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Cheapest round-trip
$305
Typical prices: $309-$474
Delta
Fri 2/23Tue 2/27
FWA - MSY • 1 stop
When to travel
February
Cheapest • 19% price drop
May
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Minneapolis St Paul (MSP)
Cheapest • Avg $306 (round-trip)
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Shortest trip • 5h 11m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Fort Wayne to New Orleans (FWA-MSY)

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

Tue, Feb 23 - Sat, Feb 27
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6:00 am - 9:55 amFWA  Fort Wayne-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
4h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:25 am - 11:19 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-FWA Fort Wayne
4h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$305Delta
Wed, Feb 17 - Wed, Feb 24
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6:00 am - 9:55 amFWA  Fort Wayne-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
4h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:39 pm - 11:36 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-FWA Fort Wayne
4h 57m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$305Delta
Tue, Feb 23 - Sat, Feb 27
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6:00 pm - 10:24 pmFWA  Fort Wayne-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:00 am - 1:05 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-FWA Fort Wayne
5h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$305United Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5
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5:15 am - 9:24 amFWA  Fort Wayne-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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7:04 am - 1:13 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-FWA Fort Wayne
5h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$305United Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5
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5:15 am - 9:24 amFWA  Fort Wayne-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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9:30 am - 8:28 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-FWA Fort Wayne
9h 58m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$310United Airlines
Fri, Dec 11 - Wed, Dec 30
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6:09 pm - 11:59 pmFWA  Fort Wayne-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 50m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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6:00 am - 1:13 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-FWA Fort Wayne
6h 13m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$322American Airlines
Sat, Jan 9 - Mon, Jan 18
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12:32 pm - 5:41 pmFWA  Fort Wayne-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 09m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:40 am - 12:02 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-FWA Fort Wayne
5h 22m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$322American Airlines
Fri, Jan 22 - Tue, Jan 26
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6:31 pm - 10:19 pmFWA  Fort Wayne-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
4h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:25 am - 11:32 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-FWA Fort Wayne
5h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$322Delta
Sun, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 23
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7:54 pm - 7:58 amFWA  Fort Wayne-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
37h 04m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:40 pm - 8:53 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-FWA Fort Wayne
13h 13m1 stop Orlando
$326Multiple Airlines
Fri, Dec 11 - Wed, Dec 30
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10:06 am - 10:09 pmFWA  Fort Wayne-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
13h 03m1 stop Tampa St. Petersburg
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9:45 am - 9:53 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-FWA Fort Wayne
23h 08m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Fort Lauderdale
$393Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Fort Wayne to New Orleans flights

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

Round-trip flights from Fort Wayne to New Orleans typically range from $309 to $474. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $305, on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne to New Orleans. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 56% higher.

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

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Fort Wayne to New Orleans at $309 round-trip.
•March ($540) and August ($536) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 74% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Fort Wayne to New Orleans flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$305
Beat the crowds with an average 37% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 52% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Fort Wayne to New Orleans

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Your Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne to New Orleans?

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Fort Wayne to New Orleans?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Fort Wayne to New Orleans. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 11m and 5h 46m in total, depending on the connection.

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

    Round-trip flights from Fort Wayne to New Orleans range from $309 to $474, with an average of $383 over the past 12 months. Anything below $309 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Fort Wayne 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 $305 to $2,457. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • 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 Fort Wayne to New Orleans?

    Flights from Fort Wayne to New Orleans usually depart from Fort Wayne (FWA) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

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

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

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 50% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 29% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 9% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 7% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from Fort Wayne to New Orleans. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $353 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $598, a difference of $245.

    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 Fort Wayne to New Orleans?

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 11m, compared with 5h 21m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 5h 24m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What is the time difference between Fort Wayne and New Orleans?

    New Orleans is 1 hour behind Fort Wayne (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 Fort Wayne 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 Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $353, about $245 less than Monday fares (41% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Fort Wayne to New Orleans trip for February. Fares historically average $309 round-trip in that month - typically $231 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).

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