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$50+ Cheap flights from Virginia to New Orleans (MSY)

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RIC — MSY
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to New Orleans

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Virginia to New Orleans flight deals. Data was last updated February 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$146
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$50
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$348

Good round-trip deal

$184 or less

Good one-way deal

$86 or less
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From Virginia to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Virginia to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Virginia to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
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Cheapest flights from Virginia to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Virginia to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 3/269:53 pmRDU - MSY
2 stops24h 34mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/3110:13 pmMSY - RDU
1 stop13h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/22$146
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/264:42 pmRDU - MSY
Nonstop2h 21mBreeze Airways
Fri 3/287:00 amMSY - RDU
Nonstop2h 05mBreeze Airways
Deal found 2/21$147
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/154:42 pmRDU - MSY
Nonstop2h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1810:07 amMSY - RDU
1 stop9h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$150
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Sun 3/27:00 amDCA - MSY
1 stop12h 43mFrontier
Fri 3/78:20 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop14h 43mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$157
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/156:00 amRIC - MSY
2 stops32h 49mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/175:14 pmMSY - RIC
2 stops21h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$173
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Sun 3/95:54 pmIAD - MSY
1 stop21h 31mFrontier
Fri 3/143:25 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop24h 29mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$178
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/139:19 pmORF - MSY
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/178:57 amMSY - ORF
1 stop7h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$179
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1812:17 pmORF - MSY
1 stop11h 02mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/305:08 amMSY - ORF
2 stops11h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$181
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/610:15 amDCA - MSY
1 stop8h 30mJetBlue
Wed 5/1412:00 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop7h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 2/20$189
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/64:50 pmRIC - MSY
Nonstop2h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/911:59 amMSY - RIC
1 stop7h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$193
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 4/2112:50 pmORF - MSY
1 stop9h 28mBreeze Airways
Thu 4/245:20 pmMSY - ORF
Nonstop2h 19mBreeze Airways
Deal found 2/21$194
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/225:05 amROA - MSY
1 stop4h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/297:10 amMSY - ROA
1 stop4h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$199

Find flights from Virginia to New Orleans within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Virginia 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 22, 2025.

Fly from

Virginia

Fly to

New Orleans

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighNew Orleans

RDU - MSY

RDUMSY

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/26

9:53 pm-9:27 pm

2 stops24h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/31

10:13 pm-12:29 pm

1 stop13h 16m

$146

RaleighNew Orleans

RDU - MSY

RDUMSY

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/26

4:42 pm-6:03 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/28

7:00 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$147

RaleighNew Orleans

RDU - MSY

RDUMSY

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/15

4:42 pm-6:03 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/18

10:07 am-8:29 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$150

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 4/6

7:00 am-6:47 pm

1 stop12h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/11

7:46 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop15h 18m

$160

RichmondNew Orleans

RIC - MSY

RICMSY

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 3/15

6:00 am-1:49 pm

2 stops32h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/17

5:14 pm-3:46 pm

2 stops21h 32m

$173

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/9

5:54 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop21h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/14

3:25 pm-4:54 pm

1 stop24h 29m

$178

NorfolkNew Orleans

ORF - MSY

ORFMSY

Norfolk

Sun 4/13

9:19 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/17

8:57 am-5:49 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$179

NorfolkNew Orleans

ORF - MSY

ORFMSY

Norfolk

Fri 4/18

12:17 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop11h 02m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/30

5:08 am-5:49 pm

2 stops11h 41m

$181

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/6

10:15 am-5:45 pm

1 stop8h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/14

12:00 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$189

RichmondNew Orleans

RIC - MSY

RICMSY

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 4/6

4:50 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/9

11:59 am-8:23 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$193

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Travel insights for flights from Virginia to New Orleans

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

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

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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.

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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 22, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines from Virginia to New Orleans to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

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.

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

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.

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

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.

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

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.

8.0
Very good

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

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.

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

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.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Virginia?

    Located just 11.4 mi from the city center, New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New Orleans from Virginia.

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

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $50. However, be on the lookout for offers from Breeze Airways and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from Virginia to New Orleans for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Virginia to New Orleans?

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

    While on average a flight from Virginia to New Orleans is generally $258, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $89. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), you can expect to pay $185 for that flight.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Virginia 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$103Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$120Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$177Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$188Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$191Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$247Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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