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$79+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to New Orleans (MSY)

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RDU — MSY
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
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The best prices from Durham to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in June or September, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Durham to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Durham (DU8) 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 21, 2025.

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$148
(Breeze Airways)

One-way from

$79
(Mytrip)

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June

Average price

$256
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Cheapest flights from Durham to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 1/272:26 pmRDU - MSY
1 stop7h 12mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/314:06 pmMSY - RDU
2 stops16h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$152
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/221:19 pmRDU - MSY
1 stop11h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/298:00 amMSY - RDU
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$153
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/194:42 pmRDU - MSY
Nonstop2h 21mBreeze Airways
Wed 2/2611:49 amMSY - RDU
Nonstop2h 05mBreeze Airways
Deal found 1/20$156
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/15:20 pmRDU - MSY
1 stop26h 23mFrontier
Mon 3/39:22 pmMSY - RDU
1 stop15h 48mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$160
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/318:10 pmRDU - MSY
1 stop4h 19mDelta
Tue 2/45:29 pmMSY - RDU
1 stop5h 29mDelta
Deal found 1/21$208
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 2/56:10 amRDU - MSY
1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/112:16 pmMSY - RDU
1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$264
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/259:55 amRDU - MSY
1 stop10h 43mJetBlue
Wed 3/2611:56 amMSY - RDU
1 stop10h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 1/21$282
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 2/1210:10 amRDU - MSY
1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/165:17 amMSY - RDU
1 stop4h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$284

Find flights from Durham to New Orleans within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Durham 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 21, 2025.

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RaleighNew Orleans

RDU - MSY

RDUMSY

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/10

3:14 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/13

7:00 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$148

RaleighNew Orleans

RDU - MSY

RDUMSY

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/15

10:59 am-8:17 pm

1 stop10h 18m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/19

9:14 pm-1:12 pm

1 stop14h 58m

$150

RaleighNew Orleans

RDU - MSY

RDUMSY

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/10

1:27 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop11h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 3/15

8:00 am-11:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$153

RaleighNew Orleans

RDU - MSY

RDUMSY

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/1

5:20 pm-6:43 pm

1 stop26h 23m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/3

9:22 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop15h 48m

$160

RaleighNew Orleans

RDU - MSY

RDUMSY

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/5

1:13 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop7h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/11

11:56 am-11:02 pm

1 stop10h 06m

$223

RaleighNew Orleans

RDU - MSY

RDUMSY

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/3

4:56 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/12

12:40 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops10h 04m

$274

RaleighNew Orleans

RDU - MSY

RDUMSY

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/19

7:11 am-7:03 pm

1 stop12h 52m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/24

7:14 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$291

RaleighNew Orleans

RDU - MSY

RDUMSY

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/20

2:17 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$80

RaleighNew Orleans

RDU - MSY

RDUMSY

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/26

4:42 pm-6:03 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

$84

RaleighNew Orleans

RDU - MSY

RDUMSY

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/2

8:00 am-6:30 pm

2 stops11h 30m

$88

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Travel insights for flights from Durham to New Orleans

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Durham to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Durham to New Orleans may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 31 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Durham 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 DU8 to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Durham 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 21, 2025.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Durham to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Durham to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and Spirit Airlines from Durham to New Orleans to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
143 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,200 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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 Durham 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 airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Durham?

    If you book a flight to New Orleans from Durham, you will be flying to Louis Armstrong, which is the city’s only airport. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is located 11.4 mi from the center of New Orleans. There are 0 flights from Durham to Louis Armstrong per day from 7 different airlines.

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

    Flights from Durham to New Orleans Louis Armstrong have been viewed 25 times in the past calendar month.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $79. However, be on the lookout for offers from Breeze Airways and JetBlue, as they are both options that can get you from Durham to New Orleans for a low price.

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

    While on average a flight from Durham to New Orleans is generally $268, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $49. When looking at the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), you can expect to pay $114 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Durham 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 7 airlines flying from Durham to New Orleans

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Durham 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 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$83Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$111Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$171Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$208Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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