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$66+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Minneapolis (MSY - MSP)

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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — MSP
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Fri 2/28
Fri 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Minneapolis St Paul are usually found in October or September, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Minneapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Minneapolis (MSP). 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 February 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$130
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$66
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$409

Good round-trip deal

$255 or less

Good one-way deal

$254 or less
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Minneapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 23, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Thu 4/247:46 pmMSY - MSP
1 stop28h 49mFrontier
Sun 4/276:00 amMSP - MSY
1 stop12h 46mFrontier
Deal found 2/23$130
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Thu 4/247:46 pmMSY - MSP
1 stop28h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/2712:07 pmMSP - MSY
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/225:55 pmMSY - MSP
Nonstop2h 43mSun Country Air
Sun 6/292:18 pmMSP - MSY
Nonstop2h 36mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/22$177
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/115:45 amMSY - MSP
1 stop7h 54mSpirit Airlines
Sun 3/163:20 pmMSP - MSY
1 stop8h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/23$190
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Tue 3/112:00 pmMSY - MSP
Nonstop2h 50mDelta
Sun 3/162:20 pmMSP - MSY
Nonstop2h 46mDelta
Deal found 2/23$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 2/244:25 pmMSY - MSP
1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/15:42 pmMSP - MSY
1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Tue 2/255:26 pmMSY - MSP
1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/275:15 pmMSP - MSY
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Thu 4/244:35 pmMSY - MSP
2 stops6h 10mSouthwest
Sun 4/276:00 amMSP - MSY
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 2/22$413
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Mon 3/106:40 pmMSY - MSP
2 stops29h 19mAlaska Airlines
Fri 3/147:00 amMSP - MSY
2 stops32h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/23$1,139

Find flights from New Orleans to Minneapolis within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Minneapolis that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 23, 2025.

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New OrleansMinneapolis

MSY - MSP

MSYMSP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/24

7:46 pm-12:35 am

1 stop28h 49m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 4/27

6:00 am-6:46 pm

1 stop12h 46m

$130

New OrleansMinneapolis

MSY - MSP

MSYMSP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/24

7:46 pm-12:35 am

1 stop28h 49m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 4/27

12:07 pm-2:47 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$163

New OrleansMinneapolis

MSY - MSP

MSYMSP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/22

5:55 pm-8:38 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 6/29

2:18 pm-4:54 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$177

New OrleansMinneapolis

MSY - MSP

MSYMSP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/11

5:45 am-1:39 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 3/16

3:20 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$190

New OrleansMinneapolis

MSY - MSP

MSYMSP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/11

2:00 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 3/16

2:20 pm-5:06 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

$197

New OrleansMinneapolis

MSY - MSP

MSYMSP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/3

7:10 am-12:59 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 5/7

9:54 am-3:31 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$219

New OrleansMinneapolis

MSY - MSP

MSYMSP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/24

4:35 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops6h 10m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 4/27

6:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$413

New OrleansMinneapolis

MSY - MSP

MSYMSP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/19

9:35 am-7:51 pm

2 stops10h 16m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 3/23

3:22 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$442

New OrleansMinneapolis

MSY - MSP

MSYMSP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/10

6:40 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops29h 19m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 3/14

7:00 am-3:25 pm

2 stops32h 25m

$1,139

New OrleansMinneapolis

MSY - MSP

MSYMSP

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/24

7:46 pm-12:35 am

1 stop28h 49m

$66

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Orleans to Minneapolis in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Minneapolis flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Minneapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Minneapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Minneapolis flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New Orleans-Minneapolis flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis

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Travel insights for flights from New Orleans to Minneapolis

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 25 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New Orleans to Minneapolis. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from New Orleans to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 MSP?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Minneapolis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 23, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New Orleans to Minneapolis in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 71% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Minneapolis. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Minneapolis flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday 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 Minneapolis

Explore weekly flight availability from New Orleans to Minneapolis. 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 February 23, 2025.

The most flights from MSY to MSP are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Minneapolis by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Minneapolis ranges from 0.8 - 4.3 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.3 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Minneapolis when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

Temperature in Minneapolis by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Minneapolis, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 15.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Minneapolis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis. Reviews last updated February 23, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from New Orleans to Minneapolis to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,387 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,387 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,387 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,707 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,387 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,191 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,387 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,746 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,387 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,387 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Minneapolis. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from New Orleans to Minneapolis?

    To fly from New Orleans to Minneapolis, you need to book a flight from Louis Armstrong (MSY) to Minneapolis St Paul (MSP). Nonstop flights to Minneapolis St Paul from New Orleans Louis Armstrong take 2h 43m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 3 outbound flights from Louis Armstrong to Minneapolis St Paul offered by 7 different airlines.

  • How popular is this New Orleans to Minneapolis flight route?

    Within the past month, 3 users have taken a look at flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Minneapolis St Paul.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from New Orleans to Minneapolis is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $130 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Sun Country Air and Spirit Airlines, starting at $177 and $190 round-trip. These flights start at 59% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $66 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Sun Country Air and Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $68 and $75, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New Orleans to Minneapolis are WestJet (93%), KLM (88%) and Delta (75%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from New Orleans to Minneapolis is $138. On average you can expect to pay $411. The most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Minneapolis St Paul), can usually be booked for $136.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Minneapolis (average of $247). Flying from New Orleans to Minneapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 7 airlines flying from New Orleans to Minneapolis

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Minneapolis. 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 February 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$79Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$102Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$179Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$281Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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