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$57+ Cheap flights from Minnesota to New Orleans (MSY)

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MSP — MSY
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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Round-trip from

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One-way from

$57
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March

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June

Average price

$447

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Cheapest flights from Minnesota to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minnesota to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/163:20 pmMSP - MSY
1 stop8h 27mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/185:24 amMSY - MSP
1 stop10h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$164
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Fri 4/253:14 pmMSP - MSY
Nonstop2h 41mSun Country Air
Fri 5/28:30 pmMSY - MSP
Nonstop2h 51mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/20$165
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/14:27 pmMSP - MSY
1 stop14h 31mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/107:47 pmMSY - MSP
1 stop27h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$166
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/2412:12 pmMSP - MSY
1 stop6h 31mFrontier
Wed 2/269:21 pmMSY - MSP
1 stop12h 18mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$178
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/169:00 amMSP - MSY
Nonstop2h 45mDelta
Mon 3/246:09 pmMSY - MSP
Nonstop2h 51mDelta
Deal found 2/20$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/25:00 pmFAR - MSY
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/86:26 amMSY - FAR
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/92:20 pmFAR - MSY
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/122:45 pmMSY - FAR
1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$234
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/215:43 pmMSP - MSY
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/237:00 amMSY - MSP
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/81:25 pmFSD - MSY
1 stop6h 34mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/1211:39 amMSY - FSD
1 stop5h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$259
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Thu 5/810:58 amFSD - MSY
1 stop6h 17mDelta
Mon 5/125:50 pmMSY - FSD
1 stop4h 57mDelta
Deal found 2/19$274
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 4/139:50 amFAR - MSY
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/238:57 amMSY - FAR
2 stops24h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$286
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Tue 3/48:00 amMSP - MSY
1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/72:55 pmMSY - MSP
1 stop8h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$298

Find flights from Minnesota to New Orleans within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Minnesota 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 February 20, 2025.

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Minnesota

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Depart

Return

Price

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 3/16

3:20 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop8h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/18

5:24 am-3:55 pm

1 stop10h 31m

$164

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/25

3:14 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/2

8:30 pm-11:21 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

$165

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/1

4:27 pm-6:58 am

1 stop14h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/10

7:47 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop27h 44m

$166

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 2/24

12:12 pm-6:43 pm

1 stop6h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/26

9:21 pm-9:39 am

1 stop12h 18m

$178

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 3/16

2:20 pm-5:06 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/24

6:09 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

$197

FargoNew Orleans

FAR - MSY

FARMSY

Fargo Hector Field

Wed 4/2

5:00 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop5h 53m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/8

6:26 am-11:47 am

1 stop5h 21m

$209

FargoNew Orleans

FAR - MSY

FARMSY

Fargo Hector Field

Wed 4/9

2:20 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/12

2:45 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$234

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/21

5:43 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/23

7:00 am-1:39 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$247

Sioux FallsNew Orleans

FSD - MSY

FSDMSY

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 5/8

1:25 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop6h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 5/12

11:39 am-5:05 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$259

Sioux FallsNew Orleans

FSD - MSY

FSDMSY

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Thu 5/8

10:58 am-5:15 pm

1 stop6h 17m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 5/12

5:50 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$274

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Travel insights for flights from Minnesota to New Orleans

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Minnesota 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 February 20, 2025.

When flying from Minnesota to New Orleans, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Minnesota to New Orleans

Explore weekly flight availability from Minnesota to New Orleans. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

The most flights from USMN to MSY are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Minnesota to New Orleans have to say. 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Sun Country Air
7.0
Good
374 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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

    Located just 11.4 mi from the city center, New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New Orleans from Minnesota.

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

    This flight path from Minnesota to New Orleans Louis Armstrong was viewed by 4 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $57 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sun Country Air from $68 and Spirit Airlines from $75 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Minneapolis St Paul - New Orleans Louis Armstrong, Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field - New Orleans Louis Armstrong or Fargo Hector Field - New Orleans Louis Armstrong when deciding on the best route from Minnesota to New Orleans.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Minnesota to New Orleans?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Minnesota to New Orleans are KLM (100%), Air France (100%) and Aeromexico (100%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $67. While the most popular route (Minneapolis St Paul - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for $146 on average our data indicates $551 when flying from Minnesota to New Orleans.

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Minnesota 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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Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Minnesota 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$98Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$120Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$186Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$275Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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