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$1,103 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to New Orleans – Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to New Orleans departing on 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$1,354
Typical prices: $1,818-$1,566
United Airlines
Mon 17/8Mon 26/10
MEL - MSY • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$1,103
Air New Zealand
Mon 14/9
MEL - MSY • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $1,354 (return)
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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Direct flights
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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 $1,090 (return)
Shortest trip • 21h 04m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 23% 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, 17 Aug - Mon, 26 Oct
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 22:45
MEL
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MSY
26h 50m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 08:30
MSY
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MEL
33h 30m
3 stops
$1,354United Airlines
Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 26 Oct
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 22:45
MEL
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MSY
26h 50m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:00 - 08:30
MSY
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MEL
30h 30m
2 stops
$1,355United Airlines
Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 26 Oct
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 11:06
MEL
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MSY
39h 11m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
18:52 - 09:00
MSY
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MEL
22h 08m
1 stop
$1,358United Airlines
Mon, 13 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 17:34
MEL
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MSY
22h 49m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
14:43 - 05:00
MSY
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MEL
23h 17m
1 stop
$1,503American Airlines
Sat, 1 Aug - Sat, 8 Aug
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 17:34
MEL
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MSY
22h 49m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
11:16 - 06:45
MSY
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MEL
28h 29m
2 stops
$1,517American Airlines
Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 26 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
13:35 - 22:59
MEL
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MSY
24h 24m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
17:57 - 05:00
MSY
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MEL
43h 03m
1 stop
$1,525Qantas Airways
Mon, 13 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 18:33
MEL
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MSY
27h 33m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
19:09 - 13:20
MSY
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MEL
27h 11m
2 stops
$1,656Virgin Australia
Fri, 31 Jul - Tue, 4 Aug
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 08:30
MEL
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MSY
37h 45m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
19:58 - 05:00
MSY
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MEL
42h 02m
1 stop
$1,697American Airlines
Fri, 24 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 17:34
MEL
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MSY
46h 49m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
19:59 - 05:00
MSY
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MEL
42h 01m
1 stop
$1,698American Airlines
Fri, 4 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 18:40
MEL
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MSY
22h 45m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
08:05 - 08:15
MSY
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MEL
33h 10m
1 stop
$1,793United Airlines
Booking Insights

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 August.

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 $1,355 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,211 and $2,176 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$1,103
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 25% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Melbourne to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $1,103 for a one-way ticket and $1,354 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, Qantas Airways or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to New Orleans are Qantas Airways and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,784 and an overall rating of 7.5, Qantas Airways is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,560 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to New Orleans? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 1047 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.5Comfort
7.2Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.0Food
Airline reviews

We had a cancellation due to weather, but the American Airlines staff was very helpful. Once we got on a plane, the trip was great.

8.0 ExcellentBill, May 2026
DFW - COS
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We had a cancellation due to weather, but the American Airlines staff was very helpful. Once we got on a plane, the trip was great.

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

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.

Checking bag at terminal was horrible. No agents to check us in and only 1 kiosk working. Boarding went ok. Crew onboard was very scattered rained. Missed our row while serving and then didn’t see them hardly again.

Crew was amazing, takeoff wonderful. The bathroom was disgusting from before takeoff the odor made the flight uncomfortable as you could smell the bathroom from the center of the plane where we were sitting. Smelled like raw sewage. My daughter was throwing up as we landed due to the smell and horrible turbulence as we approached Newark.

Prefer not to have an almost 3 hour delay with useless communication that wasn't accurate.

Airline tickets are not cheap. You expect reliable competent service. Thanks to canceled flights and botched transfers we arrived at our destination two days late. This is not acceptable

The flight got delayed. They forgot to bring the drinks when I asked for it. The toilet is messy.

Horrible! Several delays and then was cancelled! I spent over 24 hours in the airport and was unable to get a hotel or food voucher.

The entertainment is a bit limited, it would be better if they added some games to play besides the movies and tv shows. But the seats are comfortable and the crew is polite

This planes staff was top tier. Everything went great and had a great flight home.

Food was great. Staff was phenomenal. Seats were a bit hard and could use a lot more entertainment options as far as movies to choose from. WiFi was good. Overall great trip.

This was an overnight flight, and in the morning they did know coffee service. How you can throw passengers in a San Francisco airport at 5:40 a.m. in the morning and not giving them Coffee is a crime.

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