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Cheapest round-trip
$161
Overall average: $350
Spirit Airlines
Tue 1/13Tue 1/27
SDF - MSY • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$414
Breeze Airways
Tue 12/23Sun 12/28
SDF - MSY • Non-stop
When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 51% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Louisville to New Orleans (SDF-MSY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Louisville 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Louisville to New Orleans

Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 27
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3:28 pm - 9:23 pmSDF-MSY
6h 55m1 stop
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6:15 am - 2:33 pmMSY-SDF
7h 18m1 stop
$161Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Jan 11 - Wed, Jan 14
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3:28 pm - 9:23 pmSDF-MSY
6h 55m1 stop
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7:00 am - 1:00 pmMSY-SDF
5h 00m1 stop
$168Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Jan 23 - Sun, Jan 25
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1:55 pm - 10:58 pmSDF-MSY
10h 03m1 stop
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6:15 am - 2:33 pmMSY-SDF
7h 18m1 stop
$169Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jan 5 - Tue, Jan 13
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5:05 am - 8:47 amSDF-MSY
28h 42m1 stop
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7:00 am - 1:00 pmMSY-SDF
29h 00m1 stop
$180Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Jan 9 - Sun, Jan 11
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1:55 pm - 10:58 pmSDF-MSY
10h 03m1 stop
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8:36 pm - 1:00 pmMSY-SDF
15h 24m1 stop
$181Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 1
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3:28 pm - 9:23 pmSDF-MSY
6h 55m1 stop
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6:15 am - 2:33 pmMSY-SDF
7h 18m1 stop
$184Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Feb 21 - Sun, Mar 1
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12:00 pm - 8:55 pmSDF-MSY
9h 55m1 stop
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6:15 am - 2:38 pmMSY-SDF
7h 23m1 stop
$185Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 9
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1:55 pm - 10:58 pmSDF-MSY
10h 03m1 stop
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8:36 pm - 2:33 pmMSY-SDF
16h 57m2 stops
$187Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 9
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1:55 pm - 10:58 pmSDF-MSY
10h 03m1 stop
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6:15 am - 6:04 pmMSY-SDF
10h 49m1 stop
$190Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Jan 5 - Wed, Jan 7
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5:05 am - 8:47 amSDF-MSY
28h 42m1 stop
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3:10 pm - 11:59 pmMSY-SDF
7h 49m1 stop
$193Spirit Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Louisville to New Orleans flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Louisville to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Louisville to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New Orleans on a Monday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Louisville, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Louisville to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Louisville 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 Louisville to New Orleans is September, where tickets cost $230 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $393 and $361 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Louisville 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $311 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Louisville 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 Louisville 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 Louisville to New Orleans, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$93
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 23% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Louisville to New Orleans

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

  • Does the Louisville Airport have a USO?

    Yes. At the Muhammad Ali Airport, the USO Louisville Metro welcomes all military members and their families free of charge. This military lounge is open weekdays from 1 am to 6 pm and features amenities including comfortable lounge seating, refreshments, and Wi-Fi. This USO is located behind the ticket counters on the west side of the upper level hallway.

  • Does SDF provide any animal relief areas?

    Yes. If you are traveling with a pet or a service animal, you can take advantage of one animal relief station landside at SDF and one airside. The area before security is outside the airport across the street from the doors to baggage claim. There is also one animal relief station inside the airport in the rotunda, in the stairwell that is beside the elevator.

  • Does the Louisville airport have nursing pods?

    Yes. At the Muhammad Ali Airport on Concourse A, there is a Mother's Room. This facility includes a spacious common area that has three private smaller rooms that lock. The common area features a changing station, a sink, a microwave, and a flight display monitor. Each smaller room has a changing station, comfortable glider seating, soft lighting, electrical outlets, and USB ports.

  • Where can I pick up my rental car at MSY?

    When you land at New Orleans, you can catch a shuttle at the Arrivals curb that will take you to the Rental Car Center. These shuttles pick up passengers about every 8min and the drive to the Rental Car Center takes about 18min. At MSY, you will find a number of car rental agencies, including Hertz, Enterprise, and Dollar.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Louisville to New Orleans?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Louisville to New Orleans was $93 for a one-way ticket and $161 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Louisville to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Louisville to New Orleans?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Louisville and New Orleans, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to New Orleans from Louisville?

    Atlanta is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Louisville to New Orleans.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Louisville to New Orleans, Breeze Airways or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Louisville to New Orleans are Breeze Airways and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $176 and an overall rating of 8.2, Breeze Airways is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $406 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

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

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

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

  • The Muhammad Ali Louisville International Airport (SDF) is located just south of the Indiana border in northern Kentucky. A hub for Breeze Airways, the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is situated between the shores of Lake Pontchartrain and the Mississippi River.
  • Airlines such as American, United, Delta, Spirit, and Southwest offer flights from SDF to MSY with one stop, often in Charlotte, Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, or Chicago. American and United are among the airlines that offer flights from SDF to MSY with two stops.
  • If you want to park your car at SDF before your flight to New Orleans, your most economical option is the Express Shuttle Parking Lot. Located to the east of airport grounds, this lot has free shuttle service to the terminal. Another affordable option is the Surface Parking Lot, located behind the parking garage across from the terminal. This lot also has a free shuttle to the terminal.
  • At the Louis Armstrong Airport, you may apply for an MSY Guest Pass in order to go through the TSA security checkpoint, even though you do not have a ticket. The service is helpful if you want to shop or dine with someone as they wait for their plane or you are a caregiver who needs to help someone in the travel process.
  • If you need to decompress once you land in New Orleans, consider taking advantage of the Meditation Room at MSY. This is a serene room that welcomes everyone. Open 24/7, this peaceful place can be found on Level 2 Departures, airside.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Louisville to New Orleans

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Louisville 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.
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Breeze AirwaysOverall score based on 237 reviews
8.4Boarding
8.2Comfort
6.7Food
8.8Crew
6.6Entertainment
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Great experience. Non stop is great in and of itself.

10.0 ExcellentDebbie, Nov 2025MCO - PWM
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Great experience. Non stop is great in and of itself.

Lady at check in counter helped me get a seat in the cut row all to myself.

It was great except the other passengers who didnt have children complaining and not giving grace to the mommas with tiny babies who were trying to comfort their little ones during the decent. They were clearly trying and every child travels different.

It was pretty good. Only thing that makes our boarding uncomfortable was, that we had to pass TSA at terminal 1 and after that walk 15 minutes to terminal B, because bus was insufficient to take so many people and waiting time for the bus was more then 1 hour.

Something about the chair was uncomfortable, Maine the curvature of the back.

I would have liked to listen to music and that was not a choice. Would have liked a meal on almost 5 hour flight. 1st class not as nice as others.

Nice aircraft but no in flight entertainment was disappointing. I felt nickel and dimed to death having to pay for my seat, my carry-on and then my soda!

I was surprised with Breeze Airlines. It was my first time flying with them, and I was hesitant. It was a great experience. The seats are really comfortable. You have much more space than other airlines, and they are better quality seats. The service was amazing, and we landed almost an hour before schedule. It was an amazing experience; I really recommend Breeze Airlines.

Ridiculous to have to pay for carry on and to pick seats

We did have a delay but nothing that affected our schedule to terribly. Breeze is the best budget airline that we have found for the eastern seaboard. Price is good. Baggage rates aren't terrible. I suggest checking a bag which gets you more bang for your buck. They fly into smaller airports which is so much easier than trying to get through Logan or JFK. Overall good trip.

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

It was rough. The staff was unprofessional, the choice of on board drinks terrible, it was cramped in space at every airport, they always ran out of overhead bin space so they pressured people to check bags for free or we couldn’t leave on the plane— so I did check my bag to help, and they nearly lost my bag. My bag did not arrive on the luggage belt, another man on my flight and I had to waste our time going to the baggage office to search for our bags. I would only fly southwest again if it was my last choice. Also, my flights were consistently delayed over and over again— at one point they straight up told us we were waiting for the pilot to arrive.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

This flight was straightforward and without difficulty. Service was OK, but I continue to be underwhelmed by level of attention given to Sky Priority passengers.

It would’ve been nice for all that money to have a more substantial snack for free. I remember once upon a time getting a very nice turkey sandwich with Swiss cheese on whole wheat bread for no charge along with a drink. I guess those days are gone. it’s a little insulting being given a cookie or a bag of baked chips Going forward I’ll just bring my own.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Service in business class was not impressive. I ordered coffee with dinner and then watched other people get 2 refills before I got my 1 cup of coffee, and only after I pressed the attendant button overhead. Furthermore, the seats in the forward cabin need maintenance on this 737-800: the upholstery is detaching from the seat frame, at least on the backs of seats 1C, 1D.

The ticket agents in West Palm Beach on Friday afternoon Nov. 7th were incredible in getting us on an earlier plane to Atlanta during the government shutdown. Had the taken our original flight we would have missed our connection. She did this on her own, We didn't even have to ask, and she did it all with a smile and showing genuine concern that we would be taken care of. We are very grateful and thankful. We fly often, and now we will be sure to fly Delta.

Flight delayed then cancelled. Misplaced luggage. Still do not have. Rented car 1100 mile drive. I had to buy some overnight Hotels clothes toiletries gas food at my expense. Still not home. Not sure where luggage is. Over 4 hours on hold to Felta

I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

Our flight attendant in FIRST CLASS was one of the worst I’ve ever had. She was not at all pleasant, nor particularly good at her service.

Everything went well and was good. Nothing exceptional, but no complaints either. Cheap seats are pretty comfortable.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The flight was delayed multiple times, again no fault of American but again the extra cost, for everything makes it feel like a cheap airline! Especially when flights are outrageously expensive already

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

I had a positive experience on American. I'm blind and traveling with a guide dog and the flight attendants were so kind, friendly, and helpful towards us. They checked in on us during the flight and they made us feel comfortable and welcomed. There was an hour delay before depature, but overall the flight was a smooth ride. I appreciate that there were no issues on this long flight back home.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

More choices on snacks. Built-in video screen to enjoy entertainment choices.

we landed at cmh ten minutes early but had to sit on tarmac for twenty minutes because a plane was at our gate despite the fact that 3 other gates were open.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

I have a gluten allergy so did have any food

I have a gluten allergy so didn't have any food

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Speaker airport didn't work well, so we couldn't hear the boarding call but the plane was on time leaving and on time arriving took a while for them to open the door and there was a non-disruptive guy who was inebriated a few rows ahead of us. Overall the flight was good and we appreciate the on-time-ness

The plane was freezing and everyone had on their winter coats. I pulled out my sweaters out of my carryon to cover myself and put on an extra pair of socks. They offered NO FREE drinks or snacks on a 6 hour flight. The seats don’t have plugs or charges or any form of entertainment- so I just played my one downloaded game on my phone because I couldn’t sleep because I was too cold. Miserable flight though we landed safely.

Bought round trip tickets. Ended up upgrading to first class. Both flights were new planes but hadn’t been equipped with WiFi and there were no charging ports at my seat despite it being new and first class accommodations.

The flight was on time and the crew was very professional and accommodating. When other airlines are canceling flights Spirit is still flying with on time flights. I have no complaints and will continue to choose Spirit when it is the best option for me.

Very uncomfortable seat. Hard bar under cushion. Flight had no solution except to walk a around at times

Endless, trip oof my life, we still are in in plane waiting for getting off.after 3 hours delay. Not even a glass of water.

It was cheap. Spirit is what it is. I got to my destination and home safely. There was no food or entertainment without paying extra, which is fine. That’s why the flight was inexpensive.

Like: seats that don't move; fast boarding; engaging crew; low-prices; individual gate at LGA; access to restrooms at the gate Dislike: no water on the flight

No leg room. My knee was sore for a day.

It was better than expected. But there were two delays in taking off.

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