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$183+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL to New Orleans (BHM - MSY)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — MSY
Feb 4 — Feb 111
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Tue 2/11
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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHM) 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 January 30, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$183
(Mytrip)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$524
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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Sat 3/159:36 amBHM - MSY
1 stop10h 53mSpirit Airlines
Sun 3/239:34 pmMSY - BHM
1 stop11h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/30$183
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 3/245:37 pmBHM - MSY
1 stop5h 52mDelta
Thu 3/275:30 amMSY - BHM
1 stop3h 00mDelta
Deal found 1/30$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 3/64:10 pmBHM - MSY
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Sat 3/810:00 amMSY - BHM
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 1/29$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 3/33:05 pmBHM - MSY
1 stop4h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/65:00 amMSY - BHM
1 stop4h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$267

Find flights from Birmingham to New Orleans within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Birmingham 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 January 30, 2025.

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BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

Sat 3/15

9:36 am-8:29 pm

1 stop10h 53m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 3/23

9:34 pm-8:38 am

1 stop11h 04m

$183

BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

Mon 3/24

5:37 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop5h 52m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/27

5:30 am-8:30 am

1 stop3h 00m

$217

BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

Thu 3/6

4:10 pm-12:25 am

1 stop8h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 3/8

10:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$237

BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

Mon 3/3

3:05 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop4h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/6

5:00 am-9:12 am

1 stop4h 12m

$267

BirminghamNew Orleans

BHM - MSY

BHMMSY

Birmingham

Thu 2/27

4:55 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$483

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Birmingham to New Orleans in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice 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 Birmingham, Alabama-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Birmingham, Alabama-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Birmingham, Alabama-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-New Orleans 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 Birmingham, Alabama-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Birmingham to New Orleans

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham 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 January 30, 2025.

When flying from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 24% versus a flight in the morning.

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 January 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Birmingham to New Orleans. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,906 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,083 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at $183. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $217 and $237, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 60% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham 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 Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama 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 3 airlines flying from Birmingham to New Orleans

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham 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 January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$287Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$301Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$320Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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