Zealand to New Orleans in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,812). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,689Average$2,457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,713Average$2,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,891Average$2,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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