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$70+ Cheap flights from St. Louis to New Orleans (STL - MSY)

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STL — MSY
Mar 30 — Apr 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lambert-St Louis to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in August or June, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from St. Louis to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from St. Louis (STL) 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 March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$248
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$70
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$456

Good round-trip deal

$356 or less

Good one-way deal

$165 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Lambert-St Louis-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
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From Lambert-St Louis to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Lambert-St Louis to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Lambert-St Louis to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Mon 5/512:15 pmSTL - MSY
2 stops21h 13mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/75:45 amMSY - STL
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$248
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 5/275:27 pmSTL - MSY
1 stop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/315:05 amMSY - STL
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$251
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/174:57 pmSTL - MSY
1 stop21h 17mFrontier
Sun 4/207:51 pmMSY - STL
1 stop13h 15mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$258
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 6/105:29 pmSTL - MSY
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/156:08 amMSY - STL
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/23$267
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sun 5/46:10 pmSTL - MSY
2 stops15h 57mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/75:45 amMSY - STL
2 stops27h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Mon 6/97:04 pmSTL - MSY
1 stop4h 30mDelta
Tue 6/175:16 pmMSY - STL
1 stop6h 26mDelta
Deal found 3/23$296
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 5/276:40 pmSTL - MSY
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Sat 5/3110:00 amMSY - STL
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 3/24$300

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St. LouisNew Orleans

STL - MSY

STLMSY

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 5/5

12:15 pm-9:28 am

2 stops21h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/7

5:45 am-9:15 am

2 stops27h 30m

$248

St. LouisNew Orleans

STL - MSY

STLMSY

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/27

5:27 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop4h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/31

5:05 am-10:12 am

1 stop5h 07m

$251

St. LouisNew Orleans

STL - MSY

STLMSY

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/17

4:57 pm-2:14 pm

1 stop21h 17m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 4/20

7:51 pm-9:06 am

1 stop13h 15m

$258

St. LouisNew Orleans

STL - MSY

STLMSY

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 6/10

5:29 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop5h 11m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/15

6:08 am-12:50 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$267

St. LouisNew Orleans

STL - MSY

STLMSY

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/4

6:10 pm-10:07 am

2 stops15h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/7

5:45 am-9:15 am

2 stops27h 30m

$269

St. LouisNew Orleans

STL - MSY

STLMSY

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 6/9

7:04 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop4h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/17

5:16 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$296

St. LouisNew Orleans

STL - MSY

STLMSY

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/27

6:40 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/31

10:00 am-11:50 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$300

St. LouisNew Orleans

STL - MSY

STLMSY

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/28

5:00 am-9:50 am

1 stop4h 50m

$70

St. LouisNew Orleans

STL - MSY

STLMSY

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 4/25

5:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$81

St. LouisNew Orleans

STL - MSY

STLMSY

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/11

10:10 am-7:13 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$97

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Compare providers for flights from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to New Orleans in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice 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 St. Louis-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on St. Louis-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from St. Louis-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on St. Louis-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 St. Louis-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 St. Louis to New Orleans

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Orleans from St. Louis with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from St. Louis to New Orleans

How far ahead should I book a flight from St. Louis to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from St. Louis to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from St. Louis to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 50 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to New Orleans?

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

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis 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 March 25, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from St. Louis to New Orleans by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from St. Louis to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from St. Louis to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on March 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their St. Louis to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from St. Louis to New Orleans

Explore weekly flight availability from St. Louis 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 March 25, 2025.

The most flights from STL to MSY are scheduled on a Sunday (4 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 March 25, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from St. Louis to New Orleans by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to New Orleans?

    If you wish to fly to New Orleans from St. Louis, then you need to book flights from Lambert-St Louis to New Orleans Louis Armstrong. There are 2 flights from Lambert-St Louis (STL) to Louis Armstrong (MSY) per day to choose from. Flights to New Orleans from Lambert-St Louis are available from 6 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 40m is how long a nonstop flight from St. Louis to New Orleans Louis Armstrong typically takes.

  • How popular is this St. Louis to New Orleans flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from St. Louis to New Orleans round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from St. Louis to New Orleans round-trip from $251. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $258, and American Airlines, from $267. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from St. Louis to New Orleans one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $70. United Airlines flights start at $81 while deals on Spirit Airlines start at $97 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from St. Louis to New Orleans?

    On average you can expect to pay $410 for a flight from St. Louis to New Orleans. The cheapest flight overall is $165 while the most popular route, (Lambert-St Louis - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) is currently priced at $168.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to New Orleans?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to New Orleans?

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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis 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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$86Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$127Average$170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$291Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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