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$42 Find Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to New Orleans

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Cheapest round-trip
$97
Typical prices: $434-$271
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CVG - MSY • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$42
Typical prices: $121-$193
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Cheapest • Avg $195 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 46m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to New Orleans (CVG-MSY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cincinnati 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Cincinnati to New Orleans

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

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to New Orleans departing in May.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cincinnati to New Orleans?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Cincinnati 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 Monday, 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to New Orleans is December, where tickets cost $216 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $403 and $376 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Cincinnati to New Orleans?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $222 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cincinnati to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Cincinnati to New Orleans, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$42
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 28% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from Cincinnati to New Orleans

  • Are there pet facilities for pets at the departure and arrival airports?

    Yes, there are pet facilities at both airports. If you are traveling with your four-legged friend, CVG has pet relief areas located near Gates A18, Concourse A, and near the ground transportation center on the baggage claim level. In MSY, pet relief areas are found outside the long-term parking area and post-security near Shake Shack.

  • Can you spend a night at CVG Airport?

    Yes, you can spend a night at CVG. Some of the best sleeping spots are in Concourse B, which has padded chairs, and the area near Starbucks with armrest-free couches. If you are willing to spend more money, there is a directly connected hotel to the airport known as DoubleTree by Hilton Cincinnati Airport hotel.

  • Where can you eat on arrival at MSY Airport?

    There are many restaurants located at the terminal and the concourses in MSY. For those who want wine, you can buy it from Vino Volo, located outside Concourse B. If you prefer coffee, PJ's Coffee and Tea, located in Concourse C, is known for its iced coffee.

  • Are there ATMs in the departure and arrival airports?

    Yes, there are ATMs. In CVG, you can find ATMs in the main terminals and the concourses. In MSY, Whitney bank has ATMs located above the concourse C Checkpoint. Other ATMs in MSY are in the terminal and pre- and post-security.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cincinnati to New Orleans was $42 for a one-way ticket and $97 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    Cincinnati airport is called Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky and the only airport in New Orleans is New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cincinnati to New Orleans flight route.

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

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

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Cincinnati to New Orleans on on Thursday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cincinnati to New Orleans are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $365 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $385 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

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

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cincinnati to New Orleans

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $87 or less round-trip.
  • If you want to spend days near the airport, some hotels offer free shuttle services to and from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). These hotels include Cincinnati Airport Marriott, County Inn & Suites by Radisson, and Hampton Inn Cincinnati Airport North.
  • If you are looking for a place to charge your device, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has many charging stations located pre- and post-security and others in the restaurants. There is also free Wi-Fi access to passengers throughout the airport to ensure they stay connected to the internet.
  • If you are looking for a place to refill your water bottles, CVG and MSY have water refilling stations. In MSY, there are 11 stations located at post-security, while in CVG, they are all around the airport.
  • For smokers in CVG, there is an adult-only lounge known as Graycliff that allows you to smoke. They also sell cigarettes. It is located at airside Gate 11 of Concourse B. At MSY Airport, smoking is not allowed inside the terminals. Smoking zones are found in the upper and lower ramps outside the airport.
  • You can take advantage of the three lounges in CVG. There is a lounge between Gates A8 and A10 in concourse A known as The Club at CVG lounge, which you can access by paying at the door, prepaid lounge pass, and through the lounge membership program. The DeltaSky Club near Gate B14 is accessed through the lounge membership program. If you are a military officer, the USO lounge offers free services to US military members and their families. It is located in Gate 23 in Concourse B on the airside and in Aate A11 in Concourse A on the airside.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Cincinnati to New Orleans

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4305 reviews
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8.6Crew
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Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

2.0 MediocreJoshua, May 2026
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Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

First time I've had to use the disabled accommodations. And I could not have had a better experience with Southwest, i was having trouble getting from one terminal to another due to my heart failure. And the next thing I know a Southwest agent had made sure. I had a wheelchair at all my flights. Can't thank them enough.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

We waited in the airplane for over 45 min for a southwest employee to make the flight. This cause over half the plane to miss their connecting flight in Denver. When we confronted the desk upon arrival, they told us the only flight they had was the next day leaving at 8:50 pm!!! Or they offered to get us to Burbank or LA, but after that we were on our own to get back to Santa Barbara. I paid for a flight from sba to bna bna to sba. My re entry into mom mode has been 💯 rough because of southwest mistake with my flight. And now I’m leaving to Reno tomorrow for a vballl tournament and just discovered that my leg in Vegas has me and my 3 kids on a stand by flight even though I had booked these ticket last year November!! Do better southwest!

Much better than Latam, the worse airline company ever. I hope I don't have the need to fly Latam ever in my life again.

Seats in Delta Main are unbelievably close to the seat in front of. Hard to get a backpack under the seat.

The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

In ATL they have two sets of departure screens. Follow what is on your airline's departure board - the ATL Airport Authority departure board had completely incorrect details about the gate assignment for my flight, which would have made me miss boarding.

Flight was delayed it was hot while sitting on the plane, one engine was working on the plane until they had to do some jimmy rigging down the runway in order for the other engine to charge up. It was ridiculous

The flight was very good and the staff was very friendly and helpful!

The only thing I would say is we tried to get on a standby earlier flight, but with our fair we couldn’t. That seems senseless to leave with open seats..

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

In a world of delays, Delta was on time both ways! Boarding was fast and efficient. Staff was friendly. AND wifi worked.

WiFi didn’t work. Flight delayed 3 hours Crew members were illiterate Seat lean back did not work.

Flight was delayed. Crew was good but hot coffee was not available.

Great. No choice for n/a. No food or entertainment options

No food is available without purchasing it and there is no in-flight entertainment. Both of these are OK because we got an inexpensive flight from Allegiant and, otherwise, our experience was excellent.

just had water and there was plenty of leg & seat room. But then i don't weight 220#s!!

Not totally their fault- screaming kids that had zero parent intervention.

It was cold on the flight. The crew was very pleasant. I didn't order any food. We were delayed due to Captain waiting on maintenance log. He kept us informed though. The flight itself was smooth. I would definitely fly with Allegiant again!

I had a fantastic experience with Allegiant. I had wheelchair assistance and they helped me find my luggage and brought me to my car. Even loaded my luggage. Wonderful service!! Thank you Allegiant!

Superb. Staff great. Great flight. As with other airlines, seating too tight and restrictive.

There is not one likable thing about this airline. It’s starts with the deceptive pricing and continues through the whole flight. The worst staff I’ve ever experienced way over priced bags absolutely no food or drink (unacceptable and you should be embarrassed) the seats are cramped and uncomfortable there is no entertainment there is nothing about this trash airline that constitutes any amount of money. It’s worse than spirit and way more expensive it is disgraceful. Do not travel with Allegiant I repeat do not bother no matter what they say the price is it is never ever going to be the right choice I’m mind blown at how awful the entire experience was I’m embarrassed that I chose so poorly I cannot reiterate enough how beyond horrible this company and its staff are, not one person on this flight or at the airport is qualified to sweep up trash on a city sidewalk they should certainly never be given any job that requires a brain or manners or communication with human beings, what a disgrace to the human race. Your criminal chiselers and should be put out to pasture

Great flight. Friendly staff. Free snacks and drinks would be nice. I would love fewer taxes and fees added on.

not sure why you ask about food, I n3ver get food on flights except maybe cookies or pretzels. wifi was slow and in and out most of the flight not good.

Cancelled BOYH legs of our flight home 30 min before initial boarding

Cancelled the flight half hour before boarding. Then cancelled the connecting flight too.

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

I would like a refund for the extra cost the seat I paid for. An oversized person sat next to me and I couldn’t fit on my seat and had to move to another seat.

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

The flight was delayed about an hour for a maintenance specialist to approve the maintenance repair

Flights on time w/o delays. However, my baggage was damaged. Ground crew, throws baggage from plane to the baggage carrier, carelessly.

On time flight, good communication about boarding, lines didn't form unnecessarily for boarding before their group was announced (kept aisles clear), friendly flight attendants and service

The flight attendant was friendly and efficient. The temperature was kept nice and cool. The plane was nice, but filthy. There were visible spills on my tray table. The gate agent was somewhat rude with her announcements and in speaking with other customers.

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

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