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Find cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to New Orleans from C$ 149

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New York to New Orleans departing on 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New York to New Orleans, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from New York to New Orleans (JFK-MSY)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York to New Orleans that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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2:15 p.m. - 4:39 p.m.JFK-MSY
3h 24mdirect
5:25 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.MSY-JFK
3h 05mdirect
C$ 297JetBlue
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Thu, 23 May - Thu, 30 May
4:00 p.m. - 6:26 p.m.JFK-MSY
3h 26mdirect
7:25 p.m. - 11:39 p.m.MSY-JFK
3h 14mdirect
C$ 324Delta
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Sat, 18 May - Sat, 25 May
9:00 a.m. - 11:28 a.m.JFK-MSY
3h 28mdirect
9:20 a.m. - 6:49 p.m.MSY-JFK
8h 29m1 stop
C$ 329JetBlue
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Wed, 29 May - Wed, 5 Jun
6:35 a.m. - 8:41 a.m.JFK-MSY
3h 06mdirect
7:55 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.MSY-JFK
3h 04mdirect
C$ 350JetBlue
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Mon, 7 Oct - Wed, 9 Oct
8:00 a.m. - 10:19 a.m.JFK-MSY
3h 19mdirect
7:41 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.MSY-JFK
3h 18mdirect
C$ 351Delta
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Tue, 2 Jul - Thu, 4 Jul
6:35 a.m. - 8:41 a.m.JFK-MSY
3h 06mdirect
11:51 a.m. - 10:10 p.m.MSY-JFK
9h 19m1 stop
C$ 357JetBlue
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Thu, 5 Sep - Tue, 10 Sep
9:36 p.m. - 11:53 a.m.JFK-MSY
15h 17m1 stop
7:25 p.m. - 11:39 p.m.MSY-JFK
3h 14mdirect
C$ 361Delta
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Tue, 21 May - Thu, 30 May
11:25 a.m. - 11:57 a.m.JFK-MSY
25h 32m1 stop
12:50 p.m. - 10:29 a.m.MSY-JFK
20h 39m1 stop
C$ 499Sun Country Air
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Sun, 26 May - Sun, 2 Jun
11:23 a.m. - 9:01 a.m.JFK-MSY
22h 38m1 stop
11:53 a.m. - 10:29 a.m.MSY-JFK
21h 36m1 stop
C$ 567Sun Country Air
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Thu, 17 Oct - Mon, 21 Oct
11:23 a.m. - 9:01 a.m.JFK-MSY
22h 38m1 stop
9:33 a.m. - 10:29 a.m.MSY-JFK
23h 56m1 stop
C$ 690Sun Country Air
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Thu, 17 Oct - Sun, 20 Oct

Flights from New York to New Orleans - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to New Orleans is August, where tickets cost C$ 298 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 503 and C$ 455 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to New Orleans?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to New Orleans, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 73 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to New Orleans?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from New York to New Orleans found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for C$ 297 on JetBlue, followed by Delta (C$ 324). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as C$ 149 on Delta and from C$ 175 on JetBlue.

How many flights are there between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and New Orleans per day?

Each day, there are between 5 and 7 nonstop flights that take off from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and land in New Orleans, with an average flight time of 3h 26m. The most common departure time is 9:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 42 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and New Orleans?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from New York to New Orleans take?

Direct flights cover the 3,059 km separating New York to New Orleans in about 3h 06m.

What’s the earliest departure time from New York to New Orleans?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport at 8:20 am and will be landing in New Orleans at 10:43 am.

What’s the latest departure time from New York to New Orleans?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to New Orleans jets off at 4:05 pm and lands at 6:44 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

March

Cheapest flight

C$ 149
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from New York to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking New York John F Kennedy Airport to New Orleans flights

  • What is the carry-on luggage for American Airlines?

    When traveling with American Airlines, you can bring one bag and one personal item on board. The bag must not exceed 22 inches × 14 inches × 9 inches in dimension and should fit in the overhead bin. The personal item, which could be a purse or a laptop bag, should be under 18 × 14 × 8 inches and must fit under the seat in front of you.

  • Which is the arrival terminal at New Orleans Louis Armstrong?

    MSY has one terminal with four concourses: Concourse A, B, C, and D. Your arrival location will depend on the airline you use. For instance, if you are flying with Delta or American Airlines, you will land in Concourse C.

  • What are the towns I can easily get to from New Orleans Louis Armstrong?

    MSY is the primary airport serving New Orleans and is 11 miles west of downtown New Orleans. Other towns served by the airport include Kenner, Westwego, Waggaman, and Harahan.

  • What is the most convenient way to travel from New Orleans Louis Armstrong without a car?

    Taking the bus from the airport is the most convenient public transport from MSY to downtown New Orleans. Buses are available at Level 1 Baggage Claim outside Door 2, Zones B4 and B5. The journey downtown takes about 50 minutes.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to New Orleans?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to New Orleans was C$ 109 for a one-way ticket and C$ 217 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to New Orleans?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to New Orleans flight route: Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier, and Horizon Air.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to New Orleans?

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to New Orleans?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New York and New Orleans, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York to New Orleans?

    There are direct flights from New York to New Orleans on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to New Orleans?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to New Orleans?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to New Orleans?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to New Orleans?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Orleans from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to New Orleans

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) has five operational terminals: Terminal 1, Terminal 4, Terminal 5, Terminal 7, and Terminal 8. On your flight from (JFK) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY), your departure terminal will depend on the airline you’re flying with. If you are flying with JetBlue, you will depart from Terminal 5. If journeying with Delta Air Lines, your departure terminal at JFK will be Terminal 4.
  • You don’t need to worry about struggling in JFK if you have limited mobility. The airport provides wheelchair services; you must communicate at least 48 hours before your flight for coordination. In every terminal, there is one wheelchair-accessible restroom. Moreover, travelers with disabilities are assigned the parking garage that is closest to the terminal entrances so they don’t have a hard time.
  • If you want to travel sustainably on the JFK-MSY route, consider flying with Delta Airlines or American Airlines, as they are among the most eco-friendly in the world. Both airlines are committed to reducing carbonization in the atmosphere and are converting their fleets into modern fuel-efficient ones. They are also proficient with waste management and recycling plastic products.
  • Suppose you are traveling with an infant. If that is the case, then Delta Air Lines would be perfect for you. This is because children under the age of 2 travel for free on the lap of the accompanying adult within the United States. Bassinets are free of charge onboard for kids that are not more than 20 lbs heavy and 26 inches long; requesting them before the flight is advisable.
  • You can bring a liquid, aerosol, or gel on your JFK flight to MSY, provided it is a 3.4-ounce container. You must put the container in a transparent, resealable bag with a maximum capacity of one liter.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from New York to New Orleans?

Find which airlines fly direct from John F Kennedy Intl to Louis Armstrong, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

New York John F Kennedy Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

Air France, Delta, EL AL, +12 more

Air France, Delta, +13 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, EL AL, +13 more

Air France, Delta, +14 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, EL AL, +12 more

Air France, Delta, +13 more

Thursday

Air France, Delta, EL AL, +12 more

Air France, Delta, +13 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, EL AL, +11 more

Air France, Delta, +12 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, Etihad Airways, +10 more

Air France, Delta, +11 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, EL AL, +12 more

Air France, Delta, +13 more

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Nonstop returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

Air France, Delta, EL AL, +11 more

Air France, Delta, +12 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, EL AL, +11 more

Air France, Delta, +12 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, EL AL, +11 more

Air France, Delta, +12 more

Thursday

Air France, Delta, EL AL, +11 more

Air France, Delta, +12 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, Etihad Airways, +10 more

Air France, Delta, +11 more

Saturday

Air France, Delta, EL AL, +11 more

Air France, Delta, +12 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, Etihad Airways, +11 more

Air France, Delta, +12 more

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Book cheap flights from New York to New Orleans

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to New Orleans found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
28/5Tue
directDelta
3h 26mJFK-MSY
C$ 149
28/6Fri
directJetBlue
3h 13mJFK-MSY
C$ 175
15/5Wed
directJetBlue
3h 28mJFK-MSY
C$ 176
4/9Wed
1 stopJetBlue
5h 56mJFK-MSY
C$ 182
18/8Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
8h 48mJFK-MSY
C$ 264
24/10Thu
1 stopSun Country Air
22h 38mJFK-MSY
C$ 298
26/5Sun
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
19h 15mJFK-MSY
C$ 426
4/6Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
19h 15mJFK-MSY
C$ 459
5/10Sat
2 stopsQatar Airways
43h 10mJFK-MSY
C$ 2,224
18/10Fri
2 stopsQatar Airways
47h 38mJFK-MSY
C$ 2,308

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Last minute flights from New York to New Orleans

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from New York to New Orleans that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/5Sat
directDelta
3h 29mJFK-MSY
11/5Sat
directDelta
3h 14mMSY-JFK
C$ 406
4/5Sat
multi-stopDelta
5h 14mJFK-MSY
11/5Sat
directDelta
3h 14mMSY-JFK
C$ 418
4/5Sat
multi-stopDelta
7h 19mJFK-MSY
11/5Sat
multi-stopDelta
7h 58mMSY-JFK
C$ 487
4/5Sat
directJetBlue
3h 28mJFK-MSY
7/5Tue
directJetBlue
3h 05mMSY-JFK
C$ 536
4/5Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 23mJFK-MSY
7/5Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 30mMSY-JFK
C$ 556
4/5Sat
directJetBlue
3h 28mJFK-MSY
8/5Wed
multi-stopJetBlue
5h 46mMSY-JFK
C$ 595
2/5Thu
multi-stopSun Country Air
23h 57mJFK-MSY
5/5Sun
multi-stopSun Country Air
22h 59mMSY-JFK
C$ 745
2/5Thu
multi-stopSun Country Air
23h 57mJFK-MSY
5/5Sun
multi-stopSun Country Air
22h 59mMSY-JFK
C$ 813
4/5Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
13h 46mJFK-MSY
7/5Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
26h 18mMSY-JFK
C$ 1,010
4/5Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
13h 46mJFK-MSY
11/5Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
23h 00mMSY-JFK
C$ 1,046

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New York - New Orleans Flights

Departure:

New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK)United States

Destination:

New Orleans (MSY)United States

Cabin classes:

C$ 254

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