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Cheapest round-trip
$259
Typical prices: $377-$578
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Tue 9/25Tue 10/2
AVL - MSY • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$133
Typical prices: $205-$379
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/23
AVL - MSY • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Asheville and New Orleans. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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December
Cheapest • 17% price drop
October
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Top layover airports
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
Cheapest • Avg $230 (round-trip)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Shortest trip • 3h 53m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Asheville to New Orleans (AVL-MSY)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Asheville to New Orleans

Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 2
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7:04 pm - 2:21 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
20h 17m1 stop Orlando
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5:17 pm - 10:10 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-AVL Asheville Regional
27h 53m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Fort Lauderdale
$259Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
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7:10 am - 8:09 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
13h 59m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl
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5:05 pm - 6:17 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-AVL Asheville Regional
24h 12m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Tampa
$263Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 25 - Tue, Feb 2
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1:54 pm - 10:09 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 15m1 stop Tampa St. Petersburg
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2:25 pm - 10:10 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-AVL Asheville Regional
18h 45m1 stop Tampa
$284Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 22 - Fri, Jan 29
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1:54 pm - 10:09 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 15m1 stop Tampa St. Petersburg
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6:03 pm - 12:11 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-AVL Asheville Regional
17h 08m2 stops Tampa Fort Lauderdale
$285Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
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5:40 am - 2:19 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:25 am - 8:30 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-AVL Asheville Regional
13h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$325Delta
Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31
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5:40 am - 3:50 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
11h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:20 am - 8:30 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-AVL Asheville Regional
14h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$325Delta
Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2
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5:40 am - 2:19 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:20 am - 11:55 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-AVL Asheville Regional
17h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$325Delta
Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 14
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4:47 pm - 10:58 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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3:45 pm - 10:46 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-AVL Asheville Regional
6h 01m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$339American Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 17
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4:47 pm - 10:58 pmAVL  Asheville Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:29 am - 2:10 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-AVL Asheville Regional
6h 41m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$339American Airlines
Sat, Jan 30 - Sat, Feb 6
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6:00 am - 9:32 amAVL  Asheville Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
4h 32m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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10:24 am - 5:58 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-AVL Asheville Regional
6h 34m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$339American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Asheville to New Orleans flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Asheville to New Orleans?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Asheville to New Orleans, it is 15% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 58% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • December is the cheapest month to fly from Asheville to New Orleans at $363 round-trip.
  • January ($576) and November ($563) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 58% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Asheville to New Orleans flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$133
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Asheville to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Asheville 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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Your Asheville to New Orleans flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Asheville to New Orleans?

    Flights from Asheville to New Orleans usually depart from Asheville Regional (AVL) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Asheville to New Orleans?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Asheville to New Orleans:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Asheville to New Orleans pass through?

    One-stop flights from Asheville to New Orleans most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 70% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 23% of one-stop connections
    • Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 3% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 3% of one-stop connections

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Asheville to New Orleans?

    On the Asheville to New Orleans route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 47%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $374 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $694: a $320 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What popular places can I visit in New Orleans?

    Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are Bourbon Street, New Orleans Morial Convention Center and Caesars Superdome. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Asheville to New Orleans?

    A nonstop flight from Asheville to New Orleans takes 0h 00m, covering 585 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Asheville to New Orleans?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Asheville to New Orleans changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $259 to $1,213. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Asheville to New Orleans looking right now?

    One-way fares from Asheville to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $198, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Asheville to New Orleans?

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 53m, compared with 4h 27m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 32m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What is the time difference between Asheville and New Orleans?

    New Orleans is 1 hour behind Asheville (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Dollar
    · Priceless
    · Hertz
    · Thrifty
    · Budget

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Asheville to New Orleans flight?

    Round-trip flights from Asheville to New Orleans range from $377 to $578, with an average of $438 over the past 12 months. Anything below $377 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Asheville to New Orleans flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $374 - about $320 less than Sunday (46% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Asheville to New Orleans trip for December. Fares historically average $363 round-trip in that month - typically $213 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).

Everything you need to know for your flight from Asheville to New Orleans

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Asheville (AVL)
New Orleans (MSY)