Cheap flights from Melbourne to New Orleans from £315

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2 stops
Sat, Feb 28
Melbourne MELNew Orleans MSY
£315
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3 stops
Fri, Feb 27
Melbourne MELNew Orleans MSY
£334
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3 stops
Sun, Mar 1
Melbourne MELNew Orleans MSY
£334
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2 stops
Sun, Mar 1
Melbourne MELNew Orleans MSY
£340
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2 stops
Fri, Feb 27
Melbourne MELNew Orleans MSY
£348
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1 stop
Mon, Feb 23
Melbourne MELNew Orleans MSY
£475
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Sat, Feb 28 – Sat, Mar 7
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£707
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Sat, Feb 28 – Fri, Mar 6
Melbourne MELNew Orleans MSY
£730
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2 stops
Sat, Feb 28 – Fri, Mar 6
Melbourne MELNew Orleans MSY
£743
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2 stops
Sun, Mar 1 – Fri, Mar 6
Melbourne MELNew Orleans MSY
£768
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2 stops
Sat, Feb 28 – Thu, Mar 5
Melbourne MELNew Orleans MSY
£774
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Fri, Feb 27 – Fri, Mar 6
Melbourne MELNew Orleans MSY
£777
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How much do flights to New Orleans cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£315

Cheapest round-trip

£707

Average round-trip

£1,573

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

BREEZE

Getting from New Orleans airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: RTA bus or airport shuttle.

New Orleans is served by Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), located approximately 19 km (12 miles) west of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including public buses, airport shuttles, taxis, ride-hailing services, and rental cars. Journey times and costs vary depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

35-50 min

$2 (exact fare required; no change given)

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-60 min

$24-$44 (one-way; round-trip discounts available)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

shared ride to hotels

25-45 min

$36 (flat rate for 1–2 passengers to CBD/French Quarter; $15 per additional passenger)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-45 min

$25-$50 (varies with demand and traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-45 min

$75-$150 (sedan to SUV; advance booking recommended)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

25-45 min

$40-$100 (per day; parking fees in city center extra)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring beyond the city

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Taxi flat rate of $36 applies to CBD and French Quarter for 1–2 passengers; additional passengers $15 each.
  • RTA bus requires exact fare; Jazzy Passes available for unlimited rides.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located on the ground level of the parking garage.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to New Orleans

Depart from
Melbourne
Arrive to
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
Average flights per week
318
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Melbourne to New Orleans

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
BREEZE MXNo
QantasQFAQFNo
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
United AirlinesUALUANo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in New Orleans

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January16°C9°C
February18°C11°C
March22°C14°C
April25°C17°C
May28°C21°C
June31°C25°C
July31°C26°C
August32°C26°C
September30°C24°C
October26°C19°C
November21°C14°C
December18°C11°C
Hottest Month
32°C
August
Coldest month
9°C
January
Sunny days
252
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
13 Feb
22°C14°C
20 Feb
27°C19°C
Saturday
14 Feb
22°C14°C
21 Feb
82%
25°C19°C
Sunday
15 Feb
83%
25°C16°C
22 Feb
87%
18°C8°C
Monday
16 Feb
17°C15°C
23 Feb
12°C5°C
Tuesday
17 Feb
20°C13°C
24 Feb
19°C7°C
Wednesday
18 Feb
25°C16°C
25 Feb
21°C12°C
Thursday
19 Feb
73%
26°C17°C
26 Feb
23°C18°C
Travelers usually depart from Melbourne, or Avalon when they travel from Melbourne to New Orleans. The most popular airlines for this route are BREEZE, Qantas, Spirit Airlines, Jetstar Airways, and United Airlines. Melbourne and New Orleans have 318 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and Sydney, London, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Bali, Adelaide, Perth, Manchester, New Delhi, Hobart, Denpasar, Kuala Lumpur, Canberra, Bangkok, Manila, Auckland, Cairns, Amritsar, Ho Chi Minh City, Phuket Province.
What are the most popular routes to and from New Orleans?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as New Orleans and London, Orlando, New York, Toronto, Manchester, Mexico City, Edinburgh, Belfast, Raleigh, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington, D.C., Charleston, Miami, Atlanta, Edmonton, Montreal, Detroit, Denver.
Which airports are there in Melbourne?
Melbourne is mainly served by Melbourne. But there are other airports nearby, including Avalon, Essendon, Melbourne Moorabbin Airport.
What airports are near New Orleans?
The main airport in New Orleans is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International. It is also served by Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, Gulfport–Biloxi International, Baton Rouge Metropolitan, Lafayette Regional, Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional, Mobile Regional.
Which airlines fly between Melbourne and New Orleans?
Currently, you can fly between Melbourne and New Orleans with BREEZE, Qantas, Spirit Airlines, Jetstar Airways, United Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Melbourne and New Orleans?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Melbourne and New Orleans, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Melbourne and New Orleans?
Traveling between Melbourne and New Orleans, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near New Orleans?
There are a number of airports in and around New Orleans. The main one is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International and other nearby airports include Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, Gulfport–Biloxi International, Baton Rouge Metropolitan, Lafayette Regional, Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional, Mobile Regional.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and New Orleans depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Melbourne and New Orleans arrive?
What time do flights between Melbourne and New Orleans depart?
What time do flights between Melbourne and New Orleans arrive?

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