Cheap flights from New York to New Orleans from $117 EWR, JFK, LGA → MSY

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $207 to $306.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 5-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 11 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

242 fares on 8 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $225.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 48 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $85 to $200.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 21 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

7 fares on 2 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $97.

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 22% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (48 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from New York to New Orleans?

The cheapest return found recently is $240 with Frontier Airlines, 11 Dec to 16 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $225 with Frontier Airlines, 11 Dec to 16 Dec, found 8 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $255 to $389.

How much is a one-way flight from New York to New Orleans?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $117 with American Airlines, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $97 with jetBlue, 21 Nov, found 6 days ago.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to New Orleans?

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $225, 11 Dec to 16 Dec, found 8 days ago. November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $97, 21 Nov, found 6 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to New Orleans?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 22% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 48 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 30 to 59 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from New York to New Orleans?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $430 with United Airlines, 4 Dec to 7 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $117 with American Airlines, 21 Nov, found 2 days ago.

Every nonstop date from New York to New Orleans

How long is the flight from New York to New Orleans?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with American Airlines on 21 Nov, takes 3 h 39 min from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from New York to New Orleans?

Between 4 Dec and 1 Apr 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on 4 of the 8 departure dates we hold, jetBlue on 2 and Southwest Airlines on 1.