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Cheap Flight Deals from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans (FLL-MSY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans.
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1:47 pm - 3:00 pmFLL-MSY
2h 13mnonstop
4:05 pm - 7:02 pmMSY-FLL
1h 57mnonstop
$79Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Mar 26 - Wed, Mar 26
7:15 pm - 8:29 pmFLL-MSY
2h 14mnonstop
9:44 pm - 12:38 amMSY-FLL
1h 54mnonstop
$80Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Mar 29 - Tue, Apr 1
4:13 pm - 9:18 pmFLL-MSY
6h 05m1 stop
9:34 pm - 12:28 amMSY-FLL
1h 54mnonstop
$86Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Mar 26 - Sat, Mar 29
10:19 pm - 6:58 amFLL-MSY
9h 39m1 stop
9:44 pm - 12:38 amMSY-FLL
1h 54mnonstop
$89Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Mar 29 - Tue, Apr 1
7:25 pm - 8:39 pmFLL-MSY
2h 14mnonstop
9:21 pm - 12:18 amMSY-FLL
1h 57mnonstop
$92Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Apr 5 - Sun, Apr 13
2:22 pm - 10:31 pmFLL-MSY
9h 09m1 stop
6:00 am - 6:35 pmMSY-FLL
11h 35m1 stop
$203JetBlue
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Sat, Apr 12 - Tue, Apr 15
6:15 am - 12:10 pmFLL-MSY
6h 55m1 stop
6:25 am - 4:40 pmMSY-FLL
9h 15m2 stops
$242Southwest
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Tue, Apr 1 - Sat, Apr 5
8:20 am - 3:45 pmFLL-MSY
8h 25m2 stops
7:20 am - 12:15 pmMSY-FLL
3h 55m1 stop
$252Southwest
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Tue, Apr 8 - Tue, Apr 15
7:42 pm - 11:58 pmFLL-MSY
5h 16m1 stop
5:23 am - 10:55 amMSY-FLL
4h 32m1 stop
$259American Airlines
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Thu, Mar 27 - Mon, Mar 31
7:39 pm - 11:33 pmFLL-MSY
4h 54m1 stop
5:30 am - 10:47 amMSY-FLL
4h 17m1 stop
$268Delta
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Fri, Apr 25 - Sun, Apr 27

Expert advice for your flight from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans

Our travel pros reveal their best tips for your Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans journey.
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FLL

Check the FLL app or website to confirm your terminal, as curbside signage can be difficult to see, ensuring a stress-free drop-off experience.

Read more about FLLby Blane Bachelor
MSY

For a quick ride to New Orleans, use rideshare or taxi services available at the ground transportation center outside Level 1, door 7.

Read more about MSYby Daniel Scheffler
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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Flights from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.
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Planning a trip from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale 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 Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans is June, where tickets cost $113 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $261 and $178 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Fort Lauderdale 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.
No, with an average price for the route of $132, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Low season

June

High season

October

Cheapest flight

$38
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans

When to book flights from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Fort Lauderdale 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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FAQs for booking flights from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans

  • Does MSY Airport offer ground transportation services?

    Yes. MSY Airport offers ground transportation services from the airport to arriving passengers. Airport shuttle services will get you to your destination in New Orleans safely and quickly. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles are also available for passengers with physical disabilities. They require a one-week reservation before arrival.

  • Are there rest zones at MSY Airport?

    Yes. You can rest in the terminal's public area with comfortable couches and recliners in the baggage claim area and opposite the border control. VIP lounges are available in Concourse A and accessed by paying and only operate during the day. The lounges have showers, refreshments, disabled access, and disallow smoking.

  • What is the best way to get to French Quarter from MSY Airport?

    The best way to get to French from MSY Airport to French Quarter is by airport shuttle. This is because using the airport shuttle will take you 19min. Purchase airport shuttle tickets at the Airport Shuttle Booth on Level 1 Baggage Claim.

  • Where to eat at FLL Airport?

    There are on-site restaurants with courteous and friendly staff members at the airport where you receive quality meal services before your flight times. You can enjoy American, Italian, Indian, Asian, and other cuisines in the restaurants, which include Pei Wei, Casavana Cuban Restaurant, and Zona Fresca.

  • Does FLL Airport provide financial services?

    Yes. There are currency exchange services for all major currencies located in Terminal 1, Pre-Security, and Terminal 4 near the baggage claim area on the lower level. ATMs are available throughout the day and are found in all four terminals where you can withdraw some money before boarding.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans was $38 for a one-way ticket and $79 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans flight route.

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

    The Airbus A320 (sharklets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans flight route.

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

    There are nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $372 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $318 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $88 or less one-way and $117 or less round-trip.
  • Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL), located about 19 mi from the city center, is suitable for the disabled as it assists passengers with disabilities. It has the hidden disabilities sunflower program that offers a discreet way for passengers with invisible disabilities to show they require more support or more time with the airport processes.
  • FLL Airport is ideal for traveling mothers since it has private suites for nursing. Across all the four terminals of the airport, there are six lockable lactation suites offering nursing mothers a quiet space to breastfeed. Each suite has a fold-down table suitable for a breast pump, two benches for additional children, and power outlets.
  • Expecting passengers can access favorable facilities offered by FLL Airport depending on the stage of the pregnancy. The airlines at the airport allow free entry to expecting passengers at the stage between 12 and 28 weeks. They are offered seats on the aisle and near the bathroom for comfort. You can ask the cabin crew for an extender if the seat belt feels too tight.
  • New Orleans Louis International Airport (MSY) offers tax-free shopping to international travelers. International travelers can get a refund on the sales tax paid at any shop at the airport. The Tax-Free Counter that offers refunds is located on Level 2 at the checkpoint exit near Leah's Kitchen.
  • Passengers at MSY Airport can access pet services and facilities. A pet relief area is near Shake Shack, past the post-security checkpoint. There is an outside service area for animals and pets on Level 1 between the short-term parking garage and the terminal. Knowing the locations of these relief areas helps you plan your exit strategy once you land.
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Prefer to fly direct from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans?

Find which airlines fly direct from Fort Lauderdale Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Thursday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Friday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Saturday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Sunday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

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Direct returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Fort Lauderdale

Monday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Thursday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Friday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Saturday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Sunday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

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Top 5 airlines serving from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Fort Lauderdale 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4292 reviews
7.1Food
7.6Entertainment
8.1Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.7Crew
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WiFi on the flight was not working. Thus, entertainment options were limited.

8.0 ExcellentJames, Feb 2025SRQ - DEN
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WiFi on the flight was not working. Thus, entertainment options were limited.

Flight was awfully bumpy and landing was a bit jolting. I was in the restroom when snacks and drinks were served and was not asked if i wanted any. I had to ask for water finally.

Crew was great flight was great baggage claim was a failure. It took over 1 hour for bags to arrive. Poor communication poor effort when I spoke to the supervisor about the delay

Planes are aged. The wifi is unreliable and on many fights, no-existent. The flight attendants were very good.

I had a wonderful flight, but the only thing that annoyed me was how crowded TSA was. I still believe airports and all planes work together to bunch everyone together to drive up cost.

Easy to book and to get check in and get on and off.

Exceptional crew! Friendly and professional. Pleasant attitude and treated everyone with respect.

Everything worked well. Crew was as entertaining as is possible on a plane flight. Southwest still has good legroom:

Glad flight made it out. So many delays due to hurricane. everyone did a great job.

The flight was delayed about 20 minutes, but this was an evening flight, so it comes as no surprise. This flight came a good 1.5 days ahead of hurricane Helene which was still far out in the gulf. However, the flight never removed the seated buckle light. The staff announced from the beginning that due to the bad weather (I suppose the hurricane a day and a half away) they would have to do an abbreviated service with water and a snack. I am fine with their water and snack offering, but this was one of the smoothest flights I've had in years. If Southwest believes a flight like this requires everyone to remain seated, then all of their flights should remain buckled for the entire flight. I cannot help but wonder if things like this are a sneaky way to cut back on expenses since the airline is currently under a lot of pressure to reduce costs.

The crew was wonderful and attentive. The seats near exit row were restrictive. Offer healthy snacks please

The young man who was our flight attendant in first class was lazy and did not do his job well at all. Never offered drinks upon boarding - actually I take that back... said "are you okay with water" as if I do not want to get you anything else, only passed the snacks around once, got my drink order wrong and then never offered a second round of drinks. He was the worst I have ever seen on Delta and we fly a lot.

Flight left early and arrived early. the whole trip was excellent.

Newer plane, relatively easy boarding, not a full flight and was told that we could not be moved up because of weight and balance issues. Otherwise, a very good experience.

I was with one of the last zones to board. It was kind of annoying to finally get called to board and my whole section was already on the plane. Clearly they boarded with previous zones. So by the time I got on board, there were no spaces for my luggage above my head. I had to put my luggage 4+ rows behind me, which meant that I had to wait even longer to get off the plane, since I had to wait for those rows to clear the aisle before I could retrieve my luggage and exit the plane. This also held up the plane cleaners, as they couldn't service my row until I cleared it, so they were all standing there waiting for me, while I'm standing there waiting for the other passengers to clear the aisle. Anyways, I wasn't in a rush this time, so I just waited, but I could see that being a problem in the future. Now, I could have checked my luggage, of course, but coincidentally, a friend of mine on the same flight got their luggage damaged (wheel completely knocked off) and was told by the Baggage Attendant in the airport that Delta doesn't "cover wheel damage" on luggage. This was disappointing to hear. I'm glad I didn't check mine through. If it were my luggage, I'd be highly frustrated to hear that. It makes me not want to check my luggage in the future.

Everything was great. Great service, excellent communication, and early arrival

I sat in comfort plus. It was fine. Seats were comfortable. I got drinks and snacks.

Good and consistent Printer in lounge did not work for me :(

Flight did not have seat back entertainment and the wifi was iffy.

Great - This was the last flight before hurricane closures and did a quick turnaround to get the plane heading north. Much appreciated.

Except for the 28 minute delay leaving and the earlier reschedule to a later takeoff time the flight was good.

Loved the leg room and tvs screens on the seats and free WiFi. Wish the price was lower and could save by rebooking

The flight was delayed for 4 hours. Once onboard the crew was wonderful.

I rate it is good we had a 4-hour travel delay at one point but JetBlue gave out food vouchers and travel points credits for another flight so they try to make up for it

My encounter with the entertainment services provided on board was moderate; the functionality of the Wi-Fi connection was either sluggish or nonoperational, while the display screens were antiquated and suffered from poor visibility. On the positive side, the cabin exuded a sense of expansiveness, and the crew exhibited amiable and accommodating behavior throughout the journey.

They delayed our flight by 45 minutes and then re-updated the departure time back to normal schedule with no notification, email, or app update causing probably 40 people to miss the flight as they left without us.

terrible. Because I felt very unwell during the flight. How do they leave a woman alone in the middle of 2 men? an obese man who was falling on top of me.

The walk from baggage claim to the taxi is very difficult for older people I will never fly into JFK again. It is physically challenging

We were told that our flight would be delayed for 90+ minutes because of weather, so we went to get something to eat only to have them randomly start boarding 15 minutes after the announcement, with no warning.

Confusing. Delay updates were out of whack At one point it said my flight was 25 hours. Three gate changes and two delays only to change back to original departure time. Gate announcer and on board flight attendant (Alejandro) making the announcements was impossible to understand due to accent and speed of speech. After beverage service the rear flight attendants sat back there on their phones. No refills no checking in, one sweep through for trash collection. Very impersonal. Bring back Coke products

Flight was late and missed connecting flight. They could have better accommodated, but instead did an overnight and had to arrive the next afternoon.

The boarding crew was incredibly helpful getting me on an earlier flight

They have lost any customer service care and support. Terrible airline now and been for awhile.

The flight was delayed leaving Miami. When we arrived in Charlotte, we were unable to park at our scheduled gate. We had to wait another 30-45 minutes before we could park at a different gate. All in all, we were delayed by almost two hours arriving in Charlotte.

the pilot that landed this flight in Philadelphia did an amazing job, the weather was absolutely terrible and we landed safely.

Per usual, flight status, staff courtesy and professionalism were excellent

The seats were crammed and the guy in front of me wouldn't stop reclining. If AA is cramming extra rows in, they need to take away the reclining in coach. My knees were smashed for 4 1/2 hours and I was very close to confronting the passenger in front of me.

AA can't control the weather. But the airplane was hot and stuffy while stuck on the runway with a broken entertainment system.

The flight was just perfect! We left a few minutes early, had a smooth flight and fortunately had landed before the terrible accident that took off from North Philadelphia airport shortly thereafter.

Cancelled and rebooked twice in one day with a drop in seat class. Not good at all.

Be quiet! Why do they have to keep talking BS over the microphone?? Enough!

I slept the whole trip but everything else was great

Friendly staff put me at ease with processes, since this was my first time. I would recommend flying on Spirit!

Boarding was not clear; no announcement about delay. My sister and kid were seated separately for me and even though there were tons of seats up front, they wouldn't let us switch.

The plane flew smoothly and the crew was polite and kind. We loved our flight!

The flight took an extra 30 min to take off because we were waiting for crew to board then it took another 30 min to get off the plane because there was no parking. Just overall ridiculous also please add a head rest my neck was gonna snap off thanks.

Great! First time flying with Spirit and I definitely loved it!

The flight itself was good. Definitely a no frills flight. Pay for what on flight, drink, snack. Flight was delayed to start with, then after boarding and doors closed, still sat there for another 40mins before backing out for departure. When heading back home, there were 2 delays that put me back home 2hrs later than expected. Both times I had people waiting.

Absolutely Terrible. It was delay after delay after delay. I should have been arriving in Philadelphia at 12:05am from Fort Lauderdale instead I didn’t depart from Fort Lauderdale until 12:33am with no rhyme or reason as to why the flight was delayed. The only compensation we received were 12 dollar meal vouchers which by that time we were already boarding the plane and most of the place in the airport were closed so none of the vouchers got used because we were told that we could not use them on the plane .

The people were wonderful, but I hated the way they over charged for luggage, especially for stops which were charged the same as starting point to final destination.

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