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Cheap Flight Deals from Memphis to Louis Armstrong (MEM-MSY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Memphis to Louis Armstrong 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Memphis to New Orleans

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Memphis to New Orleans.
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2:35 pm - 3:49 pmMEM-MSY
1h 14mnonstop
12:05 pm - 1:20 pmMSY-MEM
1h 15mnonstop
$85Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Mar 12 - Fri, Mar 14
2:35 pm - 3:49 pmMEM-MSY
1h 14mnonstop
12:05 pm - 1:20 pmMSY-MEM
1h 15mnonstop
$86Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 17
7:22 pm - 11:29 pmMEM-MSY
4h 07m1 stop
5:28 am - 9:07 amMSY-MEM
3h 39m1 stop
$217Delta
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Mon, Feb 17 - Wed, Feb 26
12:10 pm - 6:09 pmMEM-MSY
5h 59m1 stop
7:30 am - 10:59 amMSY-MEM
3h 29m1 stop
$232Delta
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Sat, Apr 5 - Tue, Apr 8
2:00 pm - 9:40 pmMEM-MSY
7h 40m2 stops
11:20 am - 8:00 pmMSY-MEM
8h 40m1 stop
$267Southwest
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Wed, Feb 19 - Wed, Feb 26
2:25 pm - 11:00 pmMEM-MSY
8h 35m2 stops
8:05 am - 3:10 pmMSY-MEM
7h 05m1 stop
$273Southwest
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Sat, Apr 5 - Tue, Apr 8
6:48 pm - 11:15 pmMEM-MSY
4h 27m1 stop
5:26 pm - 9:56 pmMSY-MEM
4h 30m1 stop
$287United Airlines
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Fri, Feb 21 - Wed, Feb 26
6:48 pm - 11:15 pmMEM-MSY
4h 27m1 stop
2:33 pm - 9:48 pmMSY-MEM
7h 15m1 stop
$292United Airlines
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Fri, Feb 21 - Thu, Feb 27
2:47 pm - 7:56 pmMEM-MSY
5h 09m1 stop
7:00 am - 11:51 amMSY-MEM
4h 51m1 stop
$378American Airlines
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Sat, Mar 15 - Mon, Mar 17
5:10 am - 10:01 amMEM-MSY
4h 51m1 stop
4:25 pm - 11:44 pmMSY-MEM
7h 19m1 stop
$542American Airlines
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Thu, Feb 27 - Sat, Mar 1

Flights from Memphis to New Orleans - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Memphis to New Orleans?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Memphis to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Memphis to New Orleans, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from New Orleans, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Memphis to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Memphis 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 Memphis to New Orleans is April, where tickets cost $293 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $495 and $491 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Memphis to New Orleans?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Memphis to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Memphis to New Orleans, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

April

Cheapest flight

$41
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 24% lower on average.
Flight from Memphis to New Orleans

When to book flights from Memphis to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Memphis to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Memphis to New Orleans

  • What are the most popular layovers between Memphis and New Orleans?

    Passengers on a one-stop flight from Memphis to New Orleans will have different stopovers depending on the airline. For example, travelers on Delta Airlines will have a stopover at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL). On the other hand, passengers traveling with American Airlines will stop at Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT). The layover time lasts from 36 minutes up to 7 hours.

  • Which airlines flying from Memphis to New Orleans have the most favorable carry-on policy?

    The carry-on allowance size varies depending on the airline or the flying class ticket. American Airlines allows passengers with economy class tickets to bring one carry-on bag plus a personal item. The carry-on bag should be at most 22 x 14 x 9 inches and not exceeding 70 lb.

  • Which airline traveling from Memphis to New Orleans is more sustainable?

    If you want to travel with a sustainable flight from Memphis to New Orleans, consider traveling with United Airlines. United Airlines has implemented an initiative to ensure net zero greenhouse gas emissions. The airline has flights from Memphis to New Orleans with up to 55% less carbon emission.

  • Why should I upgrade to First class When flying from Memphis to New Orleans?

    First-class or business-class tickets provide superior services and amenities that make your trip more comfortable. Delta Airlines has the most suitable amenities for flights from Memphis to New Orleans. The first-class benefits include accelerated check-in and priority boarding, free unlimited entertainment, spacious seats with extra legroom, and personalized service.

  • How many flights are there between Memphis and New Orleans per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Memphis and lands in New Orleans, with an average flight time of 1h 20m. The most common departure time is 8:00 pm and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 7 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Memphis to New Orleans?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Memphis to New Orleans was $41 for a one-way ticket and $85 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Memphis and New Orleans?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Memphis to New Orleans. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Memphis to New Orleans?

    On your way to New Orleans, you’ll fly out from Memphis. You’ll be landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Memphis to New Orleans flight route.

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

    There are nonstop flights from Memphis to New Orleans on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Memphis to New Orleans, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Memphis to New Orleans are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $344 and an overall rating of 8.1, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $331 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Memphis 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 Memphis to New Orleans.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Memphis 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 Memphis with another airline. Booking your flights between Memphis and MSY can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Memphis 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 Memphis up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Memphis to New Orleans

  • Passengers arriving at Louis Amstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) can access car rental services at the airport. Several internationally recognized car rental companies operate at the airport, including Avis, Budget, Alamo and Enterprise. The car rental center is located at 600 Rental Boulevard, Kenner, LA 70062 and can be accessed by boarding the free MSY car rental shuttle in front of the long-term parking garage.
  • If you will use Memphis International Airport (MEM) for your trip to New Orleans, the airport has one main terminal with three concourses. Your departure concourse depends on the airline. Passengers traveling with Delta Airlines will use concourse A gate A21-A33.
  • American Airlines allows passengers to bring pets in the cabin for free on flights from Memphis to New Orleans. The pets must be in a kennel with a maximum dimension of 19 x 13 x 9 inches, which ensures they can stand up and turn around. The pet carrier should fit under the seat in front of you.
  • Delta Airlines is a preferred airline by parents because of its family-friendly policies. Delta provides unaccompanied minor services to kids traveling alone. The benefits include early boarding, kids-only lounges, an airport escort and complimentary snacks and activities.
  • American Airlines is an accessible airline. The airline offers special needs assistance for passengers with special needs. These services include wheelchair services to and from your gate, between connecting flight gates and to baggage claim. Passengers with vision and hearing impairments receive assistance for essential flight updates.
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Prefer to fly direct from Memphis to New Orleans?

Find which airlines fly direct from Memphis Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Memphis to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

Spirit Airlines

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Friday

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Saturday

Spirit Airlines

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Sunday

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Direct returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Memphis

Monday

Spirit Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Top 5 airlines serving from Memphis to New Orleans

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Memphis to New Orleans. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4615 reviews
7.1Food
8.7Crew
7.7Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.1Comfort
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Gate agents were informative and friendly… flight attendants were as well. Had a fun time chatting about their legacy AirTran experiences as a former fan of the airline that Southwest acquired.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2025ATL - LGA
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Gate agents were informative and friendly… flight attendants were as well. Had a fun time chatting about their legacy AirTran experiences as a former fan of the airline that Southwest acquired.

Flight was awfully bumpy and landing was a bit jolting. I was in the restroom when snacks and drinks were served and was not asked if i wanted any. I had to ask for water finally.

Wi Fi was horrible kept cutting out the whole time and too expensive

I really like open seating. I hate that I've heard this is going away. This is one of the unique things that makes Southwest my goto choice.

Boarding was a little late, but made up for it. It was quick to taxi to the runway, since it's a smallish airport.

Excellent! Only question is how we check in at exactly 24 hours in advance and end up at the end of the B boarding group

Multiple delays and gate changes. Arrived at final destination 6 hours late. All rental cars had been taken.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

It was 2 hours 45 minutes late, for no apparently clear reason.

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

Great service. Great staff. Boarding was a little slow, but I think there was a service dog slowing things down.

Flight left early and arrived early. the whole trip was excellent.

Seats were really tight and the seat belts did not give enough slack.

I like in St George and prefer to fly out of CDC than SGU. Hopefully, they will continue the flights out of Cedar

Broken jer bridge. Poor communication about it. Lost 2 of 4 luggage pieces

Overall, it was okay. Seat was a little cramped. Would’ve liked more substantial snacks or opportunity to buy some.

Newer plane, relatively easy boarding, not a full flight and was told that we could not be moved up because of weight and balance issues. Otherwise, a very good experience.

Other then mechanical/ computer problem and 3.5 hours flight delay the flight was great. I guess that what happened when you fly an old airplane now a day.

I was with one of the last zones to board. It was kind of annoying to finally get called to board and my whole section was already on the plane. Clearly they boarded with previous zones. So by the time I got on board, there were no spaces for my luggage above my head. I had to put my luggage 4+ rows behind me, which meant that I had to wait even longer to get off the plane, since I had to wait for those rows to clear the aisle before I could retrieve my luggage and exit the plane. This also held up the plane cleaners, as they couldn't service my row until I cleared it, so they were all standing there waiting for me, while I'm standing there waiting for the other passengers to clear the aisle. Anyways, I wasn't in a rush this time, so I just waited, but I could see that being a problem in the future. Now, I could have checked my luggage, of course, but coincidentally, a friend of mine on the same flight got their luggage damaged (wheel completely knocked off) and was told by the Baggage Attendant in the airport that Delta doesn't "cover wheel damage" on luggage. This was disappointing to hear. I'm glad I didn't check mine through. If it were my luggage, I'd be highly frustrated to hear that. It makes me not want to check my luggage in the future.

The dear was very limited in space. I could put my water bottle in seat basket. Also, there was no inflight entertainment in the delta app?

Food choices were very limited. Taste of the dishes was average.

Maybe add a seat trade app for flyers that didn’t get seats together

It’s been awhile since I have traveled on United. I, along with my family who were on the flight noted how smoothly everything went . Boarding, flight crew and service was excellent.

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence. I think my favorite part of this flight was it landed at an A gate, which was the most palatial part of Sea-Tac I've ever seen - a massive improvement from the S gates.

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence.

There's just no way to sit fully upright and comfortably in these seats. There needs to be 2 more inches of room, and that's not something that only one person on the flight needs - the whole flight needs 2 more inches of room. If that means you sell 6 less seats, so be it. It's too close for anyone. Forcing people to pay for "premium" economy just to get "barely enough space to breathe" isn't really an answer to that.

The crew were very nice. The Chocolate is good and v there’s no entertainment. Thanks

The crew were very nice. I would have appreciated a pillow for comfort. I had a special meal that was sloppy, but the salad was great. Thanks

I liked all the informational texts. I always knew where to go and when .

Liked the hospitality . The ight took us 6 hrs to get from fort myers to ewr.

Very poor. Our special services attendant gave us incorrect information. I also was mishandled at landing. There was no wheelchair waiting. I fell deboarding the plane. Appalling!

It was good. It’s been a long time since my wife and I fly any where and things have changed. Our trip was to see our new grandson. We fly economy and that was not good for my bad back. It was a quick flight but uncomfortable.

I paid for what I got which was cheap, I brought my own entertainment. I knew what to expect, so I could be prepared. If you’re flying economy, check in early like me. I have no problems with my flight, was on time, staff were friendly, and overall good experience.

Boarded over an hour late, no communication, the sign just changed, no attendant to answer questions - she disappeared forever (hiding). Small plane and couldn’t hear the overhead nor understand.

Service in first class no longer exists on American Airlines .

Customer service in first class does not exist on American Airlines

I never have a good experience with American and this was no different. The airplane was INCREDIBLY hot. Like unbearably so. Everyone was fanning themselves with pamphlets and sweating. When someone asked the flight attendant to turn down the temperature they were told there was nothing the crew could do. Once we pushed back from the gate we then had to wait an hour to take off and the communication from the crew was not good. People were getting up this whole time and a man was even in the bathroom when we took off. Once we landed at our destination we waited another 30 minutes at the gate to deplane with, again, no communication from the crew as to what was going on.

Flight was delayed due to a steering issue with plane. The delay caused me to miss the connecting flight. The delay caused me to spend an extra 21 hours in airports and flights to get to my destination. The plane issue obviously should have been found and fixed before we even boarded. Ridiculous.

First, to be fair, the flight was on time and the trip through the air was relatively smooth. But the flight was full, and they were checking carryons. As this process went on, the crew got increasingly rude and overbearing. During the drink service, a young girl (maybe 9) who had gotten up to use the lavatory got stuck behind the cart. At some point, she started feeling fearful and overwhelmed. Passengers noticed this and asked the crew to let her return to her seat. They refused. Then she started crying, and they still refused to move the cart forward to let her sit. The poor girl was trying to be brave and compose herself. The crew handled the situation terribly and with zero grace or decency. That episode, to me, encapsulates AA’s attitude toward its passengers. Disgraceful. The plane itself was cramped and miserable, as usual. There was zero inflight media or entertainment, other than the lane and borderline inappropriate jokes the steward made during the safety briefing. Then, of course, it took the better part of an hour for the checked bags to show up at the carousel. AA is no better than the el cheapo airlines these days and a far, far cry from its former self.

First class flight attendant was rude and lacked any customer service skills.

Stop nickel and diming passengers with different seat costs, paying for water, carry on luggage, etc.

Boarding was smooth and on time. Flight itself was smooth (aside from some turbulence) and no glitches. On the downside, Spirit's no-frills service was as expected (no food or drink, cramped seating, extra cost for carry-ons, etc.), the announcements were nearly incomprehensible, and the constant niggling offers of upgrades and other services for sale (wifi, sandwiches, etc.) is annoying. Overall, a pleasant and uneventful experience - definitely worth the price.

Lower cost is the reason to fly Spirit. Should give free baggage with credit card.

From gate to flight crew... All Spirit employees were great! Everyone was kind and helpful. Ride was almost smooth... A few bumps... But no problems. Seats were tight and uncomfortable. Our biggest issue was no free drinks. I can understand paying for adult beverages and can understand no snacks on a 3 hour flight... But no drinks???? I had to pay $4 for an apple juice for my son. That's not right. You should probably reconsider that.

- flight attendants not very friendly. - Paid for WiFi and plane didn’t have it working , never got a refund.

Great! First time flying with Spirit and I definitely loved it!

Not efficient. Missed my connecting flight over improper operation of spirit crew.

Very difficult. Flew out on Dec 24th and it was a mess. They know it is going to be the busiest time of the year and they had no organization. Finally they called for people going on certiam flights so they could get them thru thw line then we had to rush to our gate to get in li e to board.We missed our flight do to being stuck at the border of Mexico. They would not work with us to make an affordable price so we had to wait a day with no where to go and pay 280 more for our flights. I would think that a complimentary drink would be nice. But we had to pay 4.49 for a coke. Not an overall good experience

Better service, stop treating people like cattle, have REAL FOOD for the price of the ticket. YOU ARE IN BANKRUPTCY, WAKE UP!!! ... DO BETTER, PLAN BETTER, GIVE COMFORT AND CARE TO PASSENGERS ... EARN RESPECT AND ADMIRATION, YOU'LL BE REWARDED BY THE PUBLIC.

It was good. All snacks/ drinks must be paid during flight. Bring cash with you.

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