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$1,496
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Air Canada
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SYD - MSY • 2 stops
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Recent return flight deals to New Orleans

Tue, 2 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun
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09:20 - 16:27
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MSY
46h 07m
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05:15 - 07:20
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35h 05m
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$1,496Air Canada
Fri, 5 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun
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09:20 - 21:34
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MSY
27h 14m
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11:50 - 07:20
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28h 30m
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$1,539Air Canada
Sat, 6 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun
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09:45 - 19:02
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MSY
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14:43 - 05:00
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23h 17m
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$1,556American Airlines
Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun
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09:45 - 17:48
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MSY
23h 03m
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11:20 - 05:00
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26h 40m
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$1,558Multiple Airlines
Wed, 20 May - Wed, 27 May
American Airlines Logo
13:35 - 22:00
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American Airlines Logo
09:39 - 05:00
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28h 21m
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$1,570American Airlines
Thu, 13 Aug - Sat, 24 Oct
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09:00 - 17:11
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MSY
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11:16 - 06:45
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MEL
27h 29m
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$1,614Qantas Airways
Tue, 11 Aug - Sat, 24 Oct
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 18:49
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MSY
22h 54m
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08:00 - 09:00
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33h 00m
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$1,634United Airlines
Tue, 2 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
12:00 - 17:09
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20h 09m
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18:00 - 06:55
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21h 55m
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$2,102Qantas Airways
Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
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10:30 - 18:49
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19:13 - 06:30
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44h 17m
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$2,564United Airlines
Sun, 9 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
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00:25 - 19:51
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MSY
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FAQs - booking New Orleans flights

  • Which international airport should I fly into to visit New Orleans?

    There are three international airports in Louisiana: Chennault International Airport (CWF), Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY), and Alexandria International Airport (AEX). Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY), located just 17.70 km or a 19min drive from downtown New Orleans, is by far the most convenient option for travellers planning on exploring the city. Chennault International Airport (CWF) is approximately 3h 7min away by car, while Alexandria International Airport (AEX) is roughly a 3h 22min drive away.

  • What accommodation is close to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)?

    The closest hotels to MSY are Hilton New Orleans Airport and Days Inn New Orleans Airport. Both are located just a 5min walk away from the main terminal. Holiday Inn New Orleans North is also convenient, situated just a 7min walk from MSY. All three hotels offer a free shuttle bus service upon request.

  • What airport lounges are available to economy ticket holders at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)?

    The Delta Sky Club at MSY offers day passes as well as annual membership or pay at the door fees, regardless of ticket class. The lounge is located on Concourse D, between Gate 2 and 4; amenities include work stations with hot spot printing, a selection of snacks and beverages, TV, and Wi-Fi.

  • Can I rent a car at New Orleans Louis Armstrong airport (MSY)?

    Nine rental car companies are available at MSY Rental Car Center, which is located 15–20min drive from the main terminal building. A shuttle bus runs every 5min from the terminal to the car center. To find the MSY Rental Car Center shuttle, leave the terminal after baggage claim on Level 1 and proceed towards the Long Term Parking Garage opposite.

  • How do I get from New Orleans Louis Armstrong airport (MSY) to New Orleans city?

    New Orleans Airport offers a dedicated airport shuttle service that will take you between the airport and your hotel in downtown and uptown New Orleans, as well as to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the French Quarter, and the cruise ship terminals. Follow the signs for the shuttle after exiting baggage collection. Tickets can be booked online in advance or purchased at the airport Shuttle Ticket Desk on the Ground Level, opposite the baggage claim. They cost around $ 24 (A$ 35.40) for a one-way ticket and about $ 44 (A$ 65) for a return.

  • How far is New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport from central New Orleans?

    There are 18 km between New Orleans city centre and New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport.

  • What is the name of New Orleans’s airport?

    All flights to New Orleans land at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. The airport code is MSY,and it can also be referred to as Louis Armstrong, Louis Armstrong New Orleans, or Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to New Orleans?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to New Orleans?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to New Orleans?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to New Orleans?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Orleans up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to New Orleans

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest New Orleans flight deals.
  • New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) serves a number of US cities including New Orleans (approximately 23min away by car), Baton Rouge (circa 1h 4min by car), and Houston (circa 5h by car).
  • Australian citizens with a valid passport can apply for an ESTA visa waiver before arriving at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY). This allows Australians to stay for a maximum of 90 days for tourism, business, medical, or short study purposes.
  • New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) is situated approximately 24 km from the New Orleans French Quarter. Taxis, rental cars, Lyft, Uber, and a shuttle bus service can all be arranged upon arrival.
  • Passengers travelling with infants and young children can avail of a Mother’s Room on each concourse, which is equipped with seating, changing facilities, and power outlets.
  • A number of budget airlines operate to and from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) including Spirit Airlines, JetBlue, Frontier Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines.
  • Taxis are readily available from a dedicated rank on the Arrival Curb, which can be found on Level 1 after exiting baggage claim. Fares cost approximately $ 36 (A$ 53) for one or two passengers travelling to either the Central Business District or French Quarter.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to New Orleans

 
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 632 reviews
7.4Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.4Food
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
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Time to upgrade those planes so you can provide first class.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
LFT - IAH
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Time to upgrade those planes so you can provide first class.

My experience with Underpricer was not great. The representative assigned to me did not tell me beforehand that selecting seats, which i could not do through ANZ, WOULD ADD SIGNIFICANT cost to my ticket (all flight segments were reg economy seats. The seat selections for the ticket, MCI-AKL, AKL-PER, PER-MCI, cost $284 USD. I WAS NOT TOLD AHEAD OF SELECTING SEATS chosen by the rep OF THE COSTS and never received an itemized invoice of the seat selections.). The costs of seat selection, an option solicited as a service, with no mention of costs, should have been disclosed to me prior to seat selection and certaily should have been itemized. For all I know, the $284 was not referred from the airline but made up and taken directly by Underpricer. Next, when i checked in, united couldnt find my ticket. This is probably why i didnt get a seat selection on that flight and couldnt check in online, despite Underpricer prompts to do so a week before departure, or at the kiosk at the airport. I had to wait for special help at the counter, then was told that because the flight segment, MCI-IAH, operated by United Airlines via the ANZ. ticket, had changed schedule slightly since I BOOKED MY FLIGHT, the MCI-IAH segment had been decoupled from the rest of the ticket because the IAH layover was now 12.5 hrs AND DID NOT QUALIFY AS A THROUGH FLIGHT TO AKL.. This meant my checked bag could not be checked through to AKL and id have to pick it up at IAH, THEN WAIT MOST OF the long layover WITH the large checked bag until ANZ counter in IAH OPENED for checkING just prior to the flight. Apparently, although underpricer had notified me of schedule changes, they did not update the ANZ TICKET, leading to this problem. Finallly, although I RECHECKED TH BAG IN At IAH 3.5-4 hours before the scheduled departure and the IAH-AKL segment was a direct flight, ANZ LOST MY bag and it took 4 days to find it and get it to me. Not fun.

The flight was smooth and on time. Entertainment options were lacking and there was no food, other than some very boring snacks.

A better selection of entertainment would have been nice. I found nothing that appealed to me as a middle-aged traveler. The flight attendants were gracious, helpful, and attentive. It also would have been nice to have more bathrooms as the flight was full and the plane was big.

Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our return home from Tokyo to Auckland and onwards to Palmerston North. We would recommend using the Premier Business class for long-haul travel, any day. Well worth the extra cost. Cabin staff were exceptional, Thank you

This flight was the second leg of a trip that began in Auckland, New Zealand. I was unable to find a way to select seats in advance. The boarding passes we were given in Auckland did not have seat assignments for the second flight. There was no way to check on it until personnel showed up at the gate in Los Angeles, immediately before boarding time. The flight was overbooked by one, and since I was traveling with my sister, we needed two seats. We waited in considerable anxiety for everyone else to board and when one person did not show up, we had to take whatever was left. At least we finally got on the flight although we were the very last to board. We were not able to sit together, of course.

The Premium Economy seats were very comfortable and the food was quite tasty. I did not use the entertainment system, but I was able to charge my phone and tablet with the seatback connection.

We had difficulty checking in as United didn’t recognize the confirmation number and the agent was not helpful. We went to the United Assistance desk where the agent was able to process our reservation. We also weren’t allowed to choose seats in advance.

All good, except entertainment system could have been better. More choices.

Your entertainment could be better. I flew on Air New Zealand in January so was expecting a better choice in February...but no luck. Same choices and also could have a better selection. Otherwise, lovely service, the purser came to our seats to welcome us. Overall, very nice. Direct flight from Auckland to YVR was fantastic!

There were no food or entertainment on this short flight. Friendly staff even before getting on the flight. The seats were snug but it was quick flight

Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

High fees for excess checked baggage and somehow ridiculous rules for carry on bags.

Flight was late, food and drink an extra charge, my carry on is five rows behind me, and the seats are too narrow. Don’t ask me to be happy about it

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

On the Qantas flight, I could barely hear some of the announcements. It was better when I could read them on the screen.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

Our boarding and flight was very good. However when we landed and pulled in to the gate it took 55 minutes for the jet bridge to be positioned next to the aircraft. That caused us to miss our ground transportation and it caused us unnecessary last minute transit planning and expense. Our flight was AA1733 on March 17, 2026

We booked with Qantas instead of Delta and we instead flew on American Airlines. American is not our favorite to go on. No leg room and the width of seats are a joke. Your are packed like sardines on American flights.

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

My food prefer was confirmed by email 2x and still the crew claim they had no pre-order. I taken ill while in India so I needed to avoid Indian sauces and spices, so the problem with the preorder was unacceptable. Additionally, is there a new rule to automatically not to disturb passengers? I would like this as an option. Lastly, for breakfast I needed to avoid Indian and I’m allergic to eggs.. therefore the only option was pancakes and guess what was not available!!!

They told us yesterday APR21st that they were cleaning the plane and we got delayed. After that they said they didn't had any crew for the flight so they cancelled the flight till next day.

very average service no complimentary alcoholics drinks unlike other airlines such as Porter airlines No decent seats available during check-in time the day before

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

The flight crew on this leg of my trip was very friendly and pleasant. Every one of them was humorous, as well as helpful and accommodating. This group was BY FAR the best crew I’ve flown with. They deserve kudos.

It was a really seamless flight and the entertainment selection was excellent.

boarded early to only find out that flight would sit at gate for 45 min to an hour. Landed in chicago and sat on runway for over an hour before got to gate. Total delay was extensive for a 45 min flight door to door.

It was terrible. sat on airplane 2 hours then flight was canceled. made to pick up bags and go through Panama immagration to rebook another flight. worst experice ever at a airport.

The flight was delayed from take off because only one runway was operational in San Francisco.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Flight itself was not bad at all. However: my checked bag (checked in Calgary) did not make it onto this flight as I found out after I landed at EWR. I still don't have it but it appears that it is on its way to me.

Flight and attendance were very good we had 2 hour delay that took the shine of it

After 3 hours of delays, they ended up cancelling my flight. And although I could purchase one-way tickets to get to my destination, they would not offer me these flights as compensation for the cancelled flight, and I didn't end up making it home until 13 hours after I was originally supposed to arrive. It made for an extremely strenuous end to an otherwise good trip.

Be careful about the bad policy and when purchasing seats

Very disappointed with premier lounge. Food selection very poor, both coffee machines out of order. For the price you charge for an upgrade, the seats don’t fully recline, movie selection is old. Not very good value. Asian airlines are light years ahead at a more affordable price.

The seat design in the premium economy section leaves virtually no room under the seat to store a bag or purse. Other than that, it was a great flight. Arrived early.

The flight was delayed, but not for weather. We landed over 3hrs later than planned.

The stag were helpful, kind and liked the passengers. The plane was pristinely clean! Great flight!

My flight was delayed more than once, but Air Canada updated us regularly. Friends on other airlines had much worse experiences.

My ticket did not exist when I got to the airport. I had to book another flight and was still charged by Kayak

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