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Cheapest round-trip
$258
Typical prices: $344-$450
Frontier
Mon 11/19Thu 11/22
MSY - MKE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$106
Typical prices: $168-$399
Frontier
Sat 11/24
MSY - MKE • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between New Orleans and Milwaukee. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • Avg $315 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 13m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Milwaukee (MSY-MKE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New Orleans to Milwaukee

Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22
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9:07 pm - 5:26 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
20h 19m1 stop Orlando
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6:11 pm - 6:00 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
23h 49m1 stop Orlando
$258Frontier
Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 17
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6:15 pm - 10:20 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
4h 05m1 stop Nashville Intl
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7:05 am - 1:10 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 05m1 stop Nashville Intl
$281Southwest
Tue, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 14
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6:29 am - 11:48 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
5h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:20 am - 12:01 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$281Delta
Wed, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 15
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7:40 am - 2:05 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
6h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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10:55 am - 3:31 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
4h 36m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$281Delta
Thu, Dec 10 - Tue, Dec 15
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5:45 pm - 9:30 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
3h 45m1 stop Lambert-St Louis
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11:30 am - 4:10 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
4h 40m1 stop Kansas City
$281Southwest
Thu, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 1
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6:55 am - 12:46 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
5h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:21 pm - 8:53 amMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
14h 32m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$314American Airlines
Sun, Dec 13 - Tue, Dec 15
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7:00 am - 11:28 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
4h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:30 am - 1:08 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
4h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$330United Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 14
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7:04 am - 11:28 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
4h 24m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:00 am - 4:08 pmMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
11h 08m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl
$386United Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 1
American Airlines Logo
10:24 am - 10:04 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
23h 40m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Charlotte Douglas
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6:21 pm - 8:53 amMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
14h 32m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$396American Airlines
Mon, Dec 7 - Fri, Dec 18
Frontier Logo
9:30 am - 5:18 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-MKE Milwaukee-Mitchell
7h 48m1 stop Orlando
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5:47 pm - 8:05 amMKE  Milwaukee-Mitchell-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
14h 18m1 stop Orlando
$406Frontier
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Price, demand and travel trends for New Orleans to Milwaukee flights

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

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

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Milwaukee typically range from $344 to $450. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $258, on Frontier.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Milwaukee. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 30% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Milwaukee?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Milwaukee at $287 round-trip.
•August ($487) and October ($477) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 69% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Key details for New Orleans to Milwaukee flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$106
Beat the crowds with an average 67% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 109% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from New Orleans to Milwaukee

When to book flights from New Orleans to Milwaukee

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New Orleans to Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

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

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

    • Earliest: departs at 11:40 am and lands at 2:07 pm
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 pm and lands at 2:27 pm.

    The flight takes about 2h 27m.

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

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from New Orleans to Milwaukee.

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

    A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Milwaukee takes 2h 27m, covering 904 miles.

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

    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.

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

    Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Milwaukee range from $344 to $450, with an average of $381 over the past 12 months. Anything below $344 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from New Orleans to Milwaukee 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 $258 to $2,184. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from New Orleans to Milwaukee are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $206, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE)?

    Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $67 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Sixt

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

    Flights from New Orleans to Milwaukee usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Milwaukee-Mitchell (MKE).

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

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 58% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Nashville Intl (BNA) - 6% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 4% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from New Orleans to Milwaukee. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $349 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $496, a difference of $147.

    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 airlines fly from New Orleans to Milwaukee?

    2 airlines operate flights between New Orleans and Milwaukee. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Delta
    • Southwest

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

    Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 13m, compared with 4h 37m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 4h 37m via Dallas Love Field (DAL).

  • What popular places can I visit in Milwaukee?

    Some of the most popular sights in Milwaukee are Fiserv Forum, Riverside Theater and Pabst Theater. These are among the most viewed places in Milwaukee on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking New Orleans to Milwaukee flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Friday flights average $349, about $147 less than Sunday fares (30% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your New Orleans to Milwaukee trip for January. Fares historically average $287 round-trip in that month - typically $200 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport.

    • Best Western Plus Milwaukee Airport Hotel & Conference Center
    • Hampton Inn Milwaukee-Airport
    • Super 8 by Wyndham Milwaukee Airport

Prefer to fly direct from New Orleans to Milwaukee?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Milwaukee-Mitchell

Monday

Delta,Southwest

Delta,Southwest

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Direct returns

Milwaukee-Mitchell to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Friday

Southwest

Southwest

Saturday

Delta

Delta

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