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Cheapest round-trip
$117
Typical prices: $219-$403
Breeze Airways
Wed 1/24Sun 1/28
XNA - MSY • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$108
Typical prices: $118-$296
Breeze Airways
Thu 11/15
XNA - MSY • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Breeze Airways. Average duration is 1h 36m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 56% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 28% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $280 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 21m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Fayetteville to New Orleans (XNA-MSY)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Fayetteville to New Orleans

Sun, Jan 24 - Thu, Jan 28
Breeze Airways Logo
1:32 pm - 3:08 pmXNA  Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
1h 36mnonstop
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11:06 am - 12:52 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-XNA Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas
1h 46mnonstop
$117Breeze Airways
Sun, Jan 24 - Thu, Jan 28
Breeze Airways Logo
1:32 pm - 3:08 pmXNA  Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
1h 36mnonstop
Breeze Airways Logo
11:06 am - 12:52 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-XNA Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas
1h 46mnonstop
$118Breeze Airways
Sun, Jan 10 - Thu, Jan 14
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7:44 pm - 10:50 amXNA  Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
15h 06m2 stops Tampa Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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11:06 am - 12:52 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-XNA Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas
1h 46mnonstop
$186Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 17 - Thu, Jan 28
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7:44 pm - 7:58 amXNA  Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
36h 14m2 stops Tampa Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:06 am - 12:52 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-XNA Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas
1h 46mnonstop
$192Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 30 - Fri, Jan 1
American Airlines Logo
8:21 pm - 11:59 pmXNA  Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
3h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
6:33 pm - 10:33 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-XNA Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas
4h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$319American Airlines
Sun, Dec 20 - Tue, Dec 22
American Airlines Logo
8:21 pm - 11:59 pmXNA  Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
3h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
5:40 am - 11:36 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-XNA Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas
5h 56m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$319American Airlines
Fri, Jan 1 - Sun, Jan 10
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:10 pmXNA  Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
5:25 am - 12:09 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-XNA Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas
6h 44m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$319Delta
Mon, Jan 18 - Wed, Jan 27
Delta Logo
3:34 pm - 8:19 pmXNA  Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
4h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
7:30 am - 12:09 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-XNA Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas
4h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$319Delta
Fri, Jan 22 - Tue, Jan 26
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 4:12 pmXNA  Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 12m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 2:10 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-XNA Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas
4h 55m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$319United Airlines
Fri, Jan 22 - Tue, Jan 26
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 4:12 pmXNA  Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 12m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
9:15 am - 2:10 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-XNA Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas
4h 55m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$319United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Fayetteville to New Orleans flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Fayetteville to New Orleans typically range from $219 to $403. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $117, on Breeze Airways.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Fayetteville to New Orleans. It’s 23% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 19% higher.

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

•August is the cheapest month to fly from Fayetteville to New Orleans at $216 round-trip.
•June ($420) and March ($399) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 94% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Fayetteville to New Orleans the cheapest?

Flights from Fayetteville to New Orleans are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 56% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Fayetteville to New Orleans flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$108
Beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 62% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Fayetteville to New Orleans

When to book flights from Fayetteville to New Orleans

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

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

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Fayetteville to New Orleans?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Fayetteville to New Orleans:

    • Earliest: departs at 1:32 pm and lands at 3:08 pm
    • Latest: departs at 6:39 pm and lands at 8:15 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 36m.

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

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

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class

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

    A nonstop flight from Fayetteville to New Orleans takes 1h 36m, covering 494 miles.

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

    Round-trip flights from Fayetteville to New Orleans range from $219 to $403, with an average of $300 over the past 12 months. Anything below $219 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Fayetteville to New Orleans flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 15% above the $300 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Fayetteville to New Orleans?

    On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $270 round-trip and layover options via Denver Intl (DEN) at $280.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Fayetteville to New Orleans?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Fayetteville to New Orleans?

    The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Breeze Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

    One-way fares from Fayetteville to New Orleans are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $213, which is 33% 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
    • Priceless
    • Hertz
    • Thrifty
    • Budget

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

    Flights from Fayetteville to New Orleans usually depart from Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas (XNA) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

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

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

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 49% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 26% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 23% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 2% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from Fayetteville to New Orleans. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $233 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $358, a difference of $125.

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

  • What airlines fly from Fayetteville to New Orleans?

    Only Breeze Airways operates flights between Fayetteville and New Orleans.

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

    Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 21m, compared with 4h 21m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 4h 52m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • 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.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Fayetteville to New Orleans flights?

    Among airlines operating Fayetteville to New Orleans flights:

    • Breeze Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Fayetteville to New Orleans flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Breeze Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Fayetteville 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 Sunday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average $233, about $125 less than Saturday fares (35% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 56% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Fayetteville to New Orleans trip for August. Fares historically average $216 round-trip in that month - typically $204 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Fayetteville to New Orleans?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tuesday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Thursday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Sunday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

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Direct returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Fayetteville Northwest Arkansas

Tuesday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Thursday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

Sunday

Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways

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