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Find First Class Flights from New York to New Orleans

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KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for first class flights from New York to New Orleans

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New York 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 New York to New Orleans, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap First Class Flight Deals from New York to New Orleans

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from New York to New Orleans currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. 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 first class round-trip flight deals to New Orleans

Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 1:27 pm
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7h 57m
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6:53 am - 1:47 pm
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5h 54m
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$537American Airlines
Wed, Jun 24 - Tue, Jul 28
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3:31 pm - 6:02 pm
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3h 31mnonstop
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7:50 pm - 11:59 pm
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3h 09mnonstop
$547Delta
Wed, Jun 24 - Tue, Jul 28
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7:10 am - 9:24 am
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3h 14mnonstop
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11:49 am - 3:59 pm
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3h 10mnonstop
$547Delta
Sat, Jun 27 - Tue, Jun 30
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3:31 pm - 6:02 pm
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3h 31mnonstop
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10:19 am - 2:31 pm
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3h 12mnonstop
$565Delta
Sun, Nov 8 - Fri, Nov 13
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8:40 am - 11:11 am
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3h 31mnonstop
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7:40 pm - 11:40 pm
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3h 00mnonstop
$567Delta
Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28
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7:00 am - 9:30 am
LGA
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3h 30mnonstop
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6:50 pm - 10:43 pm
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2h 53mnonstop
$567Delta
Thu, Jul 9 - Tue, Jul 14
American Airlines Logo
11:59 am - 5:41 pm
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6h 42m
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11:20 am - 9:00 pm
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8h 40m
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$582American Airlines
Thu, Jun 25 - Mon, Jun 29
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3:43 pm - 5:58 pm
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3h 15mnonstop
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6:00 am - 10:04 am
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$617United Airlines
Sat, Jun 27 - Tue, Jun 30
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3h 15mnonstop
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6:00 am - 10:04 am
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$620United Airlines
Mon, Jun 15 - Wed, Jun 17
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6:00 am - 10:24 am
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6:00 am - 10:04 am
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$627United Airlines

Good to Know - First Class Flights from New York to New Orleans

Low seasonSeptember
Average price round-trip$842
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 34% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
(price for this month)

When to book first class flights to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? We break down the daily and monthly prices for first class flights to New Orleans, so you can find the best time to fly.
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KAYAK’s Insights & Trends for New York to New Orleans First Class Flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York 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 First Class from New York to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New York 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 First Class flights from New York to New Orleans is September, where tickets cost $537 (round-trip) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,888 and $1,746 respectively.

Which airlines offer First Class tickets between New York and New Orleans?

There are 3 airlines that fly First Class from New York to New Orleans. They are: United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with United Airlines at $288 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for flying First Class on this route can be found at American Airlines.

FAQs for First Class New York to New Orleans Flights

  • What is the best airline when flying first class between New York and New Orleans?

    The highest-rated airline by KAYAK users offering first class flights for this route is Southwest, with an overall rating of 8.0.

KAYAK's Tips for Finding Cheap First Class Flights from New York to New Orleans

  • Try flying direct if you’re looking to save, as direct first class tickets are cheaper on average.

Reviews of the Top 5 Airlines Flying First Class from New York to New Orleans

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to New Orleans. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from New York to New Orleans. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly first class 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4264 reviews
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
MDW - LAX
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

The flight was smooth. The Southwest experience has degraded overall, but this one was okay.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

I'm glad it wasn't only 75% full because I could get a good seat

if I was good. Not happy that I have to pay extra money to get the seat I need for lake room, but I guess that’s a sign of the times.

Seats were very comfortable. They tilted back. Drinks and snacks were free and served 3 times. Attendants were awesome.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

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.

I continue to be satisfied with Delta’s excellent service out of LGA. The digit id works well and gets me through security in no time. Whenever possible, I choose Delta.

Was revoked with Jet Blue due to delay from Kenya Air

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

Transparency from pilots, quick boarding and exiting the plane, staff greeted to each and everyone,

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Flight delayed. Air broken. Cabin was hot enough to pass out. Delta shuttle’s becoming worse and worse.

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

This was the worse experience. They delayed our flight twice and we still had to find another flight to get home sooner which was alos delayed. Also, the flight attendant named Ginny on DL9890 leaving at 4:13pm on 3/23/26 was extremely rude.

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.

Check in was chaotic with only one counter for business class and first class. The luggage conveyor belt at JFK airport was broken so the flight departure was delayed which made the flight stressful as I had a tight connection. Although the captain said they could make up the delay, they didn’t do so.

As I wrote earlier, poor planning and/or communication. At least twice, we were told that we would be boarding in less than ten minutes, only to have the flight again delayed at least another hour.

Flight left on time, arrived early, pleasant staff provided water, coffee, etc. access to bathrooms was reasonable and were well maintained. blankets were available, lots of entertainment options. LUGGAGE SERVICE WAS GREAT. I got my one checked bag quickly and was able to make a bus connection for a 2 hour bus ride saving me from waiting another 1.5 hours.

I had a good time. However, I paid for the wifi and it was in and out the whole flight.

They promise free wi-fi prior to boarding and then once on board you are informed you have to purchase wifi even after being a mileagePlus member.

3 hour delay…. Nearly 2 hours sitting on tarmac. Do better, United. Or at least have the sense to not say “we hope you enjoyed your flight with us” upon disembarking.

Both our flights were delayed. Almost didn’t get in the second flight. Staff was rude to the bone.

Everything went well except the turbulence what no one have a control of but pilot and crew handled very good!

Airport terminal was outdated, flight was on a small jet with no wifi

Much better than Spirit. I was please by the easy fast check in and boarding

Boarding process was terrible. No assigned seat until the gate, then a long line to get seat assignment.

The space between seat rows seemed to be larger than other airlines. I didn’t check their food or entertainment since I slept most of the way. They do seem to have a lot of options for purchase though.

Kayak sucked. You gave me a confirmation number that was not useable by the jet blue system. Nor did you send any check in emails. I’ll not be using your site again. Nice work.

Automated scanning was slow and somewhat haphazard. Too many people were unfamiliar with the tech and were forced to learn on the fly. The hands off approach of the gate staff made it more uncomfortable. This needs work. Overall the flight and cabin crew were excellent.

Crew were fantastic and so catering and wonderful! Full score for the entire crew!

Terrible. They canceled our early morning flight after midnight on the day of and had no available flights to rebook my family on for the next 72 hours. Yet they still had other flights that were not cancelled from JFK so it couldn’t be based on the weather. It felt like they canceled the flight based on it not being profitable enough for them. I am not interested in traveling with the again. The absolute worse customer service and lack of accountability.

First time flying with JetBlue and never again. I went to the counter to request meet and assist because I'm 74 and my wife is 79. I walk with a cane and my wife is handicapped and has her own wheel chair. I told the agent that my wife and luggage was at the entrance door. The ticketing agent said to me that they don't offer meet and assist. I need to bring them our luggage and then go back and get my wife in order to get my boarding pass. As I went back to get my luggage a Southwest agent along with a TSA agent recognized the situation and came over and took my wife and luggage to the JetBlue ticketing counter alongside the line and told the JetBlue agent to issue to take our luggage as soon as they could.

Flight was fine, price was good but food onboard was abysmal. I was on there for breakfast and lunch and dinner 845am EST to 845pm GMT and all I got was a yoghurt parfait, fruit and a piece of cake. Later snacks included an ice-cream brownie and a pizza twist. I was hungry by the time I landed and the airport amenities were closed. Not happy.

Not a pleasant experience, service was poor. Didn't like it

Everything was great. I liked the text updates so that I never miss a gate change & I have all the latest info.

Flying in the United States with the major airlines has become so underwhelming. A 2-3hr flight in most other parts of the world with the major carriers of the area comes with newer, CLEANER aircraft and significantly better in flight service in terms of both staff attitude and a actual meal service.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

Flight was extremely hot and they made us check our bags when the space was nowhere near full

Same plane as RDU to LGA — internet not working. Pilot issue of some sort at end of prior flight - I was on same plane for my connection. Late/delayed —

My flight from LGA was cancelled and my rebooked flight from JFK was delayed numerous times. I will now be getting home after 2am.

Flight was delayed half hour before boarding, but when I checked flight aware the plane that would Pick us up had a delay of more than an hour. AA should let us know in advance to avoid waiting several hours in the airport

There was no inflight service. Once we landed we were delayed to find a gate for an hour and a half which was 1/2 the total time in the air.

The gate agent had a really bad attitude and refused to help me get on the standby list. She just handed me a card and said I needed to call a number. I asked her to help with the AA app on my phone and she just shrugged and said she didnt know. After a few phone calls, I eventually just went to a different gate agent on the other side of the terminal and got the help I needed.

One day, I do so hope for a gluten free snack! Seems like with the rest of the world FINALLY figuring out what gluten free is, American Airlines would too. Fingers crossed!!

I would like the crew to talk LESS over the PA and specifically about credit card offers. I am trying to work, sleep, watch a movie and the PA was booming about a credit card offer. Could we go back to the days when the customer was more important than selling a credit card?

Everything you need to know for your flight to New Orleans

Cabin class types available on flights from New York to New Orleans

Cabin classes available on flights from New York to New Orleans. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.