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$38+ Cheap flights from New Orleans to Raleigh (MSY - RDU)

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MSY — RDU
Apr 16 — Apr 231
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Raleigh-Durham are usually found in September or June, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Raleigh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Raleigh (RDU). 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 April 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$77
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$38
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$215

Good round-trip deal

$163 or less

Good one-way deal

$75 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Raleigh-Durham flight deals.
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From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Raleigh-Durham
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Raleigh-Durham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Raleigh-Durham.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Raleigh-Durham.

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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 5/81:02 pmMSY - RDU
Nonstop2h 08mSpirit Airlines
Fri 5/910:17 amRDU - MSY
1 stop9h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/9$98
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Thu 5/151:02 pmMSY - RDU
Nonstop2h 08mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/196:17 pmRDU - MSY
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$105
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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.
Thu 5/1510:00 amMSY - RDU
Nonstop2h 06mBreeze Airways
Mon 5/196:17 pmRDU - MSY
Nonstop2h 20mBreeze Airways
Deal found 4/11$124
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/113:14 pmMSY - RDU
1 stop5h 02mFrontier
Sun 4/138:58 amRDU - MSY
1 stop5h 10mFrontier
Deal found 4/9$208
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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.
Tue 7/225:30 amMSY - RDU
1 stop4h 47mDelta
Sat 7/264:50 pmRDU - MSY
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Deal found 4/11$255
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Sat 6/712:00 pmMSY - RDU
1 stop6h 45mJetBlue
Tue 6/1010:20 amRDU - MSY
1 stop8h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 4/10$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Wed 4/305:15 amMSY - RDU
1 stop4h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/17:41 pmRDU - MSY
1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/10$276
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/67:00 amMSY - RDU
2 stops8h 48mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/86:00 amRDU - MSY
1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/11$316
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Fri 4/1111:15 amMSY - RDU
2 stops7h 15mSouthwest
Sun 4/139:20 pmRDU - MSY
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/9$322
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/245:49 pmMSY - RDU
2 stops35h 11mAlaska Airlines
Thu 5/17:20 amRDU - MSY
2 stops32h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/10$655

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Raleigh 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 April 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Raleigh that are best for you.

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New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/8

1:02 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/9

10:17 am-7:10 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$98

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/15

1:02 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/19

6:17 pm-7:37 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$105

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/15

10:00 am-1:06 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/19

6:17 pm-7:37 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$124

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/22

5:30 am-11:17 am

1 stop4h 47m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/26

4:50 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$255

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/7

12:00 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/10

10:20 am-5:45 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$264

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/30

5:15 am-10:25 am

1 stop4h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/1

7:41 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$276

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/6

7:00 am-4:48 pm

2 stops8h 48m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/8

6:00 am-10:24 am

1 stop5h 24m

$316

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/22

2:15 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/4

4:20 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$328

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/24

5:49 pm-6:00 am

2 stops35h 11m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/1

7:20 am-2:45 pm

2 stops32h 25m

$655

New OrleansRaleigh

MSY - RDU

MSYRDU

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/15

1:02 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$38

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Orleans to Raleigh in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 New Orleans-Raleigh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Raleigh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Raleigh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Raleigh 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 New Orleans-Raleigh flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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RDU

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Raleigh

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New Orleans to Raleigh is 85 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 New Orleans to Raleigh?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from New Orleans to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 MSY to RDU?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Raleigh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New Orleans to Raleigh is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 41% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Raleigh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Raleigh flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Raleigh by month

Plan your trip to Raleigh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Raleigh ranges from 2.9 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Raleigh when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Raleigh by month

Plan your trip to Raleigh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Raleigh, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Raleigh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh. Reviews last updated April 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from New Orleans to Raleigh. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

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!

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

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!

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

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!

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

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!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

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!

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

6.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

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 New Orleans to Raleigh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this New Orleans to Raleigh flight route?

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $77, was found to be the cheapest airline from New Orleans to Raleigh.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Breeze Airways and American Airlines. These flights start at 61% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $38. However, be on the lookout for offers from Breeze Airways and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from New Orleans to Raleigh for a low price.

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

    The cheapest flight price from New Orleans to Raleigh is $61. On average you can expect to pay $176. The most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Raleigh-Durham), can usually be booked for $78.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Raleigh 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 New Orleans to Raleigh?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from New Orleans to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 5 airlines flying from New Orleans to Raleigh

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Raleigh. 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 April 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$103Average$186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$176Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$234Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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