Cheap Flights from New York to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from New York to New Orleans

Compare fares and flight options for New York — New Orleans. Prices can change; check availability when searching.

Cheapest one way flight

$98

Southwest Airlines

Direct flight

3h 35m

11/21/2026

The cheapest one-way flight from New York to New Orleans departs on 11/21/2026, is operated by Southwest Airlines and costs $98

Cheapest round trip flight

$147

Southwest Airlines

1 layover

22h 55m

06/11/2027

The cheapest roundtrip flight from New York to New Orleans departs on 06/11/2027, is operated by Southwest Airlines and costs $147

Fastest option found

3h 30m

Fastest flight from New York to New Orleans takes 3h 30m

Weekdays with direct offers

6 days

Direct offers were found on these weekdays: Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa.

Average direct flight duration

3h 33m

Earliest departure found

6:00 AM

Latest departure found

10:26 PM

Straight-line city distance

1879km

The average outbound duration among direct offers for New York to New Orleans is 3h 33m. The found offers from New York to New Orleans depart between 6:00 AM and 10:26 PM, in the origin city’s time zone. The straight-line distance between New York and New Orleans is 1879km.

Direct-flight weekdays and the fastest option are based on the offers found.

Duration and departure times are based on found offers, not the full schedule. Times use the origin city’s time zone.

Airfare from New York to New Orleans by month

In different months, ticket prices from New York to New Orleans vary: minimum — $102 (January 2027), maximum — $203 (April 2027). Typically, the flight costs $120–$136.

January 2027

Lowest price

Lowest price:

$102

April 2027

Highest price

Lowest price:

$203

Lowest price

Price dynamics

Flight prices from New York to New Orleans are steadily rising: from November 2026 to April 2027, ticket costs increased by 82%. The sooner you book, the better the deal.

Cheaper and more expensive periods

The most significant price increase was from January 2027 to April 2027 — up 98%. The best time to fly is December 2026–January 2027, when the average price is $111. In February 2027–April 2027, tickets cost around $174.

Best time to buy

Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in December 2026–January 2027 can save you up to 36% compared to the most expensive months.

Price predictability

Price variation across months on this route is 26.5%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.

Airlines operating on route

Compare the options found for New York — New Orleans by airline: Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines. This selection covers 5 carriers. The cheapest ticket found is $98.

starting at $98

starting at $119

starting at $137

starting at $389

starting at $109

Non-stop flights from New York to New Orleans

A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from New York to New Orleans, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.

New York — New Orleans

NYC — MSY

11/21/2026

Departure

Direct flight

WN984

starting at $98

New York — New Orleans

NYC — MSY

11/23/2026

Departure

Direct flight

B6775

starting at $119

New York — New Orleans

NYC — MSY

12/15/2026

Departure

Direct flight

AA3090

starting at $137

New York — New Orleans

NYC — MSY

12/02/2026

Departure

Direct flight

WN984

starting at $139

New York — New Orleans

NYC — MSY

01/14/2027

Departure

Direct flight

WN1208

starting at $144

New York — New Orleans

NYC — MSY

11/13/2026

Departure

Direct flight

WN984

starting at $145

New York — New Orleans

NYC — MSY

11/18/2026

Departure

Direct flight

B6475

starting at $173

New York — New Orleans

NYC — MSY

11/16/2026

Departure

Direct flight

B6475

starting at $211

New York — New Orleans

NYC — MSY

11/14/2026

Departure

Direct flight

B675

starting at $232

New York — New Orleans

NYC — MSY

12/10/2026

Departure

Direct flight

B6775

starting at $274

Direct flight offers from New York to New Orleans

Direct offers from New York to New Orleans were found for these airlines: Southwest Airlines: We, Th, Fr, and Sa; JetBlue Airways: Mo, Tu, We, Th, and Sa; American Airlines: Tu; United Airlines: Th.

Weekdays and prices come from the offers found. This is not a complete schedule; availability and flight frequency can change.

Southwest Airlines

We, Th, Fr, and Sa

starting at $98

JetBlue Airways

Mo, Tu, We, Th, and Sa

starting at $119

American Airlines

starting at $137

United Airlines

starting at $389

New York airports overview

Newark Liberty International Airport

EWR

15km

Serves the New York metropolitan area with extensive domestic and international routes, offering direct rail and road connections to Manhattan, Jersey City and northern New Jersey.

John F. Kennedy International Airport

JFK

21km

Primary international gateway for New York City, offering extensive domestic and international routes and multiple airline hubs; connected to Manhattan and Long Island by AirTrain, subway, commuter rail, and express bus services.

LaGuardia Airport

LGA

14km

Near Manhattan in Queens, New York City, serving mainly domestic and short‑haul international flights; convenient for travelers headed to Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx with multiple terminals and shuttle connections.

New Orleans airports overview

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

MSY

19km

Lakefront Airport

NEW

10km

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.

What is the cheapest price for flights from New York to New Orleans?

The cheapest flight ticket from New York to New Orleans according to data for the last 48 hours costs $98

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from New York to New Orleans?

The lowest prices in the available monthly data for New York — New Orleans are in: January, November, December. Prices can change.

How long does it take to fly from New York to New Orleans?

The shortest duration among the offers found for New York — New Orleans is 3 hours 30 minutes, including connections if present.

Which airline can fly direct from New York to New Orleans?

Direct flight offers from New York to New Orleans were found for: Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines

Special offers and sales on air tickets from New York to New Orleans

We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.

We couldn't find any special offers for flights from New York to New Orleans

Alternative routes

Allentown ➜ New Orleans Atlantic City ➜ New Orleans New Haven ➜ New Orleans Philadelphia ➜ New Orleans Stamford ➜ New Orleans New York ➜ Beaumont New York ➜ Baton Rouge New York ➜ Gulfport New York ➜ Lake Charles New York ➜ Lafayette New York ➜ Meridian New York ➜ Monroe New York ➜ Mobile New York ➜ Pensacola

Price dynamics

Flight prices from New York to New Orleans are steadily rising: from November 2026 to April 2027, ticket costs increased by 82%. The sooner you book, the better the deal.

Cheaper and more expensive periods

Best time to buy

Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in December 2026–January 2027 can save you up to 36% compared to the most expensive months.

Price predictability

Price variation across months on this route is 26.5%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.

New York — New Orleans

NYC — MSY

11/21/2026

Departure

Direct flight

WN984

starting at $98

New York — New Orleans

NYC — MSY

11/23/2026

Departure

Direct flight

B6775

starting at $119

New York — New Orleans

NYC — MSY

12/15/2026

Departure

Direct flight

AA3090

starting at $137

New York — New Orleans

NYC — MSY

12/02/2026

Departure

Direct flight

WN984

starting at $139

New York — New Orleans

NYC — MSY

01/14/2027

Departure

Direct flight

WN1208

starting at $144

New York — New Orleans

NYC — MSY

11/13/2026

Departure

Direct flight

WN984

starting at $145

New York — New Orleans

NYC — MSY

11/18/2026

Departure

Direct flight

B6475

starting at $173

New York — New Orleans

NYC — MSY

11/16/2026

Departure

Direct flight

B6475

starting at $211

New York — New Orleans

NYC — MSY

11/14/2026

Departure

Direct flight

B675

starting at $232

New York — New Orleans

NYC — MSY

12/10/2026

Departure

Direct flight

B6775

starting at $274

What is the cheapest price for flights from New York to New Orleans?

The cheapest flight ticket from New York to New Orleans according to data for the last 48 hours costs $98

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from New York to New Orleans?

The lowest prices in the available monthly data for New York — New Orleans are in: January, November, December. Prices can change.

How long does it take to fly from New York to New Orleans?

The shortest duration among the offers found for New York — New Orleans is 3 hours 30 minutes, including connections if present.

Which airline can fly direct from New York to New Orleans?

Direct flight offers from New York to New Orleans were found for: Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines

Cheapest one way flight

$98

Southwest Airlines

Direct flight

3h 35m

11/21/2026

The cheapest one-way flight from New York to New Orleans departs on 11/21/2026, is operated by Southwest Airlines and costs $98

Cheapest round trip flight

$147

Southwest Airlines

1 layover

22h 55m

06/11/2027

The cheapest roundtrip flight from New York to New Orleans departs on 06/11/2027, is operated by Southwest Airlines and costs $147

Fastest option found

3h 30m

Fastest flight from New York to New Orleans takes 3h 30m

Weekdays with direct offers

6 days

Direct offers were found on these weekdays: Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa.

Average direct flight duration

3h 33m

Earliest departure found

6:00 AM

Latest departure found

10:26 PM

Straight-line city distance

1879km

Direct-flight weekdays and the fastest option are based on the offers found.

Duration and departure times are based on found offers, not the full schedule. Times use the origin city’s time zone.

Cheap Flights from New York to New Orleans

Compare airlines, prices, and flight durations for your trip

Cheapest flights from New York to New Orleans

Cheapest one way flight

$98

Southwest Airlines

Direct flight

3h 35m

11/21/2026

Cheapest round trip flight

$147

Southwest Airlines

1 layover

22h 55m

06/11/2027

Fastest option found

3h 30m

Weekdays with direct offers

6 days

Average direct flight duration

3h 33m

Earliest departure found

6:00 AM

Latest departure found

10:26 PM

Straight-line city distance

1879km

Airfare from New York to New Orleans by month

January 2027

Lowest price:

$102

April 2027

Lowest price:

$203

Price dynamics

Cheaper and more expensive periods

Best time to buy

Price predictability

Airlines operating on route

Non-stop flights from New York to New Orleans

Direct flight offers from New York to New Orleans

New York airports overview

Newark Liberty International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport

LaGuardia Airport

New Orleans airports overview

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Lakefront Airport

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Special offers and sales on air tickets from New York to New Orleans

Alternative routes

January 2027

Lowest price:

$102

April 2027

Lowest price:

$203

Price dynamics

Cheaper and more expensive periods

Best time to buy

Price predictability

Newark Liberty International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport

LaGuardia Airport

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Lakefront Airport

Cheapest one way flight

$98

Southwest Airlines

Direct flight

3h 35m

11/21/2026

Cheapest round trip flight

$147

Southwest Airlines

1 layover

22h 55m

06/11/2027

Fastest option found

3h 30m