Dallas

$49+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Dallas

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MSY — DFW
Apr 21 — Apr 281
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Dallas are usually found in June or July, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Dallas

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Dallas (A78). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$84
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$49
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$206
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Dallas
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Dallas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($8 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Dallas

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Dallas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Dallas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 16, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/159:02 pmMSY - DFW
Nonstop1h 41mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/188:43 pmDFW - MSY
Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/15$84
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/255:45 amMSY - DFW
Nonstop1h 43mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/298:08 amDFW - MSY
Nonstop1h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$97
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/75:55 amMSY - DAL
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Wed 5/79:30 pmDAL - MSY
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/15$97
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/212:10 pmMSY - DFW
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/52:55 pmDFW - MSY
Nonstop1h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$126
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/255:30 amMSY - DFW
1 stop4h 55mDelta
Mon 9/295:45 pmDFW - MSY
1 stop5h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/15$177
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/212:10 pmMSY - DFW
1 stop8h 35mFrontier
Sun 5/46:05 amDFW - MSY
1 stop9h 13mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$180
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/87:10 pmMSY - DAL
1 stop4h 43mDelta
Sun 5/116:30 pmDAL - MSY
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Deal found 4/16$196
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/65:00 amMSY - DFW
2 stops8h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/710:43 amDFW - MSY
2 stops9h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$247
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/295:32 pmMSY - DAL
2 stops23h 51mAlaska Airlines
Fri 5/26:23 pmDAL - MSY
1 stop11h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/15$610

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Dallas that are best for you.

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New OrleansDallas

MSY - DFW

MSYDFW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/15

9:02 pm-10:43 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 5/18

8:43 pm-10:11 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$84

New OrleansDallas

MSY - DFW

MSYDFW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/6

5:12 am-7:00 am

Nonstop1h 48m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 5/7

6:30 pm-7:58 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$97

New OrleansDallas

MSY - DAL

MSYDAL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/7

5:55 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Dallas Love Field

Wed 5/7

9:30 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$97

New OrleansDallas

MSY - DFW

MSYDFW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/2

12:10 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 5/5

2:55 pm-4:26 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$126

New OrleansDallas

MSY - DFW

MSYDFW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/8

7:50 pm-8:34 am

1 stop12h 44m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 5/11

6:05 am-3:18 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$161

New OrleansDallas

MSY - DFW

MSYDFW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/13

5:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 5/20

4:09 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$177

New OrleansDallas

MSY - DAL

MSYDAL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/8

7:10 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Dallas Love Field

Sun 5/11

6:30 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$196

New OrleansDallas

MSY - DFW

MSYDFW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/6

5:00 am-8:50 am

1 stop3h 50m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 5/7

10:43 am-8:09 pm

2 stops9h 26m

$242

New OrleansDallas

MSY - DAL

MSYDAL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/29

5:32 pm-5:23 pm

2 stops23h 51m

Dallas Love Field

Fri 5/2

6:23 pm-5:55 am

1 stop11h 32m

$610

New OrleansDallas

MSY - DFW

MSYDFW

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/20

5:12 am-7:00 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$49

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The best insider tips for New Orleans to Dallas flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New Orleans to Dallas trip
Airlines
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom, ideal for short flights.


Spirit's Zone 1 boarding includes a carry-on and personal item for faster boarding.

Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags, including oversized items like skis.


Southwest's open seating policy allows quick boarding; check in early for priority.

Airports
MSY

MSY's security wait times average around 15 minutes, making it efficient for early morning business travelers.

Read more about MSYby Brandon Schultz
DFW

DFW's DART Orange Line connects downtown Dallas to Terminal A, offering a convenient arrival option.

Read more about DFWby Chris Dong
DAL

DAL's proximity to downtown makes it a convenient choice, just a 20-minute drive away.

Read more about DALby Paul Rubio
Our travel experts
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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on MSY

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Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on DFW

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on DAL

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Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Dallas

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dallas from New Orleans with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Dallas

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Dallas. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New Orleans to Dallas may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 87 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Dallas?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Dallas (average of $216). Flying from New Orleans to Dallas in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to DFW?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Dallas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 16, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Orleans to Dallas in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 42% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Dallas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Dallas. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Dallas flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New Orleans to Dallas

Explore weekly flight availability from New Orleans to Dallas. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 16, 2025.

The most flights from MSY to A78 are scheduled on a Wednesday (44 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).

Rainfall in Dallas by month

Plan your trip to Dallas by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dallas ranges from 1.9 - 4.9 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. August is typically the driest time to visit Dallas when rainfall is around 1.9 in.

Temperature in Dallas by month

Plan your trip to Dallas by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dallas, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dallas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dallas. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dallas. Reviews last updated April 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to Dallas, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Dallas. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to Dallas?

    Most people fly from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) if they book a flight from New Orleans to Dallas. On average, Louis Armstrong has 40 outbound flights to Dallas per day from 5 airlines. New Orleans Louis Armstrong is conveniently located just 11.4 mi from New Orleans’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Dallas round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $84, was found to be the cheapest airline from New Orleans to Dallas.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Southwest. You may be able to fly from New Orleans to Dallas for 54% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Dallas one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $49 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $49 and Spirit Airlines from $52 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Orleans to Dallas?

    Before booking your flight to Dallas from New Orleans, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Japan Airlines (82%), GOL (70%), Envoy Air( 68%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Dallas?

    While on average a flight from New Orleans to Dallas is generally $1,108, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $79. When looking at the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Dallas/Fort Worth), you can expect to pay $71 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Dallas that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Dallas flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Dallas?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Dallas.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Dallas?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Dallas by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Dallas?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Dallas (average of $216). Flying from New Orleans to Dallas in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from New Orleans to Dallas

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Dallas. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$45Average$115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$105Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$132Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$177Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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