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$84+ Cheap flights from Pittsburgh to New Orleans (PIT - 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 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PIT — MSY
Apr 30 — May 71
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Pittsburgh to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in August or September, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Pittsburgh to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Pittsburgh (PIT) 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 April 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$227
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$84
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$369

Good round-trip deal

$218 or less

Good one-way deal

$154 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Pittsburgh-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
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From Pittsburgh to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Pittsburgh to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
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Cheapest flights from Pittsburgh to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Pittsburgh to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 25, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/225:54 amPIT - MSY
1 stop10h 04mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/295:14 pmMSY - PIT
1 stop19h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$227
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Thu 6/268:30 pmPIT - MSY
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Mon 6/304:55 pmMSY - PIT
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/24$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/99:26 amPIT - MSY
1 stop11h 11mBreeze Airways
Mon 6/167:00 amMSY - PIT
1 stop4h 20mBreeze Airways
Deal found 4/25$231
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/187:55 pmPIT - MSY
1 stop4h 31mDelta
Mon 9/225:30 amMSY - PIT
1 stop4h 09mDelta
Deal found 4/24$235
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/110:45 amPIT - MSY
1 stop8h 58mJetBlue
Wed 10/89:45 amMSY - PIT
1 stop6h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 4/24$239
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/95:54 amPIT - MSY
2 stops12h 12mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/169:07 pmMSY - PIT
1 stop19h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/25$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/226:07 amPIT - MSY
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/266:04 amMSY - PIT
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Fri 8/226:15 amPIT - MSY
1 stop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/252:16 pmMSY - PIT
2 stops7h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$299

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Pittsburgh 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 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Pittsburgh to New Orleans that are best for you.

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PittsburghNew Orleans

PIT - MSY

PITMSY

Pittsburgh

Thu 5/22

5:54 am-2:58 pm

1 stop10h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/29

5:14 pm-2:01 pm

1 stop19h 47m

$227

PittsburghNew Orleans

PIT - MSY

PITMSY

Pittsburgh

Thu 6/26

8:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop4h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/30

4:55 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$230

PittsburghNew Orleans

PIT - MSY

PITMSY

Pittsburgh

Mon 6/9

9:26 am-7:37 pm

1 stop11h 11m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/16

7:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$231

PittsburghNew Orleans

PIT - MSY

PITMSY

Pittsburgh

Thu 9/18

7:55 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop4h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/25

5:30 am-10:39 am

1 stop4h 09m

$235

PittsburghNew Orleans

PIT - MSY

PITMSY

Pittsburgh

Wed 10/1

10:45 am-6:43 pm

1 stop8h 58m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/8

9:45 am-4:55 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$239

PittsburghNew Orleans

PIT - MSY

PITMSY

Pittsburgh

Mon 6/9

5:54 am-5:06 pm

2 stops12h 12m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/16

9:07 pm-6:06 pm

1 stop19h 59m

$244

PittsburghNew Orleans

PIT - MSY

PITMSY

Pittsburgh

Thu 5/22

6:07 am-1:02 pm

1 stop7h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 5/26

6:04 am-12:12 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$269

PittsburghNew Orleans

PIT - MSY

PITMSY

Pittsburgh

Fri 8/22

6:15 am-10:17 am

1 stop5h 02m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/25

2:16 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops7h 59m

$299

PittsburghNew Orleans

PIT - MSY

PITMSY

Pittsburgh

Fri 5/9

7:39 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops20h 06m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/6

3:30 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$652

PittsburghNew Orleans

PIT - MSY

PITMSY

Pittsburgh

Mon 8/11

1:00 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$84

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Pittsburgh to New Orleans in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GotogatePrice 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 Pittsburgh-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Pittsburgh-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Pittsburgh-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Pittsburgh-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Pittsburgh-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 Pittsburgh to New Orleans

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Pittsburgh to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Pittsburgh to New Orleans is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Pittsburgh 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 25, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Pittsburgh to New Orleans is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 7% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Pittsburgh to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Pittsburgh to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon 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 April 25, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Pittsburgh to New Orleans by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Pittsburgh to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this Pittsburgh to New Orleans flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Pittsburgh to New Orleans round-trip?

    According to our current data, Southwest ($230), Breeze Airways ($231), and Delta ($235) offers the cheapest pricing from Pittsburgh to New Orleans. Southwest is priced at 25% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Breeze Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $84. JetBlue flights start at $88 while deals on Spirit Airlines start at $96 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $244 for a flight from Pittsburgh to New Orleans. The cheapest flight overall is $89 while the most popular route, (Pittsburgh - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) is currently priced at $155.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Pittsburgh to New Orleans?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Atlanta?

    Most Atlanta visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola are located about 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.6 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Those landing in Atlanta looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $56 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Pittsburgh to New Orleans flights?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Pittsburgh 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 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$127Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$139Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$188Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$191Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$208Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$258Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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