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$1,211
Typical prices: $1,055-$1,082
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Cheapest • Avg $1,792 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Melbourne (MSY-MEL)

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

Sat, Jul 25 - Wed, Aug 5
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7:04 pm - 8:15 am
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MEL
22h 11m
1 stop
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10:55 am - 6:33 pm
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MSY
22h 38m
1 stop
$1,211United Airlines
Sat, Jul 25 - Wed, Aug 5
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7:04 pm - 8:15 am
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MEL
22h 11m
1 stop
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9:30 am - 7:51 pm
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MSY
25h 21m
2 stops
$1,215United Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 13
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7:04 pm - 8:15 am
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MEL
22h 11m
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10:00 am - 6:40 pm
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47h 40m
2 stops
$1,225United Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31
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5:32 pm - 7:30 am
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MEL
22h 58m
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10:55 am - 2:57 pm
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MSY
43h 02m
2 stops
$1,231United Airlines
Sat, Jul 25 - Wed, Aug 5
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6:30 am - 8:15 am
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MEL
58h 45m
2 stops
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10:55 am - 9:34 pm
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25h 39m
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$1,232United Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
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6:35 pm - 7:30 am
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MEL
45h 55m
2 stops
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10:00 am - 6:40 pm
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47h 40m
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$1,245United Airlines
Sat, Jul 25 - Wed, Aug 5
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7:04 pm - 8:15 am
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MEL
22h 11m
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10:55 am - 6:33 pm
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22h 38m
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$1,381United Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31
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7:00 am - 7:30 am
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MEL
33h 30m
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10:55 am - 10:45 pm
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26h 50m
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$1,385United Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Jan 5
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6:52 pm - 10:30 am
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22h 38m
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12:45 pm - 8:43 am
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36h 58m
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$1,386United Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Jan 4
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6:52 pm - 10:30 am
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22h 38m
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11:30 am - 10:45 am
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40h 15m
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$1,403United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New Orleans to Melbourne flights

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

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport, 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 New Orleans to Melbourne Airport is November, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,049 and $1,718 respectively.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$1,211
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 56% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking New Orleans to Melbourne flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Orleans to Melbourne Airport was $1,211 for a round-trip ticket.

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

    A passport is required to fly from New Orleans to Melbourne.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New Orleans to Melbourne?

    On your way to Melbourne, you’ll fly out from New Orleans Louis Armstrong. You’ll be landing at Melbourne.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New Orleans to Melbourne, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Orleans to Melbourne are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,511 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,504 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Orleans to Melbourne?

    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 New Orleans to Melbourne.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Melbourne?

    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 Melbourne with an airline and back to New Orleans with another airline. Booking your flights between New Orleans and MEL 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 New Orleans to Melbourne?

    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 Melbourne from New Orleans up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from New Orleans to Melbourne

 
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7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8465 reviews
7.8Comfort
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7.2Food
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My flight home from Knoxville, TN, included a layover in Atlanta. I boarded the aircraft in Zone 5 and although there was limited overhead space, I was able to put my 'backpack' style roller-bag above my seat. Unfortunately, due to continued bad weather, we had to deplane. There were many people who would have missed their connection, so they rebooked. When we were re-boarding, the gate agent welcomed zone 5 and then made an announcement: All roller-bags for zone 5 passengers and higher will need to be gate checked. I promptly pushed the telescoping handle in and held my bag like a backpack. I was able to bring it on board, which was a relief. Upon entering the aircraft it became apparent that there was easily 40% open overhead space. There were audible signs of angry passengers who felt duped into checking their bags when in fact there were noticeably LESS passengers on the aircraft and TONS of overhead space. I'm not sure what kinds of parameters are used to determine when to cut off roller-bags from being brought on board, but it seemed deceptive and underhanded to have so many people get stuck checking their bags when clearly there was ample room for at least one more zone.

4.0 OkayErnest, Jul 2026
TYS - ATL
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My flight home from Knoxville, TN, included a layover in Atlanta. I boarded the aircraft in Zone 5 and although there was limited overhead space, I was able to put my 'backpack' style roller-bag above my seat. Unfortunately, due to continued bad weather, we had to deplane. There were many people who would have missed their connection, so they rebooked. When we were re-boarding, the gate agent welcomed zone 5 and then made an announcement: All roller-bags for zone 5 passengers and higher will need to be gate checked. I promptly pushed the telescoping handle in and held my bag like a backpack. I was able to bring it on board, which was a relief. Upon entering the aircraft it became apparent that there was easily 40% open overhead space. There were audible signs of angry passengers who felt duped into checking their bags when in fact there were noticeably LESS passengers on the aircraft and TONS of overhead space. I'm not sure what kinds of parameters are used to determine when to cut off roller-bags from being brought on board, but it seemed deceptive and underhanded to have so many people get stuck checking their bags when clearly there was ample room for at least one more zone.

MSY had lots of coffee/breakfast options for morning flights. Bathrooms were clean. Lots of filling stations for water bottles. Delta flight was on time. The plane was clean. The staff was friendly and efficient.

Horrible. Faucet in sink not working, wifi not working. Didn’t bring food or snacks

My flight out of Baton Rouge to Atlanta was delayed by a half hour. This got us into Atlanta airport 30 minutes late. I ran through the airport to get to my connecting flight. As I approached the boarding gate, I saw the boarding door was still open and a passenger was being checked in. But when I got to the gate, the boarding agent told me they had already given away my seat and there were no empty seats on that flight. So I had to take a later flight. That has never happened to me before. Very frustrating.

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

Bathrooms dirty sinks clogged. No one seemed to clean them. Plane very old

The plane was very warm upon entering. This was a bigger problem as the weather was cold so people were dressed accordingly.

Overall, the flight from Atlanta to Orlando was acceptable, albeit delayed and the typical temperature issue on the plane (hot) which has become somewhat expected. However, the staff at gate B22 for connecting flight DL1562 was disappointing. And to clarify, there were two gentlemen behind the counter — one pleasant and the other, Larry. Without question, Larry should not be in hospitality. My wife and I were first in line and when Larry walked in behind the desk, my wife greeted him with “Hiii Larrry”. And while she can be bubbly at times, and I get that it was late, the conversation morphed as Larry asked if she was drunk. At first I assumed he was joking (still not appropriate) but he was not. Clearly he was having a bad day or maybe just hates his job. In all cases, his behavior was unacceptable and offensive. The only saving grace is that he was equally rude and dismissive to all of the surrounding guests as well—although, I’m not sure if that is a good thing or not.

It wasn't really their fault it was the horrible winds and we just got unlucky.

It feels like the seats are getting tighter. Was towards the back so maybe they’ve been like this for a while.

The flight was officially delayed 3 times, and was actually later than that. Combined, it was a 3 hour delay, but there was no recognition (miles, voucher, etc). The crew seemed stressed. The captain sounded nervous in his announcements. The flight itself was smooth and uneventful.

Good flight. Efficient boarding and competent flight crew. No problems until we arrived at our destination gate. We were early so there was an aircraft at the gate that had to move before we could pull in. Then, due to the type of aircraft we flew, the cabin door could not be opened until some luggage from the cargo bay was offloaded to preserve center of gravity characteristics. So, that further delayed deplaning. Despite being 20 minutes early on landing, we ended up being 5 to 10 minutes late after all the delays.

United is an incompetent airline. They parked the plane on the tarmac for an hour after arriving because they “didn’t have a gate available” it was actually some sort of lie because as we de planed there were approximately 9 open and manned and empty gates that we walked past. Many people on the flight missed connections for the hour long sit on the tarmac. Utterly baffling and incompetent behavior from United flight ops.

AWFUL. I have had the experience of traveling with many airlines across the world, and hands down United Airlines is the worst. Not one flight was on time, and I don’t think I met one crew member or staff member who wasn’t rude.

They canceled our flight and left us stranded to figure it out

My flight was delayed for a whole day, so I lost a day of my vacation.

Not worth the price of premium class ticket paid, felt more like steerage.

The plane boarded and deplaned twice before the crew timed out. Flight was 7 hours late departing. Horrible experience!

They rerouted flight to LAX. Offered nothing but a 5 hr drive to SBP. No compensation. No regards to our healthy and safety.

Check-in was a little worrying cause we didn't get seat #'s until we asked the flight attendants at the desk. We were concerned that they overbooked the flight. But everything else was great.

Flight was delayed three times and we had an international connecting flight which we would’ve missed but AA manage to find us a flight that allowed us to catch and we made our international flight. However, due to the flight change, I’m in Amman, Jordan missing all 4 bags. It’s been a nightmare. Been waiting since June 17 and today is June 20th. Still without luggage. Customer service wait times are two hours and I get disconnected while waiting. I’ll update when/if my luggage arrives. Every day is costing money in a hotel in Amman. I can’t continue my trip to Palestine until the luggage arrives. Then, I will be updating my review.

Boarding on time and fight was early but they didn't let us off the plane on time so we missed our connecting flight to Japan.

DO NOT BOOK THROUGH AMERICAN AIRLINES IF YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL NEEDS. Great flight, crew etc. it wasn’t full so had space to stretch out Only downside was there was no GF option for my partner. We booked through American and it was a Qantas flight so despite contacting both airlines to confirm, she didn’t have a gluten free meal for the 16 hour flight (nor the flight in the other direction). The flight attendants did their best to accommodate but it was not super substantial.

There was a delay that affected all passengers with connecting flights.

Had to wait a long time for wheelchair in Dallas

Horrible. 4 hrs delayed with no explanation for the multiple push outs of time. Wi-Fi didn’t work properly and air vent above seat was partially clogged. Bathroom sink did not work. Anything else you want to know?

28 hour delay at Fort Worth/Dallas airport, part due to weather which was unavoidable, but various other reasons - no pilot, no fa, mechanical problem, plane too small, too big, crew out of flying time, seat configuration problems.... endless and hourly updates with a different excuse. Finally told us about 3.00 am, that the flight was delayed to hours later.

LIT to DFW - 3 hours late; the entire plane had been boarded before they told us there was a delay due to a weather-related ground stop in Dallas. DFW to MAY - 2+ hours late due to A/C needing to be repaired after everyone had boarded, then when we finally reach the runway, the First Officer timed out and we had to taxi all the way back to the gate and wait for a new one. I arrived in New Orleans 5+ hours later than I should have. Return flights were completely cancelled; rebooked through the app to fly through CLT instead of DFW. MSY to CLT had no issues, but CLT to LIT was delayed 1.25 hrs because flight attendants had not arrived to the airport yet. At least they didn’t make us all sit on the plane to wait for them. I should have driven.

Nice aircraft. Plane was PACKED full and distance between seats was tight. Had it been more than a two hour flight it would not have been tolerable. I had much more knee space on the JetBlue flight I went out on.

Flight attendants had no personality! The looked miserable! My seat was broken in first class. I can’t believe how American Airlines changed. 😞

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