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Cheap Flight Deals from Memphis to New Orleans (MEM-MSY)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Memphis to New Orleans currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. 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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6:44 pm - 2:25 pmMEM-MSY
19h 41m1 stop
8:19 am - 11:11 pmMSY-MEM
14h 52m1 stop
Fri, Jan 24 - Sun, Jan 26
6:22 am - 7:24 amMEM-MSY
25h 02m1 stop
8:19 am - 11:11 pmMSY-MEM
14h 52m1 stop
$203Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Jan 23 - Sun, Jan 26
6:22 am - 11:05 amMEM-MSY
4h 43m1 stop
11:56 am - 11:11 pmMSY-MEM
11h 15m2 stops
$224Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Jan 24 - Sun, Jan 26
7:05 am - 12:15 pmMEM-MSY
5h 10m1 stop
6:30 am - 10:06 amMSY-MEM
3h 36m1 stop
$278Delta
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Tue, Dec 17 - Thu, Dec 19
6:00 am - 11:54 amMEM-MSY
5h 54m1 stop
5:28 am - 9:07 amMSY-MEM
3h 39m1 stop
$308Delta
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Tue, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 4
8:10 am - 4:15 pmMEM-MSY
8h 05m2 stops
5:40 am - 12:40 pmMSY-MEM
7h 00m1 stop
$321Southwest
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Thu, Jan 23 - Sat, Feb 8
8:10 am - 4:15 pmMEM-MSY
8h 05m2 stops
6:05 am - 9:45 amMSY-MEM
3h 40m1 stop
$341Southwest
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Tue, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 4
7:00 am - 9:14 pmMEM-MSY
14h 14m1 stop
5:00 am - 9:55 pmMSY-MEM
16h 55m2 stops
$414United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 17 - Thu, Dec 19
4:50 pm - 10:28 pmMEM-MSY
5h 38m1 stop
5:45 pm - 9:34 pmMSY-MEM
3h 49m1 stop
$450United Airlines
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Fri, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 10
5:10 am - 10:01 amMEM-MSY
4h 51m1 stop
4:25 pm - 11:45 pmMSY-MEM
7h 20m1 stop
$554American Airlines
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Fri, Feb 28 - Mon, Mar 3

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 flights from Memphis to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New Orleans on a Sunday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Memphis, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

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 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 March, where tickets cost $288 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and July, where the average cost of tickets is $504 and $494 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Memphis to New Orleans, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 62 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

April

Cheapest flight

$90
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 22% 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.
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 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.

  • 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 $90 for a one-way ticket and $185 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.

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

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

  • 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 $339 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 $328 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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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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Memphis to New Orleans? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
SouthwestOverall score based on 5005 reviews
7.2Food
8.7Crew
8.1Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.7Entertainment
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This was a nicer flight - not fully booked and so we were able to spread out.

10.0 ExcellentJohn, Nov 2024LAS - IND
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This was a nicer flight - not fully booked and so we were able to spread out.

We had a nice flight. Boarding was easy, our seats were comfortable and the on board service was pleasant.

Planes are aged. The wifi is unreliable and on many fights, no-existent. The flight attendants were very good.

I had a wonderful flight, but the only thing that annoyed me was how crowded TSA was. I still believe airports and all planes work together to bunch everyone together to drive up cost.

Easy to book and to get check in and get on and off.

The last 30 min or so, they put the heat on full. We thought we were being basted.

Excellent experience. WiFi worked on this leg of My trip

Flight was great, but golf bag never made it until later in the day. Even though I had a nonstop flight it was placed on a different one. They made it right with flight credits and I was able to get it the same day.

It seems as though the provisions are even less. Although SWA used to be an economy Airline, that isn't really the case anymore. I paid over $700. for a round trip to Denver and I could have flown just about any airline for the price. The drinks are now in a 6-ounce cup and with ice I'm sure a can would fill more than 2 cups. However, I am very proud of SWA for using paper rather than continuing to contribute to the millions of plastic cups being used each day. I've thought of this fr many years and am so glad to see it come to fruition, if not by only SWA so far.

Exceptional crew! Friendly and professional. Pleasant attitude and treated everyone with respect.

I sat in comfort plus. It was fine. Seats were comfortable. I got drinks and snacks.

Crew was nice. Flight was timely. Seats could be better as well as the food considering it’s first class.

Left on time and arrived early this extending our 31 minute transfer. Bags made it also!

Good and consistent Printer in lounge did not work for me :(

Most of my discomfort was going through TSA. However, the Delta seats had inadequate leg room and I tried my very best to connect to the wi-fi and it was a cumbersome process that finally gave me the info that I needed to sign in AFTER I had completed the flight...Why make it so difficult to use? That said I really really appreciate the pilot taking a little extra time to avoid a bad storm area and both landings in Atlanta and Orlando were flawless to my delight!!!

Delayed in taking off because no flight crew. The in seat entertainment was working properly.

I upgraded to first class only to find out that I still had no access to the sky lounge without a sky miles card or AmEx (something that should be emphasized outside of the fine print!) Also, no food or drink service provided during the flight, so I basically paid 4x more just for “free” checked baggage and a bigger seat. Not worth it.

Delta was really good about being transparent with why we were delayed it’s just that’s the plane was really old and outdated and a lot of the comfort and amenities we know Delta to have did not shine through

Bottom seat cushion is almost non existent. Very uncomfortable seat.

Delta was great the entertainment was outdated. Screen was very small and didn’t work.

There was no USB plug in my section of the plane. So I could not charge my phone. Also, there was no screen to watch movie or anything like that. Wish I had known that in advance, I would’ve brought my iPad.

The flight attendants were unhelpful. It was a packed flight, and usually a flight attendant would help find a spot in the bin for your carry on or shift things around. Neither made any effort to do so. Also, I had to then check my bag. I was told it would be on the carousel in YYZ, but it came up on the jetway. So lucky I saw others standing around for their bags. I would have walked straight past this and on to the carousel. They could have at least told me that they had given me wrong information. Very unsatisfactory.

Made all groups except 2 check despite ample bin space. Inflight WiFi and entertainment didn’t work most of the time.

The check-in process is not the best They should have agents in site to help with any problem especially a rebook. Why does one have to get on the phone when there were at least 8 agents around that could have help?! Flying is stressful as it is and having someone willing to do their customer service will ease some of the stress.

It was a good flight. Nothing comes to mind about how it could have been better. It was a newer plane, seemed like a great upgrade from your older ones. Staff was very good as well.

boarding was uneventful. Snack was pathetic. A tiny fruit bar. Entertainment was limited to just select movies on your own tablet or phone. No live TV. I recently flew Jetblue and they had unlimited snacks and live satellite TV the entire flight. My seat was an exit seat, 20A. It was super uncomfortable. It felt cramped and the middle seat was taken up by a large woman who pushed into my shoulder and arm. Horrible flight.

They canceled our flight and left us stranded to figure it out

Cabin was pitch black, even during meal service. The reading lights for seat 2E/F did not work, and seat 2E did not recline.

Long wait before take off without an update for 20 minutes. Flight was good otherwise.

Plane still had screens for watching movies. Good selection too.

Finding the gate was very confusing. Our boarding pass listed one gate and the staff verbally told us a different gate.

Plenty of overhead space but forced to check my carry-ons both legs

My flight attendant was attentive! The elderly person next to me was flatulent and the flight attendant could see that I was in distress and brought me some face masks

It was as expected for such a short flight. No complaints

The departing flight from Newark to Charlotte was fine. It was the returning flight from Charlotte to Newark that was awful. We had scheduled an 8:35pm return flight time. We got delayed TEN times all the way to 5am in the morning! We were told over 4 different excuses as to why the flight kept getting delayed. First it was the flight crew needed to rest, then it was something technical with the plane, then it was something with air traffic control, and finally it was because they couldn’t find a captain and had to wait until the morning so the captain could get some rest. It was terrible sleeping overnight in the airport. They offered a $12 meal voucher. That was it! And the only place open in the middle of the night was Dunkin’ Donuts who didn’t even accept the voucher. They should have cancelled the flight much earlier on in the evening instead of just stringing us along hour by hour with more delays. Not professional and unacceptable. There was no refund for inconvenience. I probably will not be flying American Airlines again.

This leg they tried and did well with what they had to work from.

It was nice being on a flight that had working wifi. The boarding was quick - why don’t all airlines have small boarding groups window to aisle? Makes so much sense!!! I was disappointed to be the first person stopped to have to gate check my carryon. Especially when there was plenty of overhead space at the back! But I get it…keeps it moving. Crew was nice.

The flight was as good as it gets when flying. On time departure and arrival plus no lost luggage.

My boarding pass wouldn't pull up in the app very easily and had to really dig through my email. That caused a delay in TSA..

Packed commercial flight was as comfortable as can be expected

Average, boarding was ok, the eye scanner broken mid way through boarding they ahd to do it manually. Did not eat any food, Not even water was offered for free.

Boarding attendant was rude. Crew on the plan were more interested in talking amongst themselves and did not ask parentage if they needed anything or even walk down the isles.

Flight was ok with exception of the multiple delays. As with all Spirit flights, the sights are extremely uncomfortable and lack leg space. However, the price savings is the plus.

I upgraded my ticket at the ticket counter and was not informed of the huge bottleneck at TSA pre check. It took me over an hour to get through the line at this small airport and although I ran to the gate and reached it prior to scheduled departure, it had already pushed pack. I missed the flight. Spirit rebooked me on a flight to Orlando that evening, which would require me to then rent a car and drive to FLL. For scheduling reasons, I determined it be would better to rent a car in Pensacola and drive it to my destination in FLL. Spirit called me that evening and asked me if I was going to board the plane. I explained no, for scheduling reasons. The person apologized and said I would receive a refund, but I have not heard back. Certainly, I ought to be refunded the upgrade I paid for at the counter.

The staff from LAX to New Orleans were rude but the staff from New Orleans to LAX were nice!

Did what they needed to do. Brought us from point A to point B timely and without issue. Boarding through deplaning smooth.

Direct 2.5 hour flight good. Free snacks and coffee, water, or soft drinks not available...bad.

Atlanta airport gate area floor and nearly all seats disgusting. Spirit airlines crew fantastic!!

Over 2 hour delay due to “weather” but all other flights were taking off with no issues. We felt lied to the entire time as well.

Everything was excellent and as expected. The boarding process was great but deboarding was a bit slow. No fault of the crew; it just seemed like the passengers didn’t want to leave! 😂

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Memphis to New Orleans found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
1/9Thu
1 stopSpirit Airlines
4h 43mMEM-MSY
$90
12/16Mon
1 stopSpirit Airlines
22h 16mMEM-MSY
$108
2/11Tue
3 stopsSpirit Airlines
34h 00mMEM-MSY
$115
12/24Tue
1 stopDelta
3h 42mMEM-MSY
$139
2/11Tue
2 stopsSouthwest
7h 40mMEM-MSY
$152
12/21Sat
1 stopDelta
4h 21mMEM-MSY
$177
4/9Wed
2 stopsSouthwest
6h 25mMEM-MSY
$192
12/23Mon
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
11h 31mMEM-MSY
$212
12/24Tue
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
27h 54mMEM-MSY
$303
12/21Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
27h 22mMEM-MSY
$424

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Last minute flights from Memphis 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 Memphis to New Orleans that are departing in the next 10 days.
11/25Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
23h 18mMEM-MSY
11/27Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 43mMSY-MEM
$387
11/25Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 07mMEM-MSY
11/27Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 43mMSY-MEM
$400
11/24Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 55mMEM-MSY
11/26Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 38mMSY-MEM
$439
11/25Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
23h 18mMEM-MSY
11/26Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 38mMSY-MEM
$447
11/26Tue
multi-stop
10h 01mMEM-MSY
11/29Fri
multi-stop
10h 14mMSY-MEM
$452
11/22Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 55mMEM-MSY
11/24Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 38mMSY-MEM
$453
11/23Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 07mMEM-MSY
11/25Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 43mMSY-MEM
$487
11/26Tue
multi-stop
10h 01mMEM-MSY
11/30Sat
multi-stop
9h 43mMSY-MEM
$513
11/24Sun
multi-stop
24h 25mMEM-MSY
11/26Tue
multi-stop
18h 02mMSY-MEM
$514
11/26Tue
multi-stop
15h 24mMEM-MSY
11/30Sat
multi-stop
9h 43mMSY-MEM
$515

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