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

Flights from Birmingham to New Orleans usually depart from Birmingham (BHM) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Birmingham to New Orleans.

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

One-stop flights from Birmingham to New Orleans most commonly connect through: • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 50% of one-stop connections • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 24% of one-stop connections • Nashville Intl (BNA) - 8% of one-stop connections • Houston Hobby (HOU) - 5% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 55% on flights from Birmingham to New Orleans. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $356 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $786, a difference of $430. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in New Orleans?

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

How long is a flight from Birmingham to New Orleans?

A nonstop flight from Birmingham to New Orleans takes 00m, covering 321 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 $331 to $1,112. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Birmingham to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $171, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

Is it cheaper to take a train or bus instead of flying between Birmingham and New Orleans?

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Birmingham and New Orleans is around $331 round-trip, with a flight time of about 5h 20m. Recent train fares are around $54, with a trip time of about 8h 09m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 84% lower. However, taking the train takes about 2+ hours longer each way.

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

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 43m, compared with 3h 47m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 3h 57m via Houston Hobby (HOU).

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 Birmingham to New Orleans flight?

Round-trip flights from Birmingham to New Orleans range from $332 to $446, with an average of $375 over the past 12 months. Anything below $332 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Birmingham to New Orleans?

Round-trip flights from Birmingham to New Orleans typically range from $332 to $446. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $331, on Southwest.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Birmingham to New Orleans. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 109% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Birmingham to New Orleans?

Southwest ($331) and Delta ($331) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Birmingham to New Orleans according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Birmingham to New Orleans?

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) is the most popular layover for the Birmingham to New Orleans route. 50% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ATL.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Birmingham to New Orleans?

Flights via Orlando (MCO) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $369. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Birmingham to New Orleans which airport offers the shortest layover?

Houston Hobby (HOU) had the shortest average connection time for Birmingham to New Orleans layovers at 2h 17m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Birmingham to New Orleans

Mon, Oct 26 - Sat, Oct 31

6:15 pm - 11:35 pmBHM Birmingham-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 20m1 stop Orlando

10:20 am - 4:15 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BHM Birmingham

5h 55m1 stop Dallas Love Field

$331Southwest

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10

5:50 pm - 10:00 pmBHM Birmingham-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 10m1 stop Dallas Love Field

6:50 am - 10:30 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BHM Birmingham

3h 40m1 stop Tampa

$331Southwest

Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 23

10:42 am - 4:18 pmBHM Birmingham-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:30 am - 9:59 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BHM Birmingham

4h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$331Delta

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 21

5:06 pm - 11:35 pmBHM Birmingham-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:20 am - 9:23 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BHM Birmingham

4h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$331Delta

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

5:14 pm - 9:37 pmBHM Birmingham-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 23m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

9:05 am - 4:19 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BHM Birmingham

7h 14m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$331United Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 21

4:07 pm - 8:41 pmBHM Birmingham-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:20 am - 9:23 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BHM Birmingham

4h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$331Delta

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

3:40 pm - 7:40 pmBHM Birmingham-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 00m1 stop Nashville Intl

5:30 am - 12:45 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BHM Birmingham

7h 15m2 stops Dallas Love Field Houston Hobby

$336Southwest

Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 23

5:45 am - 2:05 pmBHM Birmingham-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

8h 20m2 stops Nashville Intl Houston Hobby

7:30 am - 11:05 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BHM Birmingham

3h 35m1 stop Nashville Intl

$336Southwest

Mon, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 8

4:28 pm - 7:58 amBHM Birmingham-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

39h 30m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:05 am - 8:28 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BHM Birmingham

11h 23m1 stop Raleigh-Durham

$339Multiple Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 12

2:55 pm - 9:53 pmBHM Birmingham-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 58m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

3:46 pm - 8:26 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BHM Birmingham

4h 40m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$348United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Birmingham to New Orleans

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

1:55 pm - 8:55 pmBHM Birmingham-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 00m1 stop Dallas Love Field

8:00 am - 1:20 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BHM Birmingham

5h 20m1 stop Nashville Intl

$823Southwest

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 3

6:30 pm - 11:37 pmBHM Birmingham-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:57 am - 4:22 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BHM Birmingham

5h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$823Delta

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 3

11:00 am - 4:13 pmBHM Birmingham-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 13m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

2:16 pm - 6:11 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BHM Birmingham

3h 55m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$823United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 3

11:00 am - 6:06 pmBHM Birmingham-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 06m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

11:46 am - 11:38 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BHM Birmingham

11h 52m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$828United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

4:50 pm - 11:55 pmBHM Birmingham-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 05m2 stops Nashville Intl Houston Hobby

4:25 pm - 9:15 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BHM Birmingham

4h 50m1 stop Orlando

$828Southwest

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

11:00 am - 5:55 pmBHM Birmingham-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 55m2 stops Houston Hobby Dallas Love Field

9:55 am - 5:35 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BHM Birmingham

7h 40m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Dallas Love Field

$833Southwest

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 3

11:00 am - 5:55 pmBHM Birmingham-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 55m2 stops Houston Hobby Dallas Love Field

1:00 pm - 8:55 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BHM Birmingham

7h 55m2 stops Orlando Nashville Intl

$851Southwest

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 3

11:00 am - 4:13 pmBHM Birmingham-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 13m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

2:16 pm - 6:11 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BHM Birmingham

3h 55m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$895United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 2

12:10 pm - 6:25 pmBHM Birmingham-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 15m1 stop Orlando

3:20 pm - 10:15 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BHM Birmingham

6h 55m1 stop Dallas Love Field

$895Southwest

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 3

5:14 pm - 10:59 pmBHM Birmingham-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 45m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

11:46 am - 11:38 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BHM Birmingham

11h 52m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$900United Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Birmingham to New Orleans? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Birmingham to New Orleans departing in october.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Birmingham to New Orleans?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Birmingham to New Orleans. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 109% higher.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Birmingham to New Orleans?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Birmingham to New Orleans.
How long is a flight from Birmingham to New Orleans?
A nonstop flight from Birmingham to New Orleans takes 00m, covering 321 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Birmingham 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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Birmingham to New Orleans flight?
Round-trip flights from Birmingham to New Orleans range from $332 to $446, with an average of $375 over the past 12 months. Anything below $332 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Birmingham 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 $331 to $1,112. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
Is it cheaper to take a train or bus instead of flying between Birmingham and New Orleans?
Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Birmingham and New Orleans is around $331 round-trip, with a flight time of about 5h 20m. Recent train fares are around $54, with a trip time of about 8h 09m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 84% lower. However, taking the train takes about 2+ hours longer each way.
How are flight prices from Birmingham to New Orleans looking right now?
One-way fares from Birmingham to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $171, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.
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
Which airports can I use when flying from Birmingham to New Orleans?
Flights from Birmingham to New Orleans usually depart from Birmingham (BHM) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).
Which airports do connecting flights from Birmingham to New Orleans pass through?
One-stop flights from Birmingham to New Orleans most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Houston Hobby (HOU) - 5% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Birmingham to New Orleans?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 55% on flights from Birmingham to New Orleans. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $356 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $786, a difference of $430.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Birmingham to New Orleans?
Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 43m, compared with 3h 47m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 3h 57m via Houston Hobby (HOU).
What popular places can I visit in New Orleans?
Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are Caesars Superdome, New Orleans Morial Convention Center and Canal Street. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $356, about $430 less than Sunday fares (55% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Birmingham to New Orleans trip for October. Fares historically average $302 round-trip in that month - typically $214 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).

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