BHM - MSY

$149 Find Cheap Flights from Birmingham to New Orleans

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Birmingham to New Orleans departing on 9/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Birmingham to New Orleans, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Birmingham to New Orleans, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$309
Typical prices: $336-$424
Southwest
Tue 8/11Tue 8/18
BHM - MSY • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$149
Overall average: $378
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/25
BHM - MSY • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $309 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Birmingham and New Orleans. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $369 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 35m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 34% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Birmingham to New Orleans (BHM-MSY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Birmingham 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Birmingham to New Orleans

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
Southwest Logo
11:40 am - 4:05 pm
BHM
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MSY
4h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 11:05 am
MSY
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BHM
4h 25m
1 stop
$309Southwest
Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 10
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1:35 pm - 5:10 pm
BHM
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MSY
3h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:25 pm - 9:40 pm
MSY
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BHM
3h 15m
1 stop
$312Southwest
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
Southwest Logo
2:35 pm - 10:00 pm
BHM
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MSY
7h 25m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:40 am - 11:15 am
MSY
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BHM
3h 35m
1 stop
$314Southwest
Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 10
Southwest Logo
8:10 am - 4:05 pm
BHM
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MSY
7h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:50 am - 10:00 am
MSY
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BHM
4h 10m
1 stop
$317Southwest
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
Southwest Logo
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
BHM
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MSY
8h 00m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
2:05 pm - 9:40 pm
MSY
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BHM
7h 35m
2 stops
$319Southwest
Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 10
Southwest Logo
8:10 am - 4:05 pm
BHM
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MSY
7h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 12:25 pm
MSY
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BHM
7h 05m
2 stops
$322Southwest
Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 10
United Airlines Logo
2:56 pm - 7:51 pm
BHM
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MSY
4h 55m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:43 pm - 9:53 pm
MSY
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BHM
6h 10m
1 stop
$325United Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 23
Delta Logo
5:20 am - 9:38 am
BHM
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MSY
4h 18m
1 stop
Delta Logo
3:29 pm - 9:29 pm
MSY
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BHM
6h 00m
1 stop
$327Delta
Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 10
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2:15 pm - 6:20 pm
BHM
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MSY
4h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 12:00 pm
MSY
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BHM
6h 40m
2 stops
$330Southwest
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23
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4:18 pm - 4:07 pm
BHM
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MSY
23h 49m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:05 am - 8:18 pm
MSY
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BHM
11h 13m
1 stop
$332Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Birmingham to New Orleans flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Birmingham 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 Birmingham to New Orleans is October, where tickets cost $302 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $736 and $720 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$149
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 60% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Birmingham to New Orleans

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

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Birmingham to New Orleans was $149 for a one-way ticket and $309 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

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

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

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

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

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Birmingham and New Orleans.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Birmingham to New Orleans are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $446 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $356 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham with another airline. Booking your flights between Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Birmingham to New Orleans

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4246 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
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SW can't get their wifi right. I upgrade to insure wifi service but the last two trips had intermittent service. Not worth the extra costs.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jun 2026
TPA - DAL
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SW can't get their wifi right. I upgrade to insure wifi service but the last two trips had intermittent service. Not worth the extra costs.

The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

Crew was rude, flight was late, wifi didn't work, no food, basically nothing about this flight was good.

It was just okay, no frills, basic transportation with no luxury. No screens on the seats, no water or drinks on a short flight. Full flight but at least it was on time.

Flight was constantly delayed with significant changes in time, it was supposed to get to Colorado Springs at 8:30 PM but it got there after midnight.

Over a 3 hour flight. The turbulence was almost imperceptible except for 2 short periods which were not bad and over quickly. The attendants claimed "Safety first" and sat looking at their phones for 3 hours with no drink or snack service. This isn't the first time with Southwest. I thinkit may be there new plan of operation. Oh, and it was June 18, Southwest's Birthday which offered free drinks. NOT.

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

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

Comfort was poor as usual. At least they were on time. How sad a statement is that...

I like the boarding procedure. A bumpy ride, but it couldn't be helped. Please make sure the exit seats are clearly indicated.

I love Delta the flight attendants were personable and the flight arrived 1/2 earlier thanks expected. All a plus. The gate agent was a bit flustered but even with that I still had a good experience. Her supervisor assisted me.

Entertainment is ok! Boarding and seat with zone is terrible. I paid for the seats but you didn’t give me what I paid for which is exit isles.

two hour delay and the Delta representative on the PA system was unable to understand

Very good flight crew and very nice people staff were incredible especially the gate agent

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

My issue was with TSA agents for delta airlines. My luggage got flagged. The agent was going thru another persons first. He took 20 min to go thru hers. I asked them to bring mine closer so I could sit down . They said you can go sit it will be fine. I said I am supposed to keep my eyes on my bags at all times. The agent was meticulously unwrapping 2 gifts that the lady had and then tried to re warp it. He was trying to be kind i get it but 20 min for me to stand watching him do that was ridiculous. It was 6 am and there were a ton of travelers. Mine was flagged for some air packed tea that I bought in Turkey. My previous delta flight and 2 others before didn’t flag it. Consistency would be nice. Also on the flight the window shades were down for take off and landing - I thought that was very odd I thought they had to remain open for take off and landing.

The crew was wonderful and attentive. The seats near exit row were restrictive. Offer healthy snacks please

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.

Flight boarded and didn’t take off on time. No worjing entertainment or power socket one side of the plane.

Should board from rear to front, and from windows to aisles. That would be faster and more efficient than boarding from front to rear.

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Transportation modeAverage priceAverage duration
Flights3h 35m
Buses$15312h 24m