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Cheapest round-trip
$292
Typical prices: $333-$522
Breeze Airways
Mon 1/22Thu 1/25
DAY - MSY • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$348
Typical prices: $244-$408
Delta
Sat 11/10
DAY - MSY • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Dayton and New Orleans. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • Avg $434 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 07m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Dayton to New Orleans (DAY-MSY)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Dayton to New Orleans

Fri, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 25
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12:33 pm - 6:54 pmDAY  Dayton-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 21m1 stop Raleigh-Durham
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8:53 am - 7:51 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DAY Dayton
9h 58m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Fort Lauderdale
$292Multiple Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9
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7:20 pm - 11:53 pmDAY  Dayton-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:22 am - 1:06 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DAY Dayton
6h 44m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$321American Airlines
Sat, Dec 26 - Wed, Dec 30
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1:00 pm - 6:03 pmDAY  Dayton-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:45 am - 3:31 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DAY Dayton
6h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$321Delta
Sat, Feb 20 - Sat, Feb 27
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6:40 pm - 11:27 pmDAY  Dayton-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:05 am - 1:59 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DAY Dayton
3h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$321Delta
Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 23
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1:36 pm - 7:34 pmDAY  Dayton-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 58m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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10:08 am - 5:19 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DAY Dayton
6h 11m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$321American Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
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6:26 pm - 12:12 amDAY  Dayton-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 46m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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12:42 pm - 9:04 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DAY Dayton
7h 22m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$321American Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9
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7:15 am - 4:08 pmDAY  Dayton-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
9h 53m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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7:04 am - 12:57 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DAY Dayton
4h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$326United Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 23
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9:00 am - 4:12 pmDAY  Dayton-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
8h 12m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
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7:01 am - 1:35 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DAY Dayton
5h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$326United Airlines
Wed, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 8
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1:38 pm - 9:24 pmDAY  Dayton-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
8h 46m1 stop Tampa St. Petersburg
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8:05 am - 7:51 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DAY Dayton
10h 46m2 stops Tampa Fort Lauderdale
$401Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 8
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1:38 pm - 9:24 pmDAY  Dayton-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
8h 46m1 stop Tampa St. Petersburg
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8:00 am - 1:04 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DAY Dayton
28h 04m1 stop Orlando
$405Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Dayton to New Orleans flights

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dayton to New Orleans. It’s 4% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 23% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Dayton to New Orleans?

•August is the cheapest month to fly from Dayton to New Orleans at $290 round-trip.
•June ($605) and September ($496) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 108% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Key details for Dayton to New Orleans flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$292
Beat the crowds with an average 63% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 42% increase in travelers.
Round-trip flight from Dayton to New Orleans

When to book flights from Dayton to New Orleans

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

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

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

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

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

    A nonstop flight from Dayton to New Orleans takes 00m, covering 765 miles.

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

    Round-trip flights from Dayton to New Orleans range from $333 to $522, with an average of $395 over the past 12 months. Anything below $333 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Dayton 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 $292 to $1,643. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Dayton to New Orleans are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $376, which is 11% above 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 averaging $62 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Priceless
    • Thrifty
    • Budget

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

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

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

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 59% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 4% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Dayton to New Orleans. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $380 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $489, a difference of $109.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 52m, compared with 5h 07m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 21m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

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

  • What popular places can I visit in New Orleans?

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

Your guide to booking Dayton to New Orleans flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $380, about $109 less than Sunday fares (22% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Dayton to New Orleans trip for August. Fares historically average $290 round-trip in that month - typically $315 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).

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