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$88 Find Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans

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Cheapest round-trip
$234
Typical prices: $407-$158
Frontier
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MSP - MSY • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$237
Typical prices: $443-$159
Sun Country Air
Sun 5/24Thu 6/4
MSP - MSY • Non-stop
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Delta's free Wi-Fi benefits SkyMiles members onboard.
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Cheap Flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans (MSP-MSY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Minneapolis 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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Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
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10h 56m
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9:55 pm - 9:23 am
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11h 28m
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$234Frontier
Thu, Aug 6 - Sun, Aug 9
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Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 8
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$236Frontier
Sun, May 24 - Thu, Jun 4
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$237Sun Country Air
Sun, May 24 - Thu, May 28
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$238Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Mon, Jun 1
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$239Frontier
Wed, Jun 17 - Sun, Jun 21
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$240Frontier
Sun, May 24 - Tue, May 26
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Thu, May 28 - Sun, May 31
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$245Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Minneapolis to New Orleans flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans departing in June.

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

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

When flying from Minneapolis to New Orleans, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Minneapolis, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to New Orleans is August, where tickets cost $179 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $477 and $469 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Minneapolis 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 $460, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to New Orleans, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$88
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans

  • Does Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport have an onsite hotel?

    Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport does have an onsite hotel, the InterContinental Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Hotel. This multi-story hotel features luxury suites, signature restaurants, and a cocktail bar for travelers' comfort. From this hotel, you can get to your departure terminal in minutes, as it offers quick shuttle services to and from the airport terminals.

  • Does Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport have a children's play area?

    If you are traveling with kids, you are in luck as Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport has two children's play areas in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Each area has an adult seating area, a mock plane, and an air control tower fitted with slides. The airport also features a giant statue of Snoopy at the entrance of Terminal 1, which provides a perfect photo opportunity for you and your kids.

  • Does Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport have pet relief centers?

    Yes, there are pet relief spots within and outside the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport terminal. The airport's indoor pet relief center is near Shake Shack on the route to Concourse B in the main terminal, while the outdoor pet relief area is found outside the terminal on Level 1, between the main terminal and the parking garage.

  • Can I get from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to downtown New Orleans via public transport?

    Yes, the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) offers express bus shuttles from the airport's terminal to downtown New Orleans. The shuttle makes nine daily trips between the airport and Elk Place on Canal Street in downtown New Orleans. Although these shuttles are reliable, they are slower than taxis. Hence, if you are in a hurry, it's in your best interest to board a taxi.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans was $88 for a one-way ticket and $234 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Minneapolis to New Orleans.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Minneapolis to New Orleans flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $447 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $479 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis with another airline. Booking your flights between Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to New Orleans

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $95 or less one-way and $258 or less round-trip.
  • Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) has an all-free stop area for traveling servicemen and women called the Armed Forces Service Center. Located at the entrance of Concourses A and B in Terminal 1, the center serves as the resting area for active service members and their dependents as they wait for their flights.
  • If you require help at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, you're welcome to use the Airport Assistance Phones located throughout the airport. Use the phones to get help or information by dialing 201 from 8 am to 10 pm and 228 from 10 pm through to 8 pm.
  • Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport has a world-class mall called the MSP Mall, located next to Terminal 1. If you still have time to spare before your flight, you can visit the airport mall to shop or grab something to eat.
  • Suppose you need some alone time on arrival at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). In that case, visit the airport's meditation room. Located on Level 2 of the airside side of the main terminal, the meditation room is an ideal place for you to rest and recharge your body and spirit before heading out.
  • If you are traveling with a person with a hidden disability such as autism, and you need help, visit the Customer Service Desk located by the Baggage Claim Area for a sunflower lanyard or bracelet once you get to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. This will allow staff members and volunteers at the airport to identify you discreetly.

Prefer to fly direct from Minneapolis to New Orleans?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Minneapolis St Paul to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
Find which airlines fly direct from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Minneapolis St Paul to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

Delta

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Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

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Delta,Sun Country Air

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Direct returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Minneapolis St Paul

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Delta

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Delta

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Delta,Sun Country Air

Delta,Sun Country Air

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Delta

Delta

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Delta

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

 
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4305 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
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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.

2.0 MediocreJoshua, May 2026
TPA - LAS
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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.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

First time I've had to use the disabled accommodations. And I could not have had a better experience with Southwest, i was having trouble getting from one terminal to another due to my heart failure. And the next thing I know a Southwest agent had made sure. I had a wheelchair at all my flights. Can't thank them enough.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

We waited in the airplane for over 45 min for a southwest employee to make the flight. This cause over half the plane to miss their connecting flight in Denver. When we confronted the desk upon arrival, they told us the only flight they had was the next day leaving at 8:50 pm!!! Or they offered to get us to Burbank or LA, but after that we were on our own to get back to Santa Barbara. I paid for a flight from sba to bna bna to sba. My re entry into mom mode has been 💯 rough because of southwest mistake with my flight. And now I’m leaving to Reno tomorrow for a vballl tournament and just discovered that my leg in Vegas has me and my 3 kids on a stand by flight even though I had booked these ticket last year November!! Do better southwest!

Seats in Delta Main are unbelievably close to the seat in front of. Hard to get a backpack under the seat.

The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

In ATL they have two sets of departure screens. Follow what is on your airline's departure board - the ATL Airport Authority departure board had completely incorrect details about the gate assignment for my flight, which would have made me miss boarding.

Flight was delayed it was hot while sitting on the plane, one engine was working on the plane until they had to do some jimmy rigging down the runway in order for the other engine to charge up. It was ridiculous

The flight was very good and the staff was very friendly and helpful!

The only thing I would say is we tried to get on a standby earlier flight, but with our fair we couldn’t. That seems senseless to leave with open seats..

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

In a world of delays, Delta was on time both ways! Boarding was fast and efficient. Staff was friendly. AND wifi worked.

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

Flight was delayed, we could have been notified earlier and in a consistent manner. App was not refreshing for another passenger to get the latest flight status. We could have stayed and waited at the hotel instead of waiting at the airport had we known the flight was going to delayed for more than 5 hours. The toilet is too tight, and needs to be cleaned more frequently (every hour). The entertainment screen froze, the touch screen not responding to touch. We were upgraded to comfort, it is more comfortable than regular economy seats.

not sure why you ask about food, I n3ver get food on flights except maybe cookies or pretzels. wifi was slow and in and out most of the flight not good.

Cancelled BOYH legs of our flight home 30 min before initial boarding

Cancelled the flight half hour before boarding. Then cancelled the connecting flight too.

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

I would like a refund for the extra cost the seat I paid for. An oversized person sat next to me and I couldn’t fit on my seat and had to move to another seat.

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

The flight was delayed about an hour for a maintenance specialist to approve the maintenance repair

This flight was delayed but it worked in my favor because my Atlanta to Dallas flight was delayed.

This was a hard flight. 3 delays out of OKC (1 on the Tarmac). Delay in Atlanta coming to Dallas. total travel time was the equivalent of driving from OKC to Atlanta.

Like: flights are on time, good boarding process Can improve: planes are old, improve entertainment and make space more comfortable

Boarding and crew were great, but seats are terribly uncomfortable. No food or entertainment options.

Everything went very smoothly! Thanks for a great first experience flying with small children!

Crew members great. Everything else a 0! Got on plane at 530am. Got de boarded for mechanical issue. Supposed to leave by 830 am. Zero communication from gate agents. Then supposed to leave by 230pm. Then delayed till 330pm. Still zero communication with gate agents. All they would say is if you have an issue call the 1800 number. You call and sit on hold minimum 45 minutes for zero answer. Finally board at 345pm didn’t take off till after 4pm! Sat in airport for 11 hours with 4 adults and 3 kids. Finally offered a $100 (we are sorry) voucher for next trip. Missed whole day in Florida had to change reservations in Florida! Absolute joke of an airline! And I usually really like sun country.

Booked through Kayak for $236. They canceled the flight unknown to me; retaining $100 for canceling it. Found out when I went to check in. Rebooked the same flight for $400. Incredibly disappointed. The Sun Country part was as to be expected. Crowded, no food, no arm room but got me where I wanted to go.

3 seperate extremely rude unhelpful staff. Delayed flight. Lost my bag

Sat between 2 big men. I was uncomfortable. Flight was delayed twice. About 2 hours altogether.

It was a good experience. I do wish the seats were roomier. Also, I did not like being charged for my carry on bag

Exceptional take off and landing in snow and wind…thank you to the well skilled pilots!

I liked entertainment system being downloaded on my iPad. The selections were limited but I appreciated being able to use my own screen. The flight was just fine. My only issue was both terminals being far from the main airport. Especially stoning at LAX near midnight and having to wait for a bus to take us to baggage pickup. Very inconvenient.

Just fine but comfort is always an issue since the seats are so close

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

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