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$941 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to New Orleans

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Cheapest return fare
$1,556
Typical prices: $2,121-$1,510
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MEL - MSY • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$941
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Sun 3/5
MEL - MSY • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $1,573 (return)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Melbourne and New Orleans. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,072 (return)
Shortest trip • 20h 12m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 22% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to New Orleans (MEL-MSY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to New Orleans that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to New Orleans

Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
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09:45 - 17:27
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14:45 - 05:00
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23h 15m
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$1,556Multiple Airlines
Sun, 31 May - Sun, 7 Jun
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10:00 - 16:46
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15:08 - 07:50
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49h 42m
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$1,578Delta
Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
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09:45 - 17:27
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$1,596Multiple Airlines
Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
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20:50 - 10:56
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32h 30m
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$1,708Multiple Airlines
Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
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10:55 - 18:33
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19:04 - 08:15
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$1,924Virgin Australia
Sun, 31 May - Sun, 7 Jun
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$1,928Virgin Australia
Fri, 15 May - Wed, 20 May
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10:00 - 23:59
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07:46 - 07:50
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33h 04m
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$2,009Delta
Sun, 31 May - Sun, 7 Jun
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16:35 - 08:46
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31h 11m
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23h 02m
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$2,897Multiple Airlines
Sat, 23 May - Wed, 27 May
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10:55 - 18:33
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19:04 - 08:15
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22h 11m
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$2,936United Airlines
Sat, 23 May - Wed, 27 May
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26h 46m
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$2,950United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to New Orleans flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans departing in June.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans is March, where tickets cost $1,333 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,187 and $1,992 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$941
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Melbourne to New Orleans

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FAQs for booking Melbourne to New Orleans flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans was $941 for a one-way ticket and $1,556 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to New Orleans?

    When flying out of Melbourne you will be using Melbourne. You will be landing at New Orleans, also known as New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to New Orleans?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to New Orleans?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and New Orleans, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to New Orleans, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to New Orleans are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,694 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,755 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne 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 from Melbourne to New Orleans.

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

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne 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 from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to New Orleans

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to New Orleans. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 630 reviews
7.4Food
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8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
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Time to upgrade those planes so you can provide first class.

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

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.

Appreciated the ability to get an earlier flight home after flying in from in from Japan. No problem with boarding or crew service. The limited choice of snacks, compared to previous years. Aircraft seats seem to be getting harder and more uncomfortable all the time. Overall, happy to be home

The Air New Zealand product is terrible, it's as expensive as a Jetstar ticket with add ons but with surely staff and old aircraft.

Wonderful trip. Everyone from checking in to the gate to the flight itself was amazing - kind, helpful, and has a beautiful smile.

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.

Air New Zealand over sold our flight and tried to bump us to yesterday. After several calls we got booked to United about 6 hrs before our original flight. No apologies!

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.

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.

Flight arrived late with no one to help over 30 people rebook. I slept at the airport.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

My bags were misplaced!!! Im in a foreign country with no bags

The entertainment options on the seat back video boards were nice.

The flight I was supposed to be on was supposed to take off at 1:50 from State College. It was delayed over and over and over again until somehow I had to rebook on a flight that was supposed to have left State College at 8 am that morning but didn't end up taking off until almost 6 pm. Not only was this completely unacceptable, the "token from United" was a 15 dollar meal voucher that has to be used by today. I would personally like some miles added to my account for this inconvenience. I was in transit for 8 hours from the time I arrive at State College Aiport to when I got home. I was supposed to be home at 3 pm and I returned at 8 pm. Unacceptable. I have not been on an on Time united flight in nearly 5 years.

Dinner was good, but the breakfast served in the morning was horrible.

Crew was friendly. Seats are too narrow, particularly when a big person is in the adjacent seat, but I understand this is due to smaller planes usually flight into Lincoln. I have experienced several flight delays going out and coming into Lincoln airport, I say maybe 50% or higher of the flights I've taken out of this airport have been delayed.

newer aircraft, ability to connect my headset via blue tooth for entertainment.

Great flight. Boarded efficiently. Arrived early at CLT. There was no in flight entertainment on this aircraft. Great crew.

The seat was comfortable. There was a lot of turbulence. If it weren't for that,it would have been okay.

Lounges are packed and very poor, food is really bad, for business class in an airline is well below expectations

The international / itallian speakers did not seem as friendly and professional as the others. Drink selections were denied ( a beer) until questioned about lack of ANY beer on the plane and then four options were given.

Flights on time w/o delays. However, my baggage was damaged. Ground crew, throws baggage from plane to the baggage carrier, carelessly.

Departed late but made up the time en route. Uncrowded and clean aircraft.

This short sector between Miami and JFK was undertaken purely for business purposes, with efficiency as the primary objective rather than a full inflight experience. Overall, the journey met its intended purpose; however, the ground experience at Miami stood out significantly. During check-in, I was unable to link my frequent flyer details from Qatar Airways (oneworld alliance) through either the self-service kiosk or web check-in. The situation was handled exceptionally well by the check-in agent, who demonstrated remarkable ownership. She coordinated across multiple counters, ensured my frequent flyer number was correctly reflected, reissued the boarding pass, and confirmed that mileage accrual would be recognized. Additionally, she ensured the boarding pass reflected priority status, enabling a seamless priority check-in experience without delays. This level of proactive service was both commendable and impactful. Boarding and the inflight experience, operated by American Airlines under a codeshare arrangement, were efficient but largely transactional. While operational delivery was smooth, there was no visible recognition of oneworld frequent flyer status onboard. In comparison to the consistently personalized engagement typically experienced with Qatar Airways, this absence was noticeable—though understandably a potential limitation of codeshare alignment rather than a direct service shortfall. In summary, while the flight itself fulfilled its operational intent, the exceptional professionalism and commitment demonstrated at the Miami check-in counter was the defining highlight of this journey. Greater consistency in elite recognition across partner airlines would further enhance the overall experience.

It was good. However, I didn’t expect for a delayed flight. Need to catch bus or ride going to Bakersfield since I need to be there the funeral of my Uncle.

I was able to get the AA customer Service desk to put me on an earlier flight without any issues.

The seat was comfortable, the attendants were very nice and WiFi made my life so much easier with work. Kudos!

AA was a very good experience. The employees are wonderful

Flight was 3 hours delayed. They gave our plan to two other routes. Need to knock that off.

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

No gate in Rome. Had stairs. Got separated from my wife in a wheel chair. Customs was a zoo. If AA doesnt have landing rights, it should be advertised.

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