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$43+ Cheap flights from Atlanta to New Orleans (ATL - MSY)

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ATL — MSY
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in January or August, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Atlanta to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans (MSY). 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$88
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$43
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$197

Good round-trip deal

$132 or less

Good one-way deal

$105 or less
From Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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Cheapest flights from Atlanta to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Atlanta to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/173:32 pmATL - MSY
Nonstop1h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/216:15 amMSY - ATL
Nonstop1h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$88
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Mon 7/1410:32 pmATL - MSY
Nonstop1h 36mSpirit Airlines
Fri 7/186:15 amMSY - ATL
Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$91
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 7/243:32 pmATL - MSY
Nonstop1h 39mFrontier
Sun 7/275:05 pmMSY - ATL
Nonstop1h 54mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$97
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Wed 10/17:30 amATL - MSY
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Mon 10/66:15 pmMSY - ATL
Nonstop1h 33mDelta
Deal found 7/3$137

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

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AtlantaNew Orleans

ATL - MSY

ATLMSY

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 7/17

3:32 pm-4:11 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 7/21

6:15 am-8:43 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$88

AtlantaNew Orleans

ATL - MSY

ATLMSY

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 7/14

10:32 pm-11:08 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 7/18

6:15 am-8:43 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$91

AtlantaNew Orleans

ATL - MSY

ATLMSY

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 7/24

3:32 pm-4:11 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 7/27

5:05 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

$97

AtlantaNew Orleans

ATL - MSY

ATLMSY

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 10/1

7:30 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/6

6:15 pm-8:48 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$137

AtlantaNew Orleans

ATL - MSY

ATLMSY

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 7/24

3:32 pm-4:11 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$43

AtlantaNew Orleans

ATL - MSY

ATLMSY

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 8/8

10:32 pm-11:08 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$46

AtlantaNew Orleans

ATL - MSY

ATLMSY

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 9/3

4:50 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$69

AtlantaNew Orleans

ATL - MSY

ATLMSY

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 10/4

2:28 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$80

AtlantaNew Orleans

ATL - MSY

ATLMSY

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 9/30

1:15 pm-1:42 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$94

AtlantaNew Orleans

ATL - MSY

ATLMSY

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 12/14

7:15 am-1:09 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$98

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Deals found on 7/3

The best insider tips for Atlanta to New Orleans flights

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MSY

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Best time to book a flight from Atlanta to New Orleans

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Atlanta to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Atlanta to New Orleans. 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 Atlanta to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Atlanta to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 ATL to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Atlanta to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Atlanta to New Orleans is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 11% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Atlanta to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Atlanta to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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 Atlanta to New Orleans

Explore weekly flight availability from Atlanta to New Orleans. 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 July 3, 2025.

The most flights from ATL to MSY are scheduled on a Thursday (42 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Atlanta to New Orleans. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

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

    Booking a flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is your only option if you wish to fly from Atlanta to New Orleans. On a typical day, there are 18 flights from Hartsfield-Jackson to Louis Armstrong, all of which are around 1h 26m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 6 airlines when you book a flight from Hartsfield-Jackson to New Orleans.

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

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

    Currently priced at $91, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Atlanta to New Orleans and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $97 and $137, respectively. You may be able to fly from Atlanta to New Orleans for 54% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $43 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $46 and Southwest from $69 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Atlanta to New Orleans are Delta (68%), Aeromexico (67%) and KLM (66%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Atlanta to New Orleans is $43. On average you can expect to pay $393. The most popular route, (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), can usually be booked for $74.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Atlanta to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Atlanta to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 6 airlines flying from Atlanta to New Orleans

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Atlanta to New Orleans. 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$45Average$119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$61Average$146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$135Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$212Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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