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$470+ Cheap flights from Australia to New Orleans (MSY)

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 5/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — MSY
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Australia to New Orleans

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,166
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$470
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,199
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Cheapest flights from Australia to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/239:30 amSYD - MSY
2 stops38h 18mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/312:36 pmMSY - SYD
2 stops25h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,166
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Mon 6/239:25 amSYD - MSY
1 stop29h 33mDelta
Thu 7/312:55 pmMSY - SYD
1 stop24h 40mDelta
Deal found 4/23$1,175
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/241:00 pmMEL - MSY
2 stops25h 27mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/103:58 pmMSY - MEL
2 stops24h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,331
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/158:50 pmMEL - MSY
3 stops53h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/2111:55 amMSY - MEL
3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,415
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/153:05 pmMEL - MSY
1 stop22h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/218:09 pmMSY - MEL
1 stop41h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,419
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1811:35 amBNE - MSY
2 stops26h 52mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/202:38 pmMSY - BNE
2 stops28h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,526
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/78:55 amSYD - MSY
2 stops71h 04mJapan Airlines
Sat 6/145:25 amMSY - SYD
2 stops33h 55mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,565
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/126:00 amSYD - MSY
3 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/276:52 amMSY - SYD
3 stops34h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,568
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/257:45 amMEL - MSY
3 stops49h 45mAir Canada
Wed 12/105:25 pmMSY - MEL
3 stops51h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 4/23$1,851
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1810:30 amBNE - MSY
2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/206:00 pmMSY - BNE
1 stop21h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$2,000
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/214:40 pmMEL - MSY
2 stops41h 07mSingapore Airlines
Wed 12/1010:55 amMSY - MEL
3 stops49h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/23$2,189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/75:10 pmPER - MSY
2 stops61h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/146:20 pmMSY - PER
2 stops31h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$2,209

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Australia to New Orleans 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 April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to New Orleans that are best for you.

Fly from

Australia

Fly to

New Orleans

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/23

9:30 am-8:48 am

2 stops38h 18m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/31

2:36 pm-6:55 am

2 stops25h 19m

$1,166

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/23

9:25 am-11:58 pm

1 stop29h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/31

2:55 pm-6:35 am

1 stop24h 40m

$1,175

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 9/1

10:55 am-7:55 pm

2 stops24h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/20

5:15 pm-9:15 am

2 stops24h 00m

$1,333

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 9/15

8:50 pm-11:02 am

3 stops53h 12m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/21

11:55 am-11:25 am

3 stops32h 30m

$1,415

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 9/15

3:05 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop22h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/21

8:09 pm-5:00 am

1 stop41h 51m

$1,419

BrisbaneNew Orleans

BNE - MSY

BNEMSY

Brisbane

Wed 6/18

11:35 am-11:27 pm

2 stops26h 52m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 6/20

2:38 pm-10:35 am

2 stops28h 57m

$1,526

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/7

8:55 am-4:59 pm

2 stops71h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/14

5:25 am-6:20 am

2 stops33h 55m

$1,565

SydneyNew Orleans

SYD - MSY

SYDMSY

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/12

6:00 am-10:20 pm

3 stops31h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/27

6:52 am-8:45 am

3 stops34h 53m

$1,568

BrisbaneNew Orleans

BNE - MSY

BNEMSY

Brisbane

Wed 6/18

10:30 am-11:15 pm

2 stops27h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 6/20

6:00 pm-6:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

$2,000

PerthNew Orleans

PER - MSY

PERMSY

Perth

Sat 6/7

5:10 pm-5:11 pm

2 stops61h 01m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/14

6:20 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops31h 20m

$2,209

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to New Orleans

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Australia 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 AU to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia 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 April 24, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to New Orleans as you normally would.

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 April 24, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, ANA and Emirates from Australia to New Orleans. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,452 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,452 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,452 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
ANA
8.3
Very good
853 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,452 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,206 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,452 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,452 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,452 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Australia?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY), located 11.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Australia to New Orleans.

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to New Orleans?

    The most popular flight routes from Australia to New Orleans are Melbourne - New Orleans Louis Armstrong, Sydney Kingsford Smith - New Orleans Louis Armstrong and Brisbane - New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Australia 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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