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$34 Find cheap flights from Louisville to New Orleans

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Cheap flight deals from Louisville to New Orleans (SDF-MSY)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Louisville 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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6:10 pm - 8:17 amSDF-MSY
15h 07m1 stop
6:25 am - 9:34 pmMSY-SDF
14h 09m1 stop
$125Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jul 9 - Tue, Jul 16
5:45 am - 3:40 pmSDF-MSY
10h 55m1 stop
5:10 am - 8:58 pmMSY-SDF
14h 48m1 stop
$139Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jun 26 - Sat, Jun 29
2:28 pm - 8:41 pmSDF-MSY
7h 13m1 stop
6:43 pm - 12:30 amMSY-SDF
4h 47m1 stop
$168American Airlines
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Tue, Aug 27 - Sun, Sep 1
8:16 pm - 12:03 amSDF-MSY
4h 47m1 stop
9:24 am - 5:01 pmMSY-SDF
6h 37m1 stop
$172American Airlines
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Sun, Jun 30 - Wed, Jul 3
6:25 pm - 11:27 pmSDF-MSY
6h 02m1 stop
7:45 am - 2:57 pmMSY-SDF
6h 12m1 stop
$177Delta
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Wed, Aug 28 - Sun, Sep 1
6:25 pm - 11:27 pmSDF-MSY
6h 02m1 stop
7:45 am - 2:57 pmMSY-SDF
6h 12m1 stop
$181Delta
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Sat, Aug 24 - Sun, Sep 1
8:35 pm - 10:36 pmSDF-MSY
27h 01m3 stops
6:25 am - 9:34 pmMSY-SDF
14h 09m1 stop
Fri, Jul 12 - Tue, Jul 16
8:35 pm - 6:48 pmSDF-MSY
23h 13m3 stops
6:17 pm - 10:37 amMSY-SDF
15h 20m1 stop
Mon, Jul 15 - Thu, Jul 18
10:50 am - 8:06 pmSDF-MSY
10h 16m2 stops
2:12 pm - 7:41 pmMSY-SDF
4h 29m1 stop
$285United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 17 - Sat, Aug 24
7:00 am - 5:35 pmSDF-MSY
11h 35m2 stops
7:00 am - 1:21 pmMSY-SDF
5h 21m1 stop
$318United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 2 - Tue, Jul 9

Flights from Louisville to New Orleans - Travel Insights & Trends

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

The average price of all flights from Louisville to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to New Orleans on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Louisville to New Orleans. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Louisville 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 Louisville to New Orleans is August, where tickets cost $193 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of tickets is $289 and $282 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Louisville 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 Louisville to New Orleans, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 88 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Louisville 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 Louisville to New Orleans were found on Spirit Airlines ($125) and American Airlines ($168). Spirit Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $34.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Louisville 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.

Good to know

Low season

September

High season

February

Cheapest flight

$34
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
Flight from Louisville to New Orleans

When to book flights from Louisville to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Louisville 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
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FAQs for booking flights from Louisville to New Orleans

  • Does the Louisville Airport have a USO?

    Yes. At the Muhammad Ali Airport, the USO Louisville Metro welcomes all military members and their families free of charge. This military lounge is open weekdays from 1 am to 6 pm and features amenities including comfortable lounge seating, refreshments, and Wi-Fi. This USO is located behind the ticket counters on the west side of the upper level hallway.

  • Does SDF provide any animal relief areas?

    Yes. If you are traveling with a pet or a service animal, you can take advantage of one animal relief station landside at SDF and one airside. The area before security is outside the airport across the street from the doors to baggage claim. There is also one animal relief station inside the airport in the rotunda, in the stairwell that is beside the elevator.

  • Does the Louisville airport have nursing pods?

    Yes. At the Muhammad Ali Airport on Concourse A, there is a Mother's Room. This facility includes a spacious common area that has three private smaller rooms that lock. The common area features a changing station, a sink, a microwave, and a flight display monitor. Each smaller room has a changing station, comfortable glider seating, soft lighting, electrical outlets, and USB ports.

  • Where can I pick up my rental car at MSY?

    When you land at New Orleans, you can catch a shuttle at the Arrivals curb that will take you to the Rental Car Center. These shuttles pick up passengers about every 8min and the drive to the Rental Car Center takes about 18min. At MSY, you will find a number of car rental agencies, including Hertz, Enterprise, and Dollar.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Louisville to New Orleans was $34 for a one-way ticket and $125 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    The Embraer 190 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Louisville to New Orleans flight route.

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

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to New Orleans from Louisville?

    Atlanta is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Louisville to New Orleans.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Louisville to New Orleans, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Louisville to New Orleans are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $280 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $307 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $188 or less round-trip.
  • The Muhammad Ali Louisville International Airport (SDF) is located just south of the Indiana border in northern Kentucky. A hub for Breeze Airways, the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is situated between the shores of Lake Pontchartrain and the Mississippi River.
  • Airlines such as American, United, Delta, Spirit, and Southwest offer flights from SDF to MSY with one stop, often in Charlotte, Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, or Chicago. American and United are among the airlines that offer flights from SDF to MSY with two stops.
  • If you want to park your car at SDF before your flight to New Orleans, your most economical option is the Express Shuttle Parking Lot. Located to the east of airport grounds, this lot has free shuttle service to the terminal. Another affordable option is the Surface Parking Lot, located behind the parking garage across from the terminal. This lot also has a free shuttle to the terminal.
  • At the Louis Armstrong Airport, you may apply for an MSY Guest Pass in order to go through the TSA security checkpoint, even though you do not have a ticket. The service is helpful if you want to shop or dine with someone as they wait for their plane or you are a caregiver who needs to help someone in the travel process.
  • If you need to decompress once you land in New Orleans, consider taking advantage of the Meditation Room at MSY. This is a serene room that welcomes everyone. Open 24/7, this peaceful place can be found on Level 2 Departures, airside.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Louisville to New Orleans

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Louisville 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 Louisville 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
Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 78 reviews
8.1Comfort
6.8Food
6.5Entertainment
8.4Boarding
8.9Crew
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The only thing that would make the experience better is a little more leg room and the overhead bins are very low. I hit my head when I was settling into the middle seat and was nervous about poking my eye on the corner of a lowered bin when I was deplaning.

8.0 ExcellentKaren, Apr 2024CAK - LAS
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The only thing that would make the experience better is a little more leg room and the overhead bins are very low. I hit my head when I was settling into the middle seat and was nervous about poking my eye on the corner of a lowered bin when I was deplaning.

It helps manage expectations to know that this is a discount airline. I brought my own snacks so that I wouldn't have to buy something if I got hungry or thirsty for soda during the flight. One of my seat mates was unaware that he would have to pay $4 for a Coke and was a bit upset. He hadn't listened to the flight attendant say "Drinks for purchase?". All of the employees I interacted with were friendly and professional. My one complaint is that the overhead bins are very low when they are open. I was heading for the middle seat and unexpectedly hit the top of my head on the bottom of the open overhead bin. The headrests were also a little uncomfortable. But overall, for the price, it was a decent value, and I would fly Breeze again.

Flight was on time. The crew was efficient and kind.

Did not like the fact that I was charged to take on a bag I usually put in the overhead

My flight was delayed, not by much.?very good communication during fest and waiting to board.

Communication with airline electronically was difficult. No number seemed available to talk to customer service.

What could have been better is if Discover credit card would be able to purchase food

Crew was inconsistent in instructions in advising passengers about seat backs during take off. Perfunctory announcements except from cabin.

The experience with Breeze was really great. The app makes managing flights easy. You can check in on there 24 hours in advance, and your boarding pass is there, too. The flight crew and the staff at both our airports were wonderful. Snacks and drinks were reasonably priced. The seats were very comfortable, they even had adjustable headrests on every seat. The only downside is not having entertainment or Wi-Fi available onboard.

The price is amazing. I was worried about how the flight would be as I never flew then. Seats were very comfortable. We had lots of legroom. The Akron airport was really nice. Overall it didn't have the stress we usually experience with flying. Highly recommend

3 hours late and all they have is was a $12 meal voucher. That’s not even enough to cover fast food.

Among the poorest flights I’ve had with Delta in a while. Entertainment system failed completely on a 7.5 hr flight. Crew seemed distracted and not the normal friendly crew. Flight overbooked it seemed… very crowded.

If I can, I always fly Delta. I’ve found their service to always be reliable and pleasant.

You could have not cancelled the flight (AA, which I will be flying from now on) left for BOS despite the fictitious weather issues (that no one in my Boston family could see). You could have rebooked my direct flight to another direct flight instead of sending me though JFK, the worst US airport after O’Hara You could have rebooked me on a Main Cabin seat (like the one I paid for in my original ticket instead of putting me a the last row on JFK->BOS leg, pocketing the difference in ticket price But I do not really care whether you will ever do that in a future because in a future neither I nor anyone from my company (unless they pay out of pocket) nor an of my clients and partners (if they heed my advice) will ever be caught dead on any of Delta flights

Really bad baggage handling. Had my Rimowa bag badly damaged at the latches.

It was pretty good I was worried with the short Layover that I might not catch my connection but the gate was there

It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

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!

It is a modern tragedy that any airline expects you to travel for 14 hours in such discomfort and that the only way to add comfort is exorbitant prices. I was in pain by the time we landed. Shameful.

Original plane sidelined. Had to wait an hour for replacement.

Crew was very cooperative and professional. Passenger's first checked in bag should be free.

No real agent onsite helping you for missing luggage there. Not like the other airline next to UA desk, they have staff attending in their desk assisting answer/helping luggage issue, even after midnight.

Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

After the morning frenzy of 35 min wait through CLT security at 4;30 AM, it was nice to have a smooth pleasant boarding experience. This 6:30 AM flight was not full. We were able to get seated swiftly and took off promptly. Nice touch they distributed the old fashioned headsets with 8 mm jacks. Snacks were decent and arrival was uneventful.

My window shade didn’t work. So I missed coming into my city. ☹️

Flight was delayed in the gate by 5 hours and ultimately cancelled- rebooking service by United agents was terrible

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.

This is by far the worst experience I have had with American Airlines. The start of this trip was a complete disaster. I purposely planned my trip so that I would weather any delays so that I could make very important meeting at the Pentagon. My flight was cancelled because of maintenance and I was put on the first flight the next day but I was late to the meeting. After a long week at the Pentagon I just wanted to go home and my flight home which was early in the day was delayed. Eventually the flight was delayed until the next day. I was not authorized a hotel room because DCA was my point of origin. So I paid for a hotel out of pocket. The flight this morning was boarded then deplaned because the aircraft was hot. The flow of information was not happening in DCA and made it worse when the news was bad. I am going to take a break from American for my next few military flights. Hopefully whatever has been going on with American Airlines will be resolved.

We had a 2 hour delay. The seats were smaller than most other airlines. The person in front of us wanted to lay back and we had to stop her because she was pressing against my girlfriend’s legs. We had to ask her to sit up and not lay back due to the lack of room.

Everything was fine once we actually got on our flight. It was more then annoying they canceled (delayed) our flight. We lost out on a day of our trip along with money on our stay. Plus we had to book another hotel. So expensive.

This flight was canceled and delayed several times without explanation. The plane was freezing cold and no wifi for messaging. Getting off the plane was terribly unorganized and felt like it took forever….

The flight was delayed several times without explanation. The seats were terribly uncomfortable and wifi isn’t included. All these make for a less than ideal flight.

The flights was delayed by hours and it was the firmest landing I have experienced in my life. My back is still sore.

Internet service was erratic. Crew service was poor and slow. My luggage on this non-stop flight was lost and not recovered

Terrible. I didn’t fly and I had an important meeting the next day.

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

Flight was canceled less than 6 hours before takeoff, rebooked on a flight that was twice as long and left earlier so we couldn’t make it, when using text support option took over 2 hours to speak with someone.

Not enough help at airport during boarding process. Flight was delayed. Overall WORST flying experience I’ve ever had. Will NEVER FLT SPIRIT AGAIN

Terrible legroom, seats do not recline, tray table the size of an iPhone, delayed flight, have to pay 5$ to get a cup of water onboard.

Could have TV/Movie and some water ou soda free

Flight was good and clean but delayed over an hour on the return flight.

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.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Louisville to New Orleans found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/10Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
5h 33mSDF-MSY
$34
7/10Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
10h 09mSDF-MSY
$49
7/8Mon
2 stops
21h 29mSDF-MSY
$79
7/7Sun
1 stopDelta
5h 29mSDF-MSY
$93
7/11Thu
2 stops
13h 14mSDF-MSY
$138
7/14Sun
1 stopDelta
4h 05mSDF-MSY
$163
7/13Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
9h 27mSDF-MSY
$203
7/7Sun
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
11h 50mSDF-MSY
$288
11/30Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 08mSDF-MSY
$289
7/19Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
12h 21mSDF-MSY
$294

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Last minute flights from Louisville 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 Louisville to New Orleans that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/15Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
27h 15mSDF-MSY
6/18Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
21h 35mMSY-SDF
$280
6/14Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 52mSDF-MSY
6/17Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
6h 51mMSY-SDF
$296
6/13Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 19mSDF-MSY
6/15Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 36mMSY-SDF
$297
6/14Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 52mSDF-MSY
6/16Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 35mMSY-SDF
$303
6/15Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
27h 15mSDF-MSY
6/17Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
6h 51mMSY-SDF
$306
6/15Sat
multi-stop
18h 11mSDF-MSY
6/17Mon
multi-stop
6h 51mMSY-SDF
$326
6/15Sat
multi-stop
12h 37mSDF-MSY
6/18Tue
multi-stop
26h 58mMSY-SDF
$328
6/14Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 21mSDF-MSY
6/16Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 02mMSY-SDF
$606
6/11Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 55mSDF-MSY
6/11Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 53mMSY-SDF
$641
6/11Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 59mSDF-MSY
6/11Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 21mMSY-SDF
$646

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Louisville - New Orleans Flights

Departure:

Louisville (SDF)United States

Destination:

New Orleans (MSY)United States

Return flight deals:

New Orleans - Louisville

Cabin classes:

$174