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$49+ Cheap flights from Minnesota to New Orleans (MSY)

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MSP — MSY
Apr 27 — May 41
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to New Orleans

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Minnesota to New Orleans flight deals. Data was last updated April 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$97
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$49
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$299

Good round-trip deal

$157 or less

Good one-way deal

$81 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Minneapolis St Paul-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
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From Minnesota to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Minnesota to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($66 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Minnesota to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Minnesota to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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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 April 22, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Mon 5/196:00 amMSP - MSY
Nonstop2h 40mSun Country Air
Fri 5/238:26 pmMSY - MSP
Nonstop2h 51mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/22$97
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Mon 5/198:25 pmMSP - MSY
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/238:26 pmMSY - MSP
Nonstop2h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$159
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/227:03 amMSP - MSY
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/255:00 amMSY - MSP
1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$219
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/2410:30 amMSP - MSY
Nonstop2h 39mDelta
Thu 5/2912:35 pmMSY - MSP
Nonstop2h 52mDelta
Deal found 4/22$249
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Fri 5/162:30 pmMSP - MSY
2 stops30h 49mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/195:30 amMSY - MSP
1 stop10h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/22$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/305:00 amFAR - MSY
1 stop6h 30mDelta
Mon 6/24:18 pmMSY - FAR
1 stop4h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/22$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/75:45 pmFSD - MSY
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/115:12 amMSY - FSD
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Fri 8/87:35 amMSP - MSY
1 stop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/112:36 pmMSY - MSP
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 6/267:15 pmMSP - MSY
1 stop4h 50mSouthwest
Sun 6/298:30 amMSY - MSP
1 stop10h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/22$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Fri 6/273:32 pmFAR - MSY
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/309:41 amMSY - FAR
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/21$311
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Fri 6/612:18 pmFAR - MSY
1 stop17h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/86:56 pmMSY - FAR
2 stops16h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$393
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Wed 5/71:39 pmFSD - MSY
2 stops32h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/115:30 amMSY - FSD
3 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$402

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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 April 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minnesota to New Orleans that are best for you.

Fly from

Minnesota

Fly to

New Orleans

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 5/19

6:00 am-8:40 am

Nonstop2h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/23

8:26 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

$97

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 5/19

8:25 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop21h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/23

8:26 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

$159

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 5/22

7:03 am-3:08 pm

1 stop8h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/25

5:00 am-1:01 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$219

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 5/24

10:30 am-1:09 pm

Nonstop2h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/29

12:35 pm-3:27 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

$249

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/16

2:30 pm-9:19 pm

2 stops30h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 5/19

5:30 am-3:42 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$282

FargoNew Orleans

FAR - MSY

FARMSY

Fargo Hector Field

Fri 5/30

5:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/2

4:18 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$288

Sioux FallsNew Orleans

FSD - MSY

FSDMSY

Sioux Falls Joe Foss Field

Wed 5/7

5:45 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/11

5:12 am-1:02 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$289

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 6/26

7:15 pm-12:05 am

1 stop4h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/29

8:30 am-6:35 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$303

FargoNew Orleans

FAR - MSY

FARMSY

Fargo Hector Field

Fri 6/27

3:32 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/30

9:41 am-3:02 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$311

MinneapolisNew Orleans

MSP - MSY

MSPMSY

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 9/19

1:45 pm-9:42 pm

2 stops7h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/22

6:05 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$321

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Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Minnesota to New Orleans

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 April 22, 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.

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 22, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta 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.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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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?

  • 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 $49 on Sun Country Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $95 and United Airlines from $110 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 Air France (100%), KLM (90%) and Virgin Atlantic (86%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $77. While the most popular route (Minneapolis St Paul - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for $97 on average our data indicates $213 when flying from Minnesota to New Orleans.

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

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

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

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

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

    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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Top 7 airlines flying from Minnesota to New Orleans

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$88Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$105Average$131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$120Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$187Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$219Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$257Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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