Cheap flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans

MSP — MSY
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Minneapolis (MSP) to New Orleans (MSY). 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 29 July 2025.

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

C$ 381
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (C$ 119 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans, you should look to book at least 83 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans (average of C$ 521). Flying from Minneapolis to New Orleans in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 647). 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 MSP to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis 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 29 July 2025.

When flying from Minneapolis 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.

Weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to New Orleans

Explore weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to New Orleans. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 29 July 2025.

The most flights from MSP to MSY are scheduled on a Tuesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

St. Louis (STL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Minneapolis to New Orleans on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

St. Louis (STL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 578.

What’s the fastest layover option from Minneapolis to New Orleans?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via St. Louis (STL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 2h 30m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 06m.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Minneapolis to New Orleans flight route?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Minneapolis to New Orleans?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Minneapolis to New Orleans are Sun Country Air (84%), Delta (83%) and KLM (79%).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans (average of C$ 521). Flying from Minneapolis to New Orleans in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 647). 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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