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$89+ 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 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Round-trip from

$187
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One-way from

$89
(Mytrip)

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September

Average price

$366
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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 March 28, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/246:00 amORF - MSY
1 stop10h 13mSpirit Airlines
Mon 4/2811:12 amMSY - ORF
1 stop7h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/26$187
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 4/169:30 pmORF - MSY
Nonstop2h 40mBreeze Airways
Sat 4/1912:30 pmMSY - ORF
Nonstop2h 19mBreeze Airways
Deal found 3/25$188
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/54:58 pmORF - MSY
Nonstop2h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/289:45 amMSY - ORF
1 stop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$223
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/157:40 pmORF - MSY
1 stop4h 51mDelta
Sat 5/175:25 amMSY - ORF
1 stop4h 43mDelta
Deal found 3/26$243
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Thu 6/126:10 pmORF - MSY
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Mon 6/163:35 pmMSY - ORF
2 stops7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$306
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Thu 4/35:41 pmORF - MSY
1 stop21h 33mFrontier
Sun 4/62:08 pmMSY - ORF
1 stop25h 50mFrontier
Deal found 3/26$310
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Tue 7/86:05 amORF - MSY
2 stops11h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/127:00 amMSY - ORF
1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$372
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Thu 7/39:56 amORF - MSY
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/811:19 amMSY - ORF
1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$399

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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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia Beach to New Orleans that are best for you.

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NorfolkNew Orleans

ORF - MSY

ORFMSY

Norfolk

Thu 4/24

6:00 am-3:13 pm

1 stop10h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/28

11:12 am-7:40 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$187

NorfolkNew Orleans

ORF - MSY

ORFMSY

Norfolk

Wed 4/16

9:30 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/19

12:30 pm-3:49 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

$188

NorfolkNew Orleans

ORF - MSY

ORFMSY

Norfolk

Mon 5/5

4:58 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/28

9:45 am-4:15 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$223

NorfolkNew Orleans

ORF - MSY

ORFMSY

Norfolk

Thu 5/15

7:40 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop4h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/17

5:25 am-11:08 am

1 stop4h 43m

$243

NorfolkNew Orleans

ORF - MSY

ORFMSY

Norfolk

Thu 6/12

6:10 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/16

3:35 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops7h 00m

$306

NorfolkNew Orleans

ORF - MSY

ORFMSY

Norfolk

Tue 7/8

6:05 am-4:13 pm

2 stops11h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/12

7:00 am-3:14 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$372

NorfolkNew Orleans

ORF - MSY

ORFMSY

Norfolk

Thu 7/3

9:56 am-5:02 pm

1 stop8h 06m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/8

11:19 am-6:44 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$399

NorfolkNew Orleans

ORF - MSY

ORFMSY

Norfolk

Sat 5/17

12:18 pm-7:02 am

1 stop19h 44m

$89

NorfolkNew Orleans

ORF - MSY

ORFMSY

Norfolk

Thu 5/8

11:21 am-11:20 am

1 stop24h 59m

$106

NorfolkNew Orleans

ORF - MSY

ORFMSY

Norfolk

Thu 4/24

9:19 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$119

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Best time to book a flight from Virginia Beach to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Virginia Beach to New Orleans

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 March 21, 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 March 28, 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 March 23, 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 March 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Southwest 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.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Virginia Beach 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 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 $89. Frontier flights start at $106 while deals on Breeze Airways start at $119 one-way.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $79. While the most popular route (Norfolk - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) can be booked for $163 on average our data indicates $189 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$103Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$116Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$177Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$188Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$195Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$247Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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