MEL - MSY

$1,400 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 1/5. 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
$1,400
Typical prices: $1,327-$1,923
American Airlines
Fri 1/5Fri 8/5
MEL - MSY • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$2,065
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/3
MEL - MSY • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $1,400 (return)
Best reviews • 8.0 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 $1,091 (return)
Shortest trip • 20h 12m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 17% 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

Fri, 1 May - Fri, 8 May
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 17:22
MEL
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MSY
22h 37m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
14:45 - 06:45
MSY
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MEL
25h 00m
2 stops
$1,400American Airlines
Mon, 4 May - Mon, 11 May
Qantas Airways Logo
13:35 - 22:00
MEL
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MSY
23h 25m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
19:37 - 10:00
MSY
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MEL
23h 23m
2 stops
$1,424Qantas Airways
Fri, 1 May - Fri, 8 May
Qantas Airways Logo
13:35 - 18:51
MEL
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MSY
20h 16m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
19:37 - 05:00
MSY
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MEL
42h 23m
1 stop
$1,432Qantas Airways
Mon, 4 May - Mon, 11 May
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 17:22
MEL
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MSY
22h 37m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
14:45 - 06:45
MSY
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MEL
25h 00m
2 stops
$1,479American Airlines
Sun, 3 May - Sun, 10 May
American Airlines Logo
09:45 - 17:22
MEL
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MSY
22h 37m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
19:37 - 05:00
MSY
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MEL
42h 23m
1 stop
$1,486American Airlines
Sun, 3 May - Sun, 10 May
Delta Logo
10:00 - 23:35
MEL
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MSY
28h 35m
2 stops
Delta Logo
17:09 - 07:50
MSY
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MEL
47h 41m
2 stops
$1,512Delta
Mon, 4 May - Mon, 11 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:35 - 18:51
MEL
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MSY
20h 16m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:21 - 05:00
MSY
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MEL
20h 39m
1 stop
$1,534Multiple Airlines
Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 12 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
13:35 - 18:41
MEL
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MSY
20h 06m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
12:22 - 05:00
MSY
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MEL
24h 38m
1 stop
$1,607Qantas Airways
Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 12 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
13:35 - 18:41
MEL
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MSY
20h 06m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
12:22 - 05:00
MSY
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MEL
24h 38m
1 stop
$1,624Qantas Airways
Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 12 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:45 - 18:41
MEL
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MSY
23h 56m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:16 - 05:00
MSY
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MEL
25h 44m
1 stop
$1,636Multiple 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 May.

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 August, where tickets cost $1,431 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,153 and $2,026 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$1,400
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% 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.
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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 $2,065 for a one-way ticket and $1,400 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 $1,965 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 $1,747 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 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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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 615 reviews
8.5Crew
7.4Entertainment
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
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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

10.0 ExcellentNoel, Mar 2026
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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!

Very quick flight so no time for refreshments. We took off. Then landed. The end. Seats were too tight. Very cramped Grateful for the short flight cos moving around wasn’t possible

Please add more Bollywood movies and recent movies to the entertainment.

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

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.

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

My flight from Dallas to Sydney was cancelled. My entire trip was rerouted to include the following: Hartford to Washington DC Washington DC to JFK JFK to Auckland Auckland to Christchurch I paid for an aisle seat on the flight to Auckland and was asked if I would take a window seat to accommodate a family. The agent at the podium failed to mention that the family had a 3 month old baby and that a bassinet would be used during the 16 hour flight. The only way I could get out of my seat was to crawl under the bassinet of the sleeping baby. I think it is wrong that I was no given the choice to sit in another seat, that the agent knew what she was doing and chose to not properly disclose my seating arrangement. Terrible treatment.

The economy seats on the 777 was not as cramped as I had feared, but the food was terrible.

Experience was great - no complaints. Took off on time, landed early. Got to the gate relatively quickly - took a little bit of extra time to deplane but nothing excessive.

Economy plus was so cramped I could not use my laptop. It was beyond bad.

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

United is one airline which regardless of how many separate United tickets in existence, if one flight breaks down, the airline will take care of all the flights.

Both our flights were delayed. Almost didn’t get in the second flight. Staff was rude to the bone.

Hopped on time for the flight only to get deplaned and delayed another 2.5 hours.

Terrible experience! delay 2 time and say i dont have ticket

Both my flight where delayed Had 25min to make it to my transfer flight

Would've been great if Lufthansa union cockpit pilots didn't strike for 2 days and caused a chaos to my returning plans to USA, and then after rebooking a flight 2 days later tge plane departed 35 min later. So I did not have a good experience.

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