MEL - MSY

$1,352 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to New Orleans

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Melbourne to New Orleans departing on 10/6. 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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Cheapest return fare
$1,352
Typical prices: $1,566-$1,399
United Airlines
Wed 10/6Wed 17/6
MEL - MSY • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$1,487
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Tue 30/6
MEL - MSY • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $1,352 (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 $1,080 (return)
Shortest trip • 20h 12m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 25% 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

Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 21:49
MEL
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MSY
27h 19m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
19:04 - 08:15
MSY
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MEL
22h 11m
1 stop
$1,352United Airlines
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 18:33
MEL
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MSY
22h 38m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
19:04 - 08:15
MSY
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MEL
22h 11m
1 stop
$1,371United Airlines
Wed, 19 Aug - Sat, 24 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
13:35 - 23:00
MEL
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MSY
24h 25m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
12:22 - 05:00
MSY
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MEL
24h 38m
1 stop
$1,577Qantas Airways
Wed, 19 Aug - Sat, 24 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
13:35 - 23:00
MEL
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MSY
24h 25m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
12:22 - 06:45
MSY
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MEL
26h 23m
2 stops
$1,584Qantas Airways
Wed, 19 Aug - Sat, 24 Oct
American Airlines Logo
13:35 - 23:50
MEL
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MSY
25h 15m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:22 - 06:45
MSY
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MEL
26h 23m
2 stops
$1,600American Airlines
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 18:33
MEL
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MSY
27h 33m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
19:04 - 08:15
MSY
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MEL
22h 11m
1 stop
$1,673Virgin Australia
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
06:00 - 18:33
MEL
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MSY
27h 33m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
19:04 - 12:20
MSY
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MEL
26h 16m
2 stops
$1,699Virgin Australia
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
Delta Logo
10:00 - 21:47
MEL
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MSY
26h 47m
1 stop
Delta Logo
08:03 - 07:50
MSY
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MEL
32h 47m
1 stop
$2,118Delta
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:50 - 10:56
MEL
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MSY
53h 06m
3 stops
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11:50 - 11:20
MSY
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MEL
32h 30m
3 stops
$2,718Multiple Airlines
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:50 - 10:56
MEL
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MSY
53h 06m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:50 - 11:20
MSY
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MEL
32h 30m
3 stops
$2,822Multiple 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 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 May, where tickets cost $1,240 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,170 and $2,007 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$1,352
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 31% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% 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 $1,487 for a one-way ticket and $1,352 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 $1,768 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 $1,546 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 3 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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7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 1037 reviews
7.4Comfort
8.1Crew
7.2Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.0Food
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Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
MEL - LAX
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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.

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.

First class ticket gets you no seat back entertainment? I have to bring my own laptop to see a movie? And most of their movies have ADS? No thank you. Worse: Tiny snacks only on a 2 hr flight?

The flight to Houston the agents were not very helpful

Late- that’s what United does best. Missed my connection, rebooked to a flight 17 hours later and had to spend $500 on a hotel. What did I get? A $15 meal voucher. What can you get in an airport for $15. I hate United so much.

Horrible, absolutely horrible. The airline overbooked the flight, did NOT assign seats and boarding was a hot mess with lots of confused passengers. There was no "large plane" gate for us, the 500+ passengers were squeezed in a small hold room area, and multiple busses had to shuttle us to the other side of the airfield, where boarding of the plane, that was parked on the ramp, took place in rain. The old plane had a broken seat, that the technicians tried to fix - with no success - resulting in a 50min delay. The flight attendant with heart shaped earnings with German flag was screaming on the passengers without a reason, was extremely rude and entitled the entire flight. The food was junk. I hope I don't have to fly United ever again.

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

No complaints other than luggage carousel was incorrectly guiding passengers to the wrong carousel on the screen.

We were a little disappointed to not be able to complete check in online without uploading pics of passports. Also we have KTN's and they weren't on our boarding passes when we got to security. Had to trek back to counter to have them fix.

Excellent service in Polaris class IAD to ZRH. Arrived rested and well fed after the overnight flight.

The clerk at check in for my bags was very rude. My credit card was hacked during my vacation and she told me it was not possible to pay in cash for my bag. “You bought the cheapest ticket, you should have bought a ticket that included a bag. If you cannot pay with a credit card, we will not let you on this flight”. She spoke to her supervisor and then told me , I could ask other passengers, if they would use their credit card to check my bag. I had to beg 5 different people, till one agreed to use their credit card. I payed them cash of course. This was a very stressful and humiliating experience for me. I strongly suggest you build in some kind of provision for travelers who got robbed.

It's a short hop. My carryon was checked at the gate, I didn't have to drag it all over the airport. Excellent wheelchair assist.

Seat bottom cushions are not good. I’m 165# & they hurt my butt. Plenty of legroom.

The wifi experience is awful. I had to try again and again, taking over 30 minutes, to connect to the wifi. I had to watch the same two ads over and over until I was finally successful. Once connected, it was anything but "high speed" and disconnected at least three times during the flight.

Fine. Nothing to write home about. The plane left on time, and arrived on time.

I was downgraded from first class to coach due to an airplane change. They pulled me out of line and I was the very last person to board the plane stuck in the middle seat with no overhead place to put my carry-.on. Very poor customer service.

Seat comfort was poor (no lumbar or lower back support).

The airplane seats were spacious and comfortable, and the flight attendants were friendly and attentive. The food was delicious like never before. The blankets and toiletries were thoughtfully provided. The captain's navigation was steady and reliable. In short, having flown with Starlux, I won't consider any other airline next time.

STOP MAKING THE SEATING SO CRAMPED. WE NEED A PASSENGER BILL OF RIGHTS!

The passenger in front of of me reclined their seat back all the way the entire flight. Their headrest was in my face the entire flight! I barely had room for the little plastic cup of water to fit on my tray table; can you make the seats and space between the rows any smaller??? You can’t even get up to use the restroom! Worst flight I’ve had in a very long time!

We had several flights and they were all on-time and flawless

My Frequent Flyer nber wasn't put on as I was told it was..... This resulted in a last group boarding and no priority tags on My bags.

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