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Cheapest round-trip
$407
Typical prices: $416-$538
Delta
Sat 2/10Fri 2/16
GNV - MSY • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Gainesville and New Orleans. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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August
Cheapest • 15% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Charlotte Douglas (CLT)
Cheapest • Avg $518 (round-trip)
Miami (MIA)
Shortest trip • 4h 11m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Gainesville to New Orleans (GNV-MSY)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Gainesville to New Orleans

Wed, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 16
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2:03 pm - 6:40 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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3:45 pm - 10:34 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-GNV Gainesville Regional
5h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$407Delta
Tue, Feb 9 - Wed, Feb 17
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3:26 pm - 6:20 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
3h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:35 am - 2:46 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-GNV Gainesville Regional
6h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$407Delta
Wed, Feb 10 - Wed, Feb 17
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2:03 pm - 6:40 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:53 am - 2:46 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-GNV Gainesville Regional
3h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$407Delta
Tue, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 16
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6:00 am - 10:09 amGNV  Gainesville Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:53 am - 2:46 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-GNV Gainesville Regional
3h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$407Delta
Mon, Dec 7 - Wed, Dec 16
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5:10 pm - 9:40 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 30m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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8:20 am - 4:02 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-GNV Gainesville Regional
6h 42m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$417American Airlines
Mon, Feb 8 - Tue, Feb 16
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2:03 pm - 6:24 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:53 am - 2:46 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-GNV Gainesville Regional
3h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$417Delta
Sat, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 16
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5:41 pm - 8:30 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
3h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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3:45 pm - 10:34 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-GNV Gainesville Regional
5h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$417Delta
Tue, Feb 9 - Thu, Feb 18
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6:00 am - 9:08 amGNV  Gainesville Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
4h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:35 am - 2:46 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-GNV Gainesville Regional
6h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$417Delta
Tue, Feb 9 - Fri, Feb 19
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3:26 pm - 8:19 pmGNV  Gainesville Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:53 am - 2:46 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-GNV Gainesville Regional
3h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$417Delta
Thu, Jan 21 - Mon, Jan 25
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5:40 am - 9:32 amGNV  Gainesville Regional-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
4h 52m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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10:22 am - 6:06 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-GNV Gainesville Regional
6h 44m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$427American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Gainesville to New Orleans flights

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

Round-trip flights from Gainesville to New Orleans typically range from $416 to $538. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $407, on Delta.

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Key details for Gainesville to New Orleans flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$407
Beat the crowds with an average 73% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 24% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Gainesville to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville to New Orleans?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Gainesville to New Orleans.

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

    A nonstop flight from Gainesville to New Orleans takes 00m, covering 479 miles.

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

    Round-trip flights from Gainesville to New Orleans range from $416 to $538, with an average of $466 over the past 12 months. Anything below $416 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Gainesville 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 $407 to $1,164. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x 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 Gainesville to New Orleans?

    Flights from Gainesville to New Orleans usually depart from Gainesville Regional (GNV) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

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

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 50% of one-stop connections
    • Miami (MIA) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 8% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Gainesville to New Orleans. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $457 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $715, a difference of $258.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

    Flying via Miami (MIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 11m, compared with 4h 57m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 5h 02m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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

    New Orleans is 1 hour behind Gainesville (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 Gainesville 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 Thursday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Thursday flights average $457, about $258 less than Tuesday fares (36% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Gainesville to New Orleans trip for August. Fares historically average $396 round-trip in that month - typically $319 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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