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$99+ Cheap flights from Milwaukee to New Orleans (MKE - 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MKE — MSY
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Milwaukee-Mitchell to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in September or August, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Friday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Milwaukee (MKE) 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 March 25, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$286
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$99
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$467
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Cheapest flights from Milwaukee to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Milwaukee to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/2810:14 amMKE - MSY
1 stop10h 38mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/319:57 pmMSY - MKE
1 stop11h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$285
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/125:06 pmMKE - MSY
1 stop5h 13mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/174:58 pmMSY - MKE
1 stop21h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sat 5/312:59 pmMKE - MSY
1 stop4h 31mDelta
Tue 6/39:50 amMSY - MKE
1 stop6h 01mDelta
Deal found 3/25$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sat 5/311:50 pmMKE - MSY
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Tue 6/36:25 amMSY - MKE
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 3/24$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sat 5/316:30 amMKE - MSY
2 stops6h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/37:05 amMSY - MKE
2 stops6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Thu 6/128:00 amMKE - MSY
1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/157:00 amMSY - MKE
1 stop4h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$332
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/215:08 amMKE - MSY
2 stops24h 26mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/287:15 amMSY - MKE
2 stops26h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/24$2,187

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

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MilwaukeeNew Orleans

MKE - MSY

MKEMSY

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sun 5/18

12:22 pm-7:02 am

1 stop18h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/22

6:00 am-11:27 am

1 stop5h 27m

$286

MilwaukeeNew Orleans

MKE - MSY

MKEMSY

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 4/12

5:06 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop5h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/17

4:58 pm-2:52 pm

1 stop21h 54m

$287

MilwaukeeNew Orleans

MKE - MSY

MKEMSY

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 5/31

2:59 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop4h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/3

9:50 am-3:51 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$297

MilwaukeeNew Orleans

MKE - MSY

MKEMSY

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 5/31

1:50 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop6h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/3

6:25 am-3:10 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$302

MilwaukeeNew Orleans

MKE - MSY

MKEMSY

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Sat 5/31

6:30 am-1:28 pm

2 stops6h 58m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/3

7:05 am-2:02 pm

2 stops6h 57m

$307

MilwaukeeNew Orleans

MKE - MSY

MKEMSY

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 6/12

8:00 am-4:09 pm

1 stop8h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/15

7:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop4h 35m

$332

MilwaukeeNew Orleans

MKE - MSY

MKEMSY

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Mon 4/21

5:08 am-5:34 am

2 stops24h 26m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/28

7:15 am-9:24 am

2 stops26h 09m

$2,187

MilwaukeeNew Orleans

MKE - MSY

MKEMSY

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Thu 5/8

12:22 pm-7:02 am

1 stop18h 40m

$99

MilwaukeeNew Orleans

MKE - MSY

MKEMSY

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 4/25

6:14 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$169

MilwaukeeNew Orleans

MKE - MSY

MKEMSY

Milwaukee-Mitchell

Fri 9/12

7:55 am-3:05 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$199

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Milwaukee to New Orleans in March.
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
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice 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 Milwaukee-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Milwaukee-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Milwaukee-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Milwaukee-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 Milwaukee-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Milwaukee to New Orleans

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Milwaukee to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Milwaukee to New Orleans may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 79 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 Milwaukee to New Orleans?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Milwaukee 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 March 25, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Milwaukee to New Orleans in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Milwaukee to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings 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 March 25, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Milwaukee to New Orleans, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,782 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to New Orleans round-trip?

    Currently priced at $286, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Milwaukee 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 Delta and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $297 and $302, respectively. These flights start at 24% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $99. American Airlines flights start at $169 while deals on Southwest start at $199 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Milwaukee 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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$98Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$130Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$254Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$298Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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