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$61+ Cheap flights from Salt Lake City to New Orleans (SLC - 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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SLC — MSY
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Salt Lake City to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in August or June, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Salt Lake City to New Orleans

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$170
(Frontier)

One-way from

$61
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$504

Good round-trip deal

$399 or less

Good one-way deal

$328 or less
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Cheapest flights from Salt Lake City to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salt Lake City to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/611:05 amSLC - MSY
1 stop6h 39mFrontier
Fri 3/148:20 pmMSY - SLC
1 stop12h 38mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$170
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.
Thu 3/611:05 amSLC - MSY
1 stop6h 39mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1212:39 pmMSY - SLC
1 stop26h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$181
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/93:36 pmSLC - MSY
1 stop27h 34mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/149:05 pmMSY - SLC
1 stop17h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$188
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 3/263:15 pmSLC - MSY
1 stop7h 37mDelta
Wed 4/24:30 pmMSY - SLC
Nonstop3h 52mDelta
Deal found 2/20$359
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/115:30 amSLC - MSY
1 stop11h 29mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/135:18 amMSY - SLC
1 stop11h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$373
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 3/512:47 amSLC - MSY
1 stop9h 47mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/132:55 pmMSY - SLC
1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$398
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/155:15 amSLC - MSY
2 stops7h 25mSouthwest
Tue 7/295:55 pmMSY - SLC
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$424
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/710:17 pmSLC - MSY
1 stop11h 53mJetBlue
Wed 3/1211:56 amMSY - SLC
1 stop11h 41mJetBlue
Deal found 2/19$482
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/117:29 amSLC - MSY
2 stops30h 56mAlaska Airlines
Thu 3/136:40 pmMSY - SLC
1 stop27h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$493

Find flights from Salt Lake City to New Orleans within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Salt Lake City 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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Salt Lake CityNew Orleans

SLC - MSY

SLCMSY

Salt Lake City

Thu 3/6

11:05 am-6:44 pm

1 stop6h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/14

8:20 pm-7:58 am

1 stop12h 38m

$170

Salt Lake CityNew Orleans

SLC - MSY

SLCMSY

Salt Lake City

Thu 3/6

11:05 am-6:44 pm

1 stop6h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/12

12:39 pm-1:48 pm

1 stop26h 09m

$181

Salt Lake CityNew Orleans

SLC - MSY

SLCMSY

Salt Lake City

Wed 4/9

3:36 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop27h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/14

9:05 pm-1:29 pm

1 stop17h 24m

$188

Salt Lake CityNew Orleans

SLC - MSY

SLCMSY

Salt Lake City

Wed 3/26

3:15 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop7h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/2

4:30 pm-7:22 pm

Nonstop3h 52m

$359

Salt Lake CityNew Orleans

SLC - MSY

SLCMSY

Salt Lake City

Tue 3/11

5:30 am-5:59 pm

1 stop11h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/13

5:18 am-3:25 pm

1 stop11h 07m

$373

Salt Lake CityNew Orleans

SLC - MSY

SLCMSY

Salt Lake City

Wed 3/5

12:47 am-11:34 am

1 stop9h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/13

2:55 pm-7:34 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$398

Salt Lake CityNew Orleans

SLC - MSY

SLCMSY

Salt Lake City

Tue 7/15

5:15 am-1:40 pm

2 stops7h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/29

5:55 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$424

Salt Lake CityNew Orleans

SLC - MSY

SLCMSY

Salt Lake City

Fri 3/7

10:17 pm-11:10 am

1 stop11h 53m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/12

11:56 am-10:37 pm

1 stop11h 41m

$482

Salt Lake CityNew Orleans

SLC - MSY

SLCMSY

Salt Lake City

Tue 3/11

7:29 am-3:25 pm

2 stops30h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/13

6:40 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop27h 49m

$493

Salt Lake CityNew Orleans

SLC - MSY

SLCMSY

Salt Lake City

Tue 5/13

6:00 am-6:50 pm

1 stop11h 50m

$61

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Compare providers for flights from Salt Lake City to New Orleans

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 Salt Lake City to New Orleans in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice 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 Salt Lake City-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Salt Lake City-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Salt Lake City-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Salt Lake City-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 Salt Lake City-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 Salt Lake City to New Orleans

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Travel insights for flights from Salt Lake City to New Orleans

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Salt Lake City to New Orleans?

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

The best time to book flights from Salt Lake City to New Orleans is 72 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 Salt Lake City to New Orleans?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Salt Lake City 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.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 30% on flights from Salt Lake City to New Orleans by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Salt Lake City to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salt Lake City to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salt Lake City to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Salt Lake City to New Orleans

Explore weekly flight availability from Salt Lake City 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 SLC to MSY are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salt Lake City to New Orleans, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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.

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

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to New Orleans?

    If you wish to fly to New Orleans from Salt Lake City, then you need to book flights from Salt Lake City to New Orleans Louis Armstrong. There are 2 flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Louis Armstrong (MSY) per day to choose from. Flights to New Orleans from Salt Lake City are available from 6 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 3h 11m is how long a nonstop flight from Salt Lake City to New Orleans Louis Armstrong typically takes.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Salt Lake City to New Orleans round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($170), Spirit Airlines ($188), and Delta ($359) offers the cheapest pricing from Salt Lake City to New Orleans. Users have found that Frontier is 63% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Salt Lake City to New Orleans one-way?

    $61 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $82 and $177, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Salt Lake City to New Orleans?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Salt Lake City to New Orleans consider choosing WestJet (93%), KLM (90%) or Delta (89%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City to New Orleans?

    The cheapest flight price from Salt Lake City to New Orleans is $328. On average you can expect to pay $514. The most popular route, (Salt Lake City - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), can usually be booked for $153.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Salt Lake City to New Orleans?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Salt Lake City to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to New Orleans?

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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Salt Lake City 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
FrontierCheapest$110Average$177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$162Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$327Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$340Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$403Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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