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$108+ Cheap flights from Virginia Beach, VA to New Orleans (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 3/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Feb 25 — Mar 41
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The best prices from Virginia Beach to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in September or March, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Virginia Beach to New Orleans

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$179
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$108
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

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September

Average price

$348
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Cheapest flights from Virginia Beach to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Virginia Beach to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

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.
Wed 4/98:59 pmORF - MSY
1 stop21h 56mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/145:08 amMSY - ORF
1 stop5h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$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.
Sun 4/2712:51 pmORF - MSY
2 stops30h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/3011:59 amMSY - ORF
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$184
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/69:19 pmORF - MSY
Nonstop2h 40mBreeze Airways
Sun 4/135:20 pmMSY - ORF
Nonstop2h 19mBreeze Airways
Deal found 2/18$188
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Tue 4/155:30 amORF - MSY
1 stop4h 39mDelta
Wed 4/165:30 amMSY - ORF
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 2/19$217
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Mon 4/144:44 pmORF - MSY
1 stop6h 46mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/1610:36 amMSY - ORF
2 stops11h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$292
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Fri 3/213:20 pmORF - MSY
2 stops7h 00mSouthwest
Mon 3/245:00 amMSY - ORF
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$307
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Fri 3/75:05 amORF - MSY
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/119:26 amMSY - ORF
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$338

Find flights from Virginia Beach to New Orleans within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Virginia Beach 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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Depart

Return

Price

NorfolkNew Orleans

ORF - MSY

ORFMSY

Norfolk

Wed 4/9

8:59 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop21h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/14

5:08 am-11:22 am

1 stop5h 14m

$179

NorfolkNew Orleans

ORF - MSY

ORFMSY

Norfolk

Sun 4/27

12:51 pm-6:22 pm

2 stops30h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/30

11:59 am-8:04 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$184

NorfolkNew Orleans

ORF - MSY

ORFMSY

Norfolk

Sun 4/6

9:19 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 4/13

5:20 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

$188

NorfolkNew Orleans

ORF - MSY

ORFMSY

Norfolk

Tue 4/15

5:30 am-9:09 am

1 stop4h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/16

5:30 am-12:19 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$217

NorfolkNew Orleans

ORF - MSY

ORFMSY

Norfolk

Fri 3/21

3:20 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops7h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/24

5:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 30m

$307

NorfolkNew Orleans

ORF - MSY

ORFMSY

Norfolk

Tue 4/15

1:29 pm-9:24 pm

2 stops8h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/22

7:00 am-2:26 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$332

NorfolkNew Orleans

ORF - MSY

ORFMSY

Norfolk

Fri 3/7

5:05 am-8:29 am

1 stop4h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/11

9:26 am-4:02 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$338

NorfolkNew Orleans

ORF - MSY

ORFMSY

Norfolk

Fri 3/21

7:41 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop26h 46m

$108

NorfolkNew Orleans

ORF - MSY

ORFMSY

Norfolk

Thu 4/24

9:19 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$109

NorfolkNew Orleans

ORF - MSY

ORFMSY

Norfolk

Thu 2/27

5:30 am-9:11 am

1 stop4h 41m

$169

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Travel insights for flights from Virginia Beach to New Orleans

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

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

The best time to book flights from Virginia Beach to New Orleans is 54 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 Virginia Beach to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia Beach to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Virginia Beach 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 V1B to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Virginia Beach 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.

When flying from Virginia Beach to New Orleans, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Virginia Beach to New Orleans?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Virginia Beach to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon 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 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Breeze Airways and Delta from Virginia Beach to New Orleans to help guide your decision. 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

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

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

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

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

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

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

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

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

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

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.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

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

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

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY), located 11.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Virginia Beach to New Orleans. 7 airlines have flights to Louis Armstrong from Virginia Beach on a regular basis. Booking flights from Virginia Beach to New Orleans Louis Armstrong should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Virginia Beach per day.

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

    The Virginia Beach to New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight path was viewed by 7 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 to fly from Virginia Beach to New Orleans one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $108. Breeze Airways flights start at $109 while deals on Delta start at $169 one-way.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $89. While the most popular route (Norfolk - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for $104 on average our data indicates $258 when flying from Virginia Beach to New Orleans.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach to New Orleans?

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

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Virginia Beach 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
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$103Average$205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$120Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$177Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$188Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$191Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$247Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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