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Cheapest round-trip
$476
Typical prices: $653-$866
Delta
Fri 10/26Mon 10/29
MSY - HNL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$268
Typical prices: $345-$477
United Airlines
Mon 12/10
MSY - HNL • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between New Orleans and Honolulu. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 9 weeks in advance save around 31% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • Avg $634 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 10h 58m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Honolulu (MSY-HNL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New Orleans to Honolulu

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29
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5:20 am - 1:26 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-HNL Honolulu
13h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:25 pm - 1:41 pmHNL  Honolulu-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
13h 16m1 stop Salt Lake City
$476Delta
Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 22
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8:04 am - 4:38 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-HNL Honolulu
13h 34m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
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2:50 pm - 10:10 amHNL  Honolulu-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
14h 20m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$476Delta
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
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7:00 am - 2:08 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-HNL Honolulu
11h 08m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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4:55 pm - 9:28 amHNL  Honolulu-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
12h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$476United Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 22
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12:03 pm - 8:10 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-HNL Honolulu
13h 07m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles Los Angeles
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8:00 pm - 1:13 pmHNL  Honolulu-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
12h 13m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$482United Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 10
American Airlines Logo
9:43 am - 10:19 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-HNL Honolulu
16h 36m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles Los Angeles
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9:40 pm - 1:47 pmHNL  Honolulu-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
12h 07m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$482American Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
American Airlines Logo
12:29 pm - 9:30 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-HNL Honolulu
13h 01m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles Los Angeles
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6:27 pm - 9:03 amHNL  Honolulu-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
10h 36m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$482American Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
Southwest Logo
1:05 pm - 9:20 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-HNL Honolulu
12h 15m2 stops Dallas Love Field San Diego
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9:00 pm - 5:00 pmHNL  Honolulu-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
16h 00m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$595Southwest
Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16
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6:35 am - 2:00 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-HNL Honolulu
11h 25m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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10:05 pm - 5:05 pmHNL  Honolulu-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
15h 00m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$619Southwest
Sat, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:08 pm - 11:15 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-HNL Honolulu
22h 07m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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11:00 pm - 4:05 pmHNL  Honolulu-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
13h 05m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$622Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
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5:18 pm - 11:10 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-HNL Honolulu
21h 52m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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10:25 pm - 4:15 pmHNL  Honolulu-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
13h 50m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$642Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for New Orleans to Honolulu flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from New Orleans to Honolulu with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Honolulu start at $476. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $653 to $866. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $476 on Delta.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Honolulu?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Honolulu, it is 7% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 6% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Honolulu at $626 round-trip.
  • June ($864) and July ($839) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 38% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from New Orleans to Honolulu the cheapest?

Flights from New Orleans to Honolulu are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 31% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for New Orleans to Honolulu flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$268
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.
Flight from New Orleans to Honolulu

When to book flights from New Orleans to Honolulu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New Orleans to Honolulu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your New Orleans to Honolulu flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from New Orleans to Honolulu?

    Flights from New Orleans to Honolulu usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Honolulu (HNL).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from New Orleans to Honolulu?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from New Orleans to Honolulu:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

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

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

    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 38% of one-stop connections
    • Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 27% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 12% of one-stop connections

    Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the New Orleans to Honolulu route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $695 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $789, a difference of $94. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Honolulu?

    Some of the most popular sights in Honolulu are Waikiki Beach, Hawaii Convention Center and Kahala. These are among the most viewed places in Honolulu on KAYAK.

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

    A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Honolulu takes 0h 00m, covering 4,196 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from New Orleans to Honolulu?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New Orleans to Honolulu:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

    The flight takes about 0h 00m.

  • How expensive are last-minute New Orleans to Honolulu flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 23% above the route average of $740. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    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.

  • Have flight prices from New Orleans to Honolulu 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 $476 to $3,698. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from New Orleans to Honolulu looking right now?

    One-way fares from New Orleans to Honolulu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $359, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 58m, compared with 11h 08m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 11h 30m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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

    Honolulu is 5 hours behind New Orleans (Hawaii-Aleutian Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Honolulu Airport (HNL)?

    Honolulu Airport (HNL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Thrifty
    · Dollar
    · Lucky Owl Car Rental
    · Hertz
    · Sixt

  • How much should I expect to pay for a New Orleans to Honolulu flight?

    Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Honolulu range from $653 to $866, with an average of $740 over the past 12 months. Anything below $653 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking New Orleans to Honolulu flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $695 - about $94 less than Friday (12% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 9 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 31% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your New Orleans to Honolulu trip for January. Fares historically average $626 round-trip in that month - typically $238 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Honolulu Airport.
    - Airport Honolulu Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
    - Pacific Marina Inn Airport Hotel
    - Best Western The Plaza Hotel Honolulu Airport

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