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$1,285+ Cheap flights from Melbourne (MEL) to New Orleans (MSY)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — MSY
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,285
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,136
Provider with most accurate pricing for Melbourne-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
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From Melbourne to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($287 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/1112:55 pmMEL - MSY
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/181:35 pmMSY - MEL
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,285
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/13:05 pmMEL - MSY
1 stop22h 09mQantas Airways
Mon 10/206:12 pmMSY - MEL
2 stops24h 08mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/26$1,301
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 9/13:05 pmMEL - MSY
2 stops23h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/208:22 amMSY - MEL
2 stops28h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 5/1210:55 amMEL - MSY
1 stop21h 33mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/197:00 amMSY - MEL
2 stops34h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,494
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1010:55 amMEL - MSY
1 stop21h 16mVirgin Australia
Tue 7/157:14 pmMSY - MEL
1 stop22h 01mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/27$1,744
This TravelUp deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1112:05 pmMEL - MSY
2 stops37h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 3/46:45 pmMSY - MEL
2 stops47h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/27$2,186
This Globehunters deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Globehunters is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/512:45 amMEL - MSY
2 stops38h 46mCathay Pacific
Tue 6/37:35 pmMSY - MEL
2 stops43h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/27$2,815

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Melbourne 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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans that are best for you.

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MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Sun 5/11

12:55 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops24h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/18

1:35 pm-11:55 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,285

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 9/1

3:05 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop22h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/20

6:12 pm-10:20 am

2 stops24h 08m

$1,301

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 9/1

3:05 pm-11:31 pm

2 stops23h 26m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/20

8:22 am-5:00 am

2 stops28h 38m

$1,399

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Mon 5/12

10:55 am-5:28 pm

1 stop21h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 5/19

7:00 am-8:15 am

2 stops34h 15m

$1,494

MelbourneNew Orleans

MEL - MSY

MELMSY

Melbourne

Tue 6/10

10:55 am-5:11 pm

1 stop21h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/15

7:14 pm-8:15 am

1 stop22h 01m

$1,744

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Deals found on 3/27

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to New Orleans

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

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

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 28, 2025.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SYD - DFW

They need to improve the check-in kiosks and the in-flight special meals. Never had a smooth boarding process with Qantas. The special meals look like they're prepared at the last minute without much thought.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SYD - DFW

They need to improve the check-in kiosks and the in-flight special meals. Never had a smooth boarding process with Qantas. The special meals look like they're prepared at the last minute without much thought.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
395 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SYD - DFW

They need to improve the check-in kiosks and the in-flight special meals. Never had a smooth boarding process with Qantas. The special meals look like they're prepared at the last minute without much thought.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SYD - DFW

They need to improve the check-in kiosks and the in-flight special meals. Never had a smooth boarding process with Qantas. The special meals look like they're prepared at the last minute without much thought.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SYD - DFW

They need to improve the check-in kiosks and the in-flight special meals. Never had a smooth boarding process with Qantas. The special meals look like they're prepared at the last minute without much thought.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne 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 airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Melbourne?

    If you book a flight to New Orleans from Melbourne, you will be flying to Louis Armstrong, which is the city’s only airport. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is located 11.4 mi from the center of New Orleans. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Louis Armstrong per day from 0 different airlines.

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

    Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at $1,301. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,399 and $1,494, respectively. Users have found that Qantas Airways is 12% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport to New Orleans?

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