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Cheapest round-trip
$182
Typical prices: $408-$585
Frontier
Fri 12/14Fri 1/5
MSY - SLC • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$529
Typical prices: $499-$630
Delta
Sat 12/22Fri 12/28
MSY - SLC • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Delta. Average duration is 3h 48m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 25 weeks in advance save around 46% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $266 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 13m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Salt Lake City (MSY-SLC)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New Orleans to Salt Lake City

Mon, Dec 14 - Tue, Jan 5
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9:38 pm - 1:20 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SLC Salt Lake City
16h 42m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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4:24 pm - 11:10 amSLC  Salt Lake City-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
41h 46m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$182Frontier
Thu, Jan 7 - Tue, Jan 12
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8:15 pm - 3:29 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SLC Salt Lake City
20h 14m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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5:04 pm - 8:31 amSLC  Salt Lake City-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
38h 27m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$195Multiple Airlines
Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 14
Frontier Logo
9:38 pm - 1:20 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SLC Salt Lake City
16h 42m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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2:07 pm - 8:53 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 46m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$220Frontier
Tue, Feb 16 - Sat, Feb 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 1:10 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SLC Salt Lake City
17h 55m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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2:05 pm - 5:25 amSLC  Salt Lake City-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
14h 20m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$231Multiple Airlines
Sat, Dec 19 - Tue, Dec 29
Southwest Logo
7:30 pm - 12:30 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SLC Salt Lake City
6h 00m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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4:50 pm - 11:30 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
$427Southwest
Wed, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 19
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5:50 am - 10:25 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SLC Salt Lake City
5h 35m1 stop Denver Intl
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12:30 pm - 9:05 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 35m1 stop Austin Bergstrom
$427Southwest
Tue, Dec 22 - Tue, Dec 29
Delta Logo
1:16 pm - 4:05 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SLC Salt Lake City
3h 49mnonstop
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9:25 am - 1:46 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
3h 21mnonstop
$529Delta
Fri, Jan 1 - Fri, Jan 8
Delta Logo
1:16 pm - 4:05 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SLC Salt Lake City
3h 49mnonstop
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9:25 am - 1:46 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
3h 21mnonstop
$529Delta
Sat, Jan 2 - Tue, Jan 5
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:41 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SLC Salt Lake City
5h 41m1 stop Denver Intl
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2:35 pm - 9:36 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 01m1 stop Denver Intl
$559United Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5
United Airlines Logo
3:46 pm - 1:09 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SLC Salt Lake City
22h 23m3 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Francisco
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7:00 am - 9:22 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
13h 22m1 stop Denver Intl
$626United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for New Orleans to Salt Lake City flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Salt Lake City?

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Salt Lake City typically range from $408 to $585. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $182, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Salt Lake City?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Salt Lake City. It’s 4% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 6% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Salt Lake City?

•October is the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans to Salt Lake City at $404 round-trip.
•December ($578) and July ($539) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 43% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from New Orleans to Salt Lake City the cheapest?

Flights from New Orleans to Salt Lake City are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 46% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from New Orleans to Salt Lake City

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on MSY

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.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SLC

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Key details for New Orleans to Salt Lake City flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$86
Beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 25% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from New Orleans to Salt Lake City

When to book flights from New Orleans to Salt Lake City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New Orleans to Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New Orleans to Salt Lake City:

    • Earliest: departs at 1:16 pm and lands at 5:04 pm
    • Latest: departs at 5:12 pm and lands at 9:00 pm.

    The flight takes about 3h 48m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from New Orleans to Salt Lake City?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from New Orleans to Salt Lake City:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from New Orleans to Salt Lake City?

    A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Salt Lake City takes 3h 48m, covering 1,426 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from New Orleans to Salt Lake City?

    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 Salt Lake City flight?

    Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Salt Lake City range from $408 to $585, with an average of $510 over the past 12 months. Anything below $408 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute New Orleans to Salt Lake City flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 38% above the $510 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from New Orleans to Salt Lake City?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $266 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $551 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from New Orleans to Salt Lake City?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from New Orleans to Salt Lake City?

    The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

  • How are flight departures from New Orleans to Salt Lake City spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on New Orleans to Salt Lake City flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from New Orleans to Salt Lake City 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 $195 to $1,702. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on New Orleans to Salt Lake City flights?

    Delta is the only airline on the New Orleans to Salt Lake City route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from New Orleans to Salt Lake City looking right now?

    One-way fares from New Orleans to Salt Lake City are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $229.

  • What car rental options are available at Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)?

    Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $61 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • NU Car
    • Fox
    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Thrifty

  • Which airports can I use when flying from New Orleans to Salt Lake City?

    Flights from New Orleans to Salt Lake City usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Salt Lake City (SLC).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from New Orleans to Salt Lake City pass through?

    One-stop flights from New Orleans to Salt Lake City most commonly connect through:

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 63% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 5% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 5% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from New Orleans to Salt Lake City. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $490 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $545, a difference of $55.

    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 Salt Lake City?

    Only Delta operates flights between New Orleans and Salt Lake City.

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

    Flying via Houston Hobby (HOU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 13m, compared with 5h 23m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 5h 31m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What is the time difference between New Orleans and Salt Lake City?

    Salt Lake City is 1 hour behind New Orleans (Mountain Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Salt Lake City?

    Some of the most popular sights in Salt Lake City are Salt Palace Convention Center, Delta Center and Temple Square. These are among the most viewed places in Salt Lake City on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on New Orleans to Salt Lake City flights?

    Among airlines operating New Orleans to Salt Lake City flights:

    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on New Orleans to Salt Lake City flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking New Orleans to Salt Lake City 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 Monday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Monday flights average $490, about $55 less than Friday fares (10% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 46% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your New Orleans to Salt Lake City trip for October. Fares historically average $404 round-trip in that month - typically $174 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Airport (LAS) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $266 round-trip on this route - about $285 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Salt Lake City Airport.

    • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Salt Lake City Airport
    • Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salt Lake City Airport
    • La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salt Lake City Airport

Prefer to fly direct from New Orleans to Salt Lake City?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Salt Lake City Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Salt Lake City

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Salt Lake City to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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