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Cheapest round-trip
$482
Typical prices: $551-$789
American Airlines
Sun 10/21Sat 10/27
MSY - KOA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$401
Typical prices: $349-$451
Delta
Thu 9/6
MSY - KOA • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between New Orleans and Kailua-Kona. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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March
Cheapest • 25% price drop
January
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $648 (round-trip)
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)
Shortest trip • 11h 46m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Kailua-Kona (MSY-KOA)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New Orleans to Kailua-Kona

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27
American Airlines Logo
5:41 am - 3:17 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-KOA Kona Intl
14h 36m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles Los Angeles
American Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 1:41 pmKOA  Kona Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
10h 56m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$482American Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
American Airlines Logo
2:36 pm - 2:03 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-KOA Kona Intl
28h 27m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 1:41 pmKOA  Kona Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
10h 56m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$534American Airlines
Sat, Jan 9 - Thu, Jan 14
Delta Logo
7:10 pm - 3:00 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-KOA Kona Intl
23h 50m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Salt Lake City
Delta Logo
9:40 pm - 1:10 pmKOA  Kona Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
11h 30m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$556Delta
Mon, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 19
Delta Logo
7:10 pm - 6:54 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-KOA Kona Intl
27h 44m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Delta Logo
10:45 pm - 8:42 pmKOA  Kona Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
17h 57m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$561Delta
Mon, Jan 11 - Sat, Jan 16
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 4:54 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-KOA Kona Intl
12h 54m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 8:43 amKOA  Kona Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
14h 28m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl
$578United Airlines
Mon, Jan 11 - Sat, Jan 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:08 pm - 12:47 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-KOA Kona Intl
23h 39m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Honolulu
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:45 pm - 4:05 pmKOA  Kona Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
15h 20m2 stops Honolulu Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$583Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 11 - Sat, Jan 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:08 pm - 3:43 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-KOA Kona Intl
26h 35m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Honolulu
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:15 pm - 4:05 pmKOA  Kona Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
19h 50m2 stops Honolulu Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$583Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
Southwest Logo
6:50 am - 12:45 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-KOA Kona Intl
10h 55m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Southwest Logo
8:35 pm - 1:25 pmKOA  Kona Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
11h 50m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$608Southwest
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
United Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 3:43 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-KOA Kona Intl
12h 23m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
1:08 pm - 8:46 amKOA  Kona Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
14h 38m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl
$614United Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Sun, Jan 10
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 1:40 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-KOA Kona Intl
10h 45m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Southwest Logo
9:30 pm - 1:45 pmKOA  Kona Intl-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
12h 15m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$680Southwest
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Price, demand and travel trends for New Orleans to Kailua-Kona flights

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

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

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Kailua-Kona start at $482. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $551 to $789. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $482 on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Kailua-Kona?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Kailua-Kona, it is 12% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 54% 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 Kailua-Kona?

  • March is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Kailua-Kona at $515 round-trip.
  • December ($1,341) and June ($1,169) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 160% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for New Orleans to Kailua-Kona flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$401
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 42% increase in price.
Flight from New Orleans to Kailua-Kona

When to book flights from New Orleans to Kailua-Kona

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New Orleans to Kailua-Kona 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 Kailua-Kona 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 Kailua-Kona?

    Flights from New Orleans to Kailua-Kona usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Kona Intl (KOA).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from New Orleans to Kailua-Kona?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from New Orleans to Kailua-Kona.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from New Orleans to Kailua-Kona pass through?

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

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 22% of one-stop connections
    • Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 22% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 20% of one-stop connections

    Denver Intl (DEN) 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 Kailua-Kona?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 43% on the New Orleans to Kailua-Kona route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $609 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,058, a difference of $449. 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 long is a flight from New Orleans to Kailua-Kona?

    A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Kailua-Kona takes 0h 00m, covering 4,128 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from New Orleans to Kailua-Kona?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New Orleans to Kailua-Kona:

    • 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.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from New Orleans to Kailua-Kona?

    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 Kailua-Kona 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 $482 to $4,790. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from New Orleans to Kailua-Kona looking right now?

    One-way fares from New Orleans to Kailua-Kona are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $499, which is 19% above the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 39m, compared with 11h 46m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 12h 15m via Denver Intl (DEN).

  • What is the time difference between New Orleans and Kailua-Kona?

    Kailua-Kona 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 Kona Intl Airport (KOA)?

    Kona Intl Airport (KOA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Dollar
    · Thrifty
    · Budget
    · Hertz
    · Sixt

  • How much should I expect to pay for a New Orleans to Kailua-Kona flight?

    Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Kailua-Kona range from $551 to $789, with an average of $685 over the past 12 months. Anything below $551 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking New Orleans to Kailua-Kona 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 Tuesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $609 - about $449 less than Saturday (42% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your New Orleans to Kailua-Kona trip for March. Fares historically average $515 round-trip in that month - typically $826 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

Everything you need to know for your flight from New Orleans to Kailua-Kona

Information on your arrival and departure airports

New Orleans (MSY)
Kailua-Kona (KOA)