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$761+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Melbourne (MEL)

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 10/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — MEL
Aug 5 — Aug 121
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Tue 8/12
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,271
(Qantas Airways)

One-way from

$761
(Qantas Airways)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,826
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Melbourne
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/306:35 pmMSY - MEL
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/89:00 amMEL - MSY
2 stops23h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,271
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/611:55 amMSY - MEL
3 stops32h 40mAir Canada
Thu 10/167:00 amMEL - MSY
3 stops44h 02mAir Canada
Deal found 7/30$1,366
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/145:15 amMSY - MEL
2 stops38h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 9/2112:05 pmMEL - MSY
2 stops24h 37mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/31$1,395
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/301:10 pmMSY - MEL
2 stops26h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/84:05 pmMEL - MSY
1 stop20h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,435
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/307:25 pmMSY - MEL
2 stops45h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/811:55 amMEL - MSY
1 stop28h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,562
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/54:18 pmMSY - MEL
2 stops26h 22mQantas Airways
Wed 12/104:05 pmMEL - MSY
1 stop20h 49mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,827
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/66:33 pmMSY - MEL
2 stops36h 42mCathay Pacific
Wed 10/1512:45 amMEL - MSY
2 stops39h 24mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/30$1,867
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 12/52:55 pmMSY - MEL
1 stop24h 05mDelta
Wed 12/1010:10 amMEL - MSY
1 stop24h 44mDelta
Deal found 7/30$1,871

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport that are best for you.

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New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/30

6:35 pm-10:05 am

2 stops24h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 10/8

9:00 am-4:34 pm

2 stops23h 34m

$1,271

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/6

11:55 am-11:35 am

3 stops32h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 10/16

7:00 am-11:02 am

3 stops44h 02m

$1,366

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/14

5:15 am-10:50 am

2 stops38h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 9/21

12:05 pm-9:42 pm

2 stops24h 37m

$1,395

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/30

1:10 pm-6:45 am

2 stops26h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 10/8

4:05 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop20h 13m

$1,435

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/30

7:25 pm-7:30 am

2 stops45h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 10/8

11:55 am-11:59 pm

1 stop28h 04m

$1,562

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 12/5

4:18 pm-11:40 am

2 stops26h 22m

Melbourne

Wed 12/10

4:05 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop20h 49m

$1,827

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/6

6:33 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops36h 42m

Melbourne

Wed 10/15

12:45 am-12:09 am

2 stops39h 24m

$1,867

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 12/5

2:55 pm-8:00 am

1 stop24h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 12/10

10:10 am-5:54 pm

1 stop24h 44m

$1,871

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/13

3:54 pm-10:20 am

2 stops26h 26m

$761

New OrleansMelbourne

MSY - MEL

MSYMEL

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/13

12:24 pm-5:00 am

1 stop24h 36m

$830

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Melbourne

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, and Qantas Airways from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
501 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
501 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
501 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
949 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
501 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
887 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
501 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
501 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,933 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
501 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Orleans to Melbourne. 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 from for flights from New Orleans to Melbourne?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from New Orleans to Melbourne. You should not have trouble finding flights to Melbourne from Louis Armstrong; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the New Orleans airport to Melbourne. It is only a 11.4 mi journey to Louis Armstrong (MSY) from New Orleans’s city center.

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

    Qantas Airways, at $1,332, was found to be the cheapest airline from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Canada and Air New Zealand. Qantas Airways is priced at 17% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport (average of $1,071). Flying from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,774). 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 2 airlines flying from New Orleans to Melbourne

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Melbourne. 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 July 31, 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$951Average$1,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,437Average$1,699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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