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$79 Find cheap flights from Kansas City to New Orleans

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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to New Orleans (MCI-MSY)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kansas City 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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7:50 pm - 12:45 amMCI-MSY
4h 55m1 stop
6:30 am - 6:01 pmMSY-MCI
11h 31m1 stop
$137Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 13
6:05 pm - 11:44 pmMCI-MSY
5h 39m1 stop
2:27 pm - 6:54 pmMSY-MCI
4h 27m1 stop
$141Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jul 9 - Fri, Jul 12
7:50 pm - 1:11 pmMCI-MSY
17h 21m1 stop
4:22 pm - 4:56 pmMSY-MCI
24h 34m1 stop
$152Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 9
7:45 pm - 9:45 pmMCI-MSY
26h 00m1 stop
10:45 pm - 8:40 amMSY-MCI
9h 55m1 stop
$158Frontier
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Mon, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 22
7:44 pm - 9:57 pmMCI-MSY
26h 13m1 stop
1:32 pm - 8:59 pmMSY-MCI
7h 27m1 stop
$187Frontier
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Thu, Jun 13 - Mon, Jun 17
7:44 pm - 9:57 pmMCI-MSY
26h 13m1 stop
8:40 pm - 8:39 amMSY-MCI
11h 59m1 stop
Thu, Jun 13 - Sun, Jun 16
6:58 am - 10:54 amMCI-MSY
27h 56m1 stop
2:01 pm - 7:00 pmMSY-MCI
4h 59m1 stop
Sun, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 26
9:32 am - 5:55 pmMCI-MSY
8h 23m2 stops
5:00 am - 9:46 amMSY-MCI
4h 46m1 stop
$389United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 29
6:00 am - 1:15 pmMCI-MSY
7h 15m2 stops
5:00 am - 2:13 pmMSY-MCI
9h 13m2 stops
$440United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 29
7:17 am - 2:07 pmMCI-MSY
6h 50m1 stop
5:46 am - 3:30 pmMSY-MCI
9h 44m2 stops
$605American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 24

Flights from Kansas City to New Orleans - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to New Orleans?

The average price of all flights from Kansas City 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 Monday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Kansas City, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Kansas City to New Orleans?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Kansas City to New Orleans were found on Spirit Airlines ($137) and Frontier ($158). Spirit Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $79.

How many flights are there between Kansas City and New Orleans per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Kansas City and land in New Orleans, with an average flight time of 1h 50m. The most common departure time is 8:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 8 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 25% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Kansas City at 8:40 am and will be landing in New Orleans at 10:30 am.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Kansas City to New Orleans jets off at 7:40 pm and lands at 9:30 pm.

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Low season

August

High season

February

Cheapest flight

$79
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Kansas City to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to New Orleans

  • What is the luggage allowance on American Airlines flights from Kansas City to New Orleans?

    Passengers are allowed to check up to five bags, with a maximum weight of 50 lbs and maximum linear dimensions of 62 inches per bag on American Airlines flights from Kansas City to New Orleans. For carry-on baggage, passengers are generally allowed to bring one carry-on bag and one personal item. The carry-on bag should not exceed 22 inches x 14 inches x 9 inches, and the personal item should fit under the seat in front of you.

  • What services does Southwest Airlines offer for business-class passengers on flights from Kansas City to New Orleans?

    Southwest Airlines offers a premium ticket option called Business Select, which provides certain benefits to passengers on flights from Kansas City to New Orleans. Business Select passengers are allowed to board the plane first and are guaranteed an A1-15 boarding position, which means they can choose their preferred seat on the plane.

  • What transit options are available from Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) to the city center?

    Jefferson Transit (JET) offers bus services from MSY to the city center, with buses departing every 30 minutes and the duration of the ride being around 50–60 minutes. Taxis and various ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are also available at the airport, with the duration of the ride to the city center being around 20–25 minutes depending on the traffic. Additionally, there are various airport shuttle services that can transport passengers from the airport to their destination in the city, with the duration of the ride being around 45–60 minutes.

  • What classes of service are available on Sun Country Air flights from Kansas City to New Orleans?

    Sun Country Airlines offers two classes of service on flights from Kansas City to New Orleans. Passengers flying in First Class enjoy priority check-in and boarding, extra legroom, wider seat pitches, and more spacious seating. Passengers flying in Economy Class have access to comfortable seating, complimentary easy snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, and in-flight entertainment.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kansas City to New Orleans?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to New Orleans was $79 for a one-way ticket and $137 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Kansas City to New Orleans.

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

    When flying out of Kansas City you will be using Kansas City. You will be landing at New Orleans, also known as New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kansas City to New Orleans, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to New Orleans are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $453 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $371 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Kansas City 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City with another airline. Booking your flights between Kansas City 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City to New Orleans

  • Passengers who opt for connecting flights from Kansas City (MCI) to New Orleans (MSY) can expect layovers in different cities depending on the airline. Some common layovers for this route include Atlanta (ATL), Minneapolis (MSP), Dallas (DFW), Charlotte (CLT), and Denver (DEN).
  • Families traveling with children age two and younger are allowed to pre-board United Airlines flights from Kansas City (MCI) to New Orleans (MSY). The airline also has a family seating policy, which makes it easier for families with children under 12 years old to sit together free of charge.
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) serves several nearby cities, including Kenner, River Ridge, Harahan, Waggaman, Metairie, and Jefferson.
  • Spirit Airlines offers a Meet and Assist service at no charge for passengers with reduced mobility, including on flights from Kansas City (MCI) to New Orleans (MSY). The airline also provides assistance to passengers with reduced mobility at the airport and onboard , which must be requested at least two days prior to departure date.
  • Passengers flying to New Orleans with American Airlines and Delta can relax in their lounges at Kansas City International Airport (MCI). The American Airlines Admirals Club is located in Terminal B, and Delta Sky Club is located in the new terminal.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Kansas City to New Orleans?

Find which airlines fly direct from Kansas City to Louis Armstrong, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Kansas City to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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Nonstop returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Kansas City

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Top 4 airlines serving from Kansas City to New Orleans

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kansas City 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 Kansas City 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10410 reviews
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
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Friendly flight attendants. Comfort plus seats were very comfortable and had lots of leg room. 10A and 10 B.

10.0 ExcellentBarb, Jun 2024MSP - JFK
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Friendly flight attendants. Comfort plus seats were very comfortable and had lots of leg room. 10A and 10 B.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Awful. Flight was continuously getting delayed and gates kept changing without any reason. Flight was delayed for more then 3 hours

Paid premium for Delta only to be on safe but tired old 767 with ancient cabin in mediocre condition. Poor wifi and horrible inflight entertainment. Hardly a premium experience. Should have flown SW and had fun flight crew and no pretense

Our flight to Zurich was delayed by almost 3 hours, so we missed our next flight. There was no indication it would be delayed this much. We were told the gate had changed and then it apparently took over 2 hours to load the "catering" on the plane. We were not compensated in any way for the trouble.

Rated entertainment as Mediocre as there were major problems with the Infotainment system that took probably a half hour for them to fix.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

Delta crushed it. Flight attendant in first was attentive and just never stopped. Honestly one of the best domestic flights I’ve been on.

They were an hour late and they didn’t have my wheelchair for me

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

Not worth the price of premium class ticket paid, felt more like steerage.

Flighty delayed on boarding - then group 1 had to check their carry on bags but groups 3 and beyond could carry bags on - very inconvenient for weekend business trip with no checked baggage. Then delayed on the runway - before take off. No communication from pilot on why or how long. Wifi/Entertainment didn't work for 4+ flight. Upon arrival, attendants announced wrong carousel for baggage claim - everyone was waiting at the wrong place for their checked bags. This was a mess united!

I had a great flight. Everything went smoothly and the flight arrived early.

The flight and boarding were easy peasy. I was traveling with my 4-year-old, so a smooth boarding experience was especially appreciated. My only piece of feedback is really about where our gate was in O'Hare. They've shoved four gates into a tiny corner of the B terminal and there isn't early enough room or seating for everyone. Not United's problem, but did dent the overall experience.

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

There was no screens on board AND the WiFi didn’t work. My seat was broken and couldn’t recline so I couldn’t even sleep. The flight attendants didn’t offer anything to make it more comfortable. It was such an old cramped plane, when the person in front of me reclined I couldn’t even open my tray table. All the United ads talk about guaranteeing everyone gets a screen!

The Wi-Fi was unavailable on this flight for some reason.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Fantastic. Smooth boarding with an infant. Never experienced it with any other carriers.

Equipment swap led to 2+ hour delay on international flight. And to top it off, boarding took forever.

Wretched scheduling - they got themselves into a critical crew situation and didn’t try to address it until 15 minutes before they had to cancel my flight

They cancelled two flight and got us onto another airline, which was also delayed.

Nothing, terrible travel experience due to weather and maintenance delays and was left stranded in Austin.

My husband and I pre-ordered our food, but they did not have my husband’s order, and my cheese plate was very average. I asked for a blanket and was told they don’t carry blankets on domestic routs. The flight was on time and smooth!

28 hour delay at Fort Worth/Dallas airport, part due to weather which was unavoidable, but various other reasons - no pilot, no fa, mechanical problem, plane too small, too big, crew out of flying time, seat configuration problems.... endless and hourly updates with a different excuse. Finally told us about 3.00 am, that the flight was delayed to hours later.

Experience was bad. 3.5 hour delay for a 2.5 hour trip. There was no r Transparency about the reason for the delay and it was done 30 mins at a time.

The boarding process and flight were great. However, I waited about 40 minutes for my luggage. It did not come up on the designated belt. Instead, everyone’s bags were on a cart. Not sure what the issue was, but we were not informed until another passenger went looking for her bags and found them.

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

AA1537 the AC was not working properly. It was very hot and uncomfortable.

The non stop flight and able to go into Atlantic City airport. They could lower the prices. It starts out low but then if you want to bring luggage and pick your seat the price goes up quite a bit.

Flight got diwngraded last minute and left us stranded. I was told I’ll be given credit for my luggage and seat upgrades but haven’t got anything yet

We can’t predict circumstances like this ahead of time, but I give your staff a hats off for immediately giving us updated informations.

It was nice! There was a very unhappy child in front of us and the flight attendant did a great job calming the child. I was impressed.

The plane was not on time for boarding or departure or arrivals.

EVERYTHING WAS WONDERFUL HOSPITALITY THE HELP.THE SEATING FRIENDLY ALWAYS HAVE A GOOD RIDE NOT ONE BAD EXPERIENCE WITH THEM

This was the smoothest flight I have had in awhile. I was also offered an exit row seat for a great upgrade cost and was able to sleep almost thr whole flight due to comfort and a smooth flight. We left on time and arrived on time.

No food not even water offered unless you buy it and no usb in the seat but other than that everything was good

Because our flight from marsh Harbor to Fort Lauderdale was over three hours delayed it caused us to miss our flight in Fort Lauderdale. Because we missed that flight, it cost us nearly $100 apiece for four different travelers which totaled nearly $400. We are seeking a reimbursement for the flight that we missed in Fort Lauderdale Florida.

Flight expected to leave at 6:40 pm ended leaving at 8:00 am the following day. I slept in a cold airport. Never again Spirit for me…

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Kansas City to New Orleans found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/24Mon
1 stopSpirit Airlines
6h 34mMCI-MSY
$79
6/12Wed
1 stopFrontier
10h 10mMCI-MSY
$84
7/19Fri
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
20h 00mMCI-MSY
$102
7/11Thu
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
17h 36mMCI-MSY
$115
6/24Mon
3 stopsSpirit Airlines
27h 55mMCI-MSY
$124
7/11Thu
1 stopSpirit Airlines
23h 57mMCI-MSY
$131
7/19Fri
1 stopSpirit Airlines
13h 26mMCI-MSY
$138
6/9Sun
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 35mMCI-MSY
$205
6/12Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
6h 55mMCI-MSY
$246
6/9Sun
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
10h 33mMCI-MSY
$305

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Last minute flights from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to New Orleans that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/5Wed
multi-stopFrontier
10h 10mMCI-MSY
6/10Mon
multi-stopFrontier
7h 27mMSY-MCI
$248
6/7Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
19h 36mMCI-MSY
6/11Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 19mMSY-MCI
$275
6/6Thu
multi-stop
26h 13mMCI-MSY
6/10Mon
multi-stop
37h 33mMSY-MCI
$278
6/7Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
19h 36mMCI-MSY
6/11Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
27h 39mMSY-MCI
$285
6/5Wed
multi-stop
25h 31mMCI-MSY
6/10Mon
multi-stop
37h 33mMSY-MCI
$298
6/7Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
22h 35mMCI-MSY
6/10Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
37h 33mMSY-MCI
$314
6/7Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
23h 56mMCI-MSY
6/10Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
29h 00mMSY-MCI
$328
6/7Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
22h 35mMCI-MSY
6/10Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 49mMSY-MCI
$345
6/3Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 35mMCI-MSY
6/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 15mMSY-MCI
$539
6/3Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 39mMCI-MSY
6/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 15mMSY-MCI
$544

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Kansas City - New Orleans Flights

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Kansas City (MCI)United States

Destination:

New Orleans (MSY)United States

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New Orleans - Kansas City

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