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$579+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Melbourne

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — MEL
ene. 22 — ene. 291
mié. 1/22
mié. 1/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Melbourne (ME1). 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 enero 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,200
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$579
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,369
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Melbourne
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 2/88:45 amMSY - MEL
1 stop32h 15mUnited Airlines
sáb. 2/2211:30 amMEL - MSY
2 stops28h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,200
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 2/88:18 amMSY - MEL
3 stops34h 57mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 2/2210:35 pmMEL - MSY
3 stops37h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,264
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 2/89:00 amMSY - MEL
2 stops34h 30mCathay Pacific
vie. 2/2112:45 amMEL - MSY
2 stops36h 42mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/15$2,829
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 1/164:13 pmMSY - AVV
2 stops30h 32mQantas Airways
mié. 1/224:20 pmAVV - MSY
2 stops40h 03mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/15$13,597

Find flights from New Orleans to Melbourne within your budget

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New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sáb. 2/8

8:45 am-10:00 am

1 stop32h 15m

Melbourne

sáb. 2/22

11:30 am-10:30 pm

2 stops28h 00m

$1,200

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sáb. 2/8

8:18 am-12:15 pm

3 stops34h 57m

Melbourne

sáb. 2/22

10:35 pm-6:46 pm

3 stops37h 11m

$1,264

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sáb. 2/8

9:00 am-12:30 pm

2 stops34h 30m

Melbourne

vie. 2/21

12:45 am-8:27 pm

2 stops36h 42m

$2,829

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 5/30

6:20 pm-8:15 am

1 stop22h 55m

$579

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - AVV

MSYAVV

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 5/30

8:03 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops27h 07m

$1,318

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - AVV

MSYAVV

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 5/30

11:50 am-8:15 pm

3 stops41h 25m

$3,639

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Melbourne

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Travel insights for flights from New Orleans to Melbourne

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New Orleans to Melbourne including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from New Orleans to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 17, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Orleans to Melbourne in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne ranges from 1.2 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated enero 17, 2025.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
823 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible airline. Missed my baggage in both inbound and outbound flight. Not getting support from customer care about the baggage delay issue.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
823 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
823 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible airline. Missed my baggage in both inbound and outbound flight. Not getting support from customer care about the baggage delay issue.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
820 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
823 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible airline. Missed my baggage in both inbound and outbound flight. Not getting support from customer care about the baggage delay issue.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
823 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible airline. Missed my baggage in both inbound and outbound flight. Not getting support from customer care about the baggage delay issue.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne?

    For a flight from New Orleans to Melbourne, you will be flying from Louis Armstrong. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city. Louis Armstrong is the only New Orleans airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. 3 airlines have flights to Melbourne from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on a regular basis.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($1,200), and Cathay Pacific ($2,829) offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Melbourne. United Airlines is priced at 22% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Melbourne 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 Melbourne?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Melbourne (average of $1,071). Flying from New Orleans to Melbourne in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 3 airlines flying from New Orleans to Melbourne

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Melbourne. 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 enero 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$955Average$1,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,407Average$1,529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,646Average$1,774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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