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$80+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to New Orleans (RDU - MSY)

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RDU — MSY
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Wed 2/26
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The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in June or September, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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 February 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$143
(Expedia)

One-way from

$80
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$313

Good round-trip deal

$208 or less

Good one-way deal

$89 or less
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 21, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1712:50 pmRDU - MSY
1 stop11h 57mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/207:00 amMSY - RDU
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$143
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 3/2610:58 amRDU - MSY
2 stops11h 20mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/3110:13 pmMSY - RDU
1 stop13h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$147
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 5/166:11 pmRDU - MSY
Nonstop2h 18mBreeze Airways
Wed 5/219:00 amMSY - RDU
Nonstop2h 04mBreeze Airways
Deal found 2/19$150
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 3/410:16 pmRDU - MSY
1 stop23h 05mFrontier
Thu 3/279:01 amMSY - RDU
1 stop11h 15mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$209
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.
Wed 4/165:55 amRDU - MSY
1 stop5h 28mDelta
Tue 4/227:30 amMSY - RDU
1 stop5h 33mDelta
Deal found 2/20$297
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Wed 3/199:55 amRDU - MSY
1 stop10h 43mJetBlue
Thu 3/2012:05 pmMSY - RDU
1 stop10h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 2/19$302

Find flights from Raleigh to New Orleans within your budget

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RaleighNew Orleans

RDU - MSY

RDUMSY

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/17

12:50 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop11h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/20

7:00 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$143

RaleighNew Orleans

RDU - MSY

RDUMSY

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/26

10:58 am-9:18 pm

2 stops11h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/31

10:13 pm-12:29 pm

1 stop13h 16m

$147

RaleighNew Orleans

RDU - MSY

RDUMSY

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/16

6:11 pm-7:29 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/21

9:00 am-12:04 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$150

RaleighNew Orleans

RDU - MSY

RDUMSY

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/4

10:16 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop23h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/27

9:01 am-9:16 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$209

RaleighNew Orleans

RDU - MSY

RDUMSY

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/16

5:20 am-10:48 am

1 stop6h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/21

7:14 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$297

RaleighNew Orleans

RDU - MSY

RDUMSY

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/19

9:55 am-7:38 pm

1 stop10h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/20

12:05 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$302

RaleighNew Orleans

RDU - MSY

RDUMSY

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/9

6:20 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$80

RaleighNew Orleans

RDU - MSY

RDUMSY

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/21

1:24 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop11h 04m

$82

RaleighNew Orleans

RDU - MSY

RDUMSY

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/16

3:14 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

$83

RaleighNew Orleans

RDU - MSY

RDUMSY

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/15

5:20 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop26h 18m

$85

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Raleigh to New Orleans in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Raleigh-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-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 Raleigh-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 Raleigh to New Orleans

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Travel insights for flights from Raleigh to New Orleans

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Raleigh to New Orleans including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Raleigh to New Orleans may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 42 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 Raleigh to New Orleans?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 21, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Raleigh to New Orleans at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 52% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings 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 February 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Raleigh to New Orleans, such as Southwest, Breeze Airways and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines 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

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

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

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

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.

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
150 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

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

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

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.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

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

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh 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 airports do I use to fly from Raleigh to New Orleans?

    To fly from Raleigh to New Orleans, you need to book a flight from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to Louis Armstrong (MSY). Nonstop flights to New Orleans Louis Armstrong from Raleigh-Durham take 2h 18m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from Raleigh-Durham to Louis Armstrong offered by 7 different airlines.

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

    This flight path from Raleigh-Durham to New Orleans Louis Armstrong was viewed by 28 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 flying from Raleigh to New Orleans round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at $147. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Breeze Airways and Frontier, with the lowest prices starting at $150 and $209, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 44% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Raleigh to New Orleans are American Airlines ($80), Spirit Airlines ($82), and Breeze Airways ($83).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $209 for a flight from Raleigh to New Orleans. The cheapest flight overall is $69 while the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) is currently priced at $119.

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

    Raleigh to New Orleans flights have a layover in Charlotte most often.

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

    Most Charlotte visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Travelers on a layover in Charlotte can visit Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, and North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, by traveling 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 5.8 mi, respectively after landing at Charlotte Douglas. Those on a layover in Charlotte in need of a rental car can book one at Charlotte Douglas for about $44.

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

    Flights departing from Raleigh and landing in New Orleans layover in Atlanta least frequently.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$83Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$116Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$170Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$211Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$269Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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