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$126+ Cheap flights from Fort Walton Beach, FL 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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PNS — MSY
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(Delta)

One-way from

$126
(Delta)
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Cheapest flights from Fort Walton Beach to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fort Walton Beach to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 6/156:00 amVPS - MSY
1 stop5h 32mDelta
Wed 6/186:25 amMSY - VPS
1 stop6h 26mDelta
Deal found 4/17$279
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 6/154:10 pmVPS - MSY
2 stops7h 25mSouthwest
Wed 6/185:25 pmMSY - VPS
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/17$315
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 6/152:48 pmVPS - MSY
2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/186:19 pmMSY - VPS
3 stops29h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$403
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 4/213:45 pmVPS - MSY
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/226:00 amMSY - VPS
2 stops9h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,403

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ValparaisoNew Orleans

VPS - MSY

VPSMSY

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Sun 6/15

6:00 am-11:32 am

1 stop5h 32m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/18

6:25 am-12:51 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$279

ValparaisoNew Orleans

VPS - MSY

VPSMSY

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Sun 6/15

4:10 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops7h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/18

5:25 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$315

ValparaisoNew Orleans

VPS - MSY

VPSMSY

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Sun 6/15

2:48 pm-8:18 am

2 stops17h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 6/18

6:19 pm-11:26 pm

3 stops29h 07m

$403

ValparaisoNew Orleans

VPS - MSY

VPSMSY

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Thu 6/5

7:05 am-11:41 am

1 stop4h 36m

$126

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Deals found on 4/16

Best time to book a flight from Fort Walton Beach to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Fort Walton Beach to New Orleans

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from FO9 to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Fort Walton Beach 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 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Fort Walton Beach 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 17, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Fort Walton Beach 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 Fort Walton Beach?

    For a flight from Fort Walton Beach to New Orleans, you will be flying into Louis Armstrong. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city. Louis Armstrong is the only New Orleans airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Fort Walton Beach per day. 1 airline has flights to New Orleans Louis Armstrong from Fort Walton Beach on a regular basis.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Fort Walton Beach to New Orleans?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Fort Walton Beach to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fort Walton Beach 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 Fort Walton Beach to New Orleans?

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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Fort Walton Beach 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$151Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%

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