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Cheapest round-trip
$211
Typical prices: $297-$472
Frontier
Wed 9/16Mon 9/21
SLC - MSY • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$405
Typical prices: $359-$539
JetBlue
Thu 9/17Mon 9/21
SLC - MSY • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Delta. Average duration is 3h 21m
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Cheapest • Avg $270 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 06m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Salt Lake City to New Orleans (SLC-MSY)

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

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21
Frontier Logo
11:40 am - 9:53 amSLC  Salt Lake City-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
21h 13m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:17 pm - 3:21 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SLC Salt Lake City
23h 04m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Denver Intl
$211Frontier
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
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11:40 am - 9:53 amSLC  Salt Lake City-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
21h 13m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:17 pm - 3:21 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SLC Salt Lake City
23h 04m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Denver Intl
$213Frontier
Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5
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8:24 pm - 5:00 amSLC  Salt Lake City-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 36m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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5:17 pm - 11:59 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SLC Salt Lake City
31h 42m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Denver Intl
$230Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5
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8:24 pm - 5:00 amSLC  Salt Lake City-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 36m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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10:48 am - 10:41 amMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SLC Salt Lake City
24h 53m1 stop Denver Intl
$241Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 8
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11:00 am - 6:30 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 30m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:00 am - 12:05 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SLC Salt Lake City
7h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
$353Southwest
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16
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10:20 am - 4:55 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 35m1 stop Houston Hobby
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2:45 pm - 10:15 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SLC Salt Lake City
8h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$362Southwest
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
American Airlines Logo
11:38 am - 11:27 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
10h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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10:56 am - 9:58 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SLC Salt Lake City
12h 02m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$383American Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 19
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5:00 am - 10:58 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
16h 58m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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11:16 am - 11:45 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SLC Salt Lake City
13h 29m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$393American Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
Delta Logo
7:58 am - 11:35 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
14h 37m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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1:50 pm - 4:32 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SLC Salt Lake City
3h 42mnonstop
$481Delta
Mon, Dec 21 - Fri, Dec 25
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9:30 am - 1:51 pmSLC  Salt Lake City-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
3h 21mnonstop
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7:15 am - 10:14 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-SLC Salt Lake City
15h 59m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$528Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Salt Lake City to New Orleans flights

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

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

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to New Orleans from Salt Lake City usually cost between $320 and $539 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $211 on Frontier (Sep 16-Sep 21).

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Salt Lake City to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Salt Lake City to New Orleans, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from New Orleans, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Salt Lake City to New Orleans, 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 Salt Lake City to New Orleans is November, where tickets cost $358 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $579 and $564 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Salt Lake City to New Orleans?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $358, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Salt Lake City to New Orleans?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Salt Lake City to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Salt Lake City to New Orleans, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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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.

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Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$101
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Salt Lake City to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Salt Lake City to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Salt Lake City to New Orleans

  • Is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) a hub?

    Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) is a hub for Delta Air Lines that offers both international and domestic flights. The airline has a huge airport presence and offers clients a comprehensive and extensive network of flight interconnectivity. Other airlines that operate a noteworthy number of flights are Alaska and Southwest Airlines, but they have no hubs at the airport.

  • How can I get downtown from Louis Armstrong, New Orleans International Airport (MSY)?

    If you are looking for a cheaper way of getting downtown from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), hop onto a Veterans-Airport (E1) bus that takes roughly 50 minutes. You can also take a taxi, a faster option, to the loading zone outside Baggage Claim Level 1, Door 7 at the Arrivals Curb. The journey takes about 18 minutes over 11 miles via taxi.

  • Can infants travel with American Airlines?

    Infants are allowed to fly on American Airlines from the tender age of 2. Infants fly without additional fees on their guardian's laps in the same cabin class booked by the guardian. It's important to note that guardian must be 16 years old and above. Additionally, infants as young as 48 hours old can travel, but guardians must submit a medical clearance form that they have fully and duly signed.

  • Can I order a special meal on Delta Air Lines?

    Delta Air Lines offers special meals on board upon advance notice. The notice must be placed up to 24 h before your flight's departure. A wide range of meals varies from low-cholesterol, low-sodium, vegetarian and diabetic. On reaching the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) it is pertinent to inform them about the meal you ordered and confirm with the flight attendant upon boarding the flight.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Salt Lake City to New Orleans?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Salt Lake City to New Orleans was $101 for a one-way ticket and $211 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Salt Lake City to New Orleans?

    Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Salt Lake City to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Salt Lake City to New Orleans?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Salt Lake City to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Salt Lake City to New Orleans?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Salt Lake City to New Orleans?

    There are nonstop flights from Salt Lake City to New Orleans on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Salt Lake City to New Orleans, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Salt Lake City to New Orleans are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $439 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $538 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Salt Lake City to New Orleans?

    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 Salt Lake City to New Orleans.

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

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

    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 New Orleans with an airline and back to Salt Lake City with another airline. Booking your flights between Salt Lake City and MSY 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 Salt Lake City to New Orleans?

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Salt Lake City to New Orleans

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $559 or less round-trip.
  • Traveling children aged 5 and 14 can fly alone under the unaccompanied minor services provided by United Airlines. These minors must be booked on direct flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to New Orleans (MSY). All minors aged between 15 and 17 who can fly solo are regular passengers, but can use the unaccompanied minor service at an additional fee.
  • Time-bared passengers can hop into a taxi downtown or board a TRAX Light Rail. Taxis are the fastest means of getting to the airport. It takes roughly 15 to 20 minutes to get to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), located 7.5 miles from downtown. TRAX Light Rail is cheaper, but will take approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
  • If you are seeking to get to New Orleans from Salt Lake City, you can book a flight with Southwest Airlines. The airline has a policy for regulating the flying of expectant mothers. Future mothers can fly as regular passengers from week 1 to week 28. After the 28th week, all expectant mothers are required to submit a valid medical clearance certificate from a doctor. SouthWest advises against flying after 38 weeks.
  • If you are traveling with United Airlines, it is essential to note that you can carry checked baggage on Economy and Premium Economy weighing up to 50 lbs. If your reservation is Business Class, First Class, or Polaris Business Class, you can have baggage weighing up to 70 lbs. The maximum dimension of checked baggage allowed is 30 × 20 × 12 inches, plus the wheels and handles.
  • American Airlines provide special services for senior citizens from Salt Lake City to New Orleans. All senior citizens are allowed to board their flights earlier than everyone else. If you have a challenge in hearing and vision, it is pertinent to notify the airline in advance for assistance. Additionally, dedicated flight attendants are willing and committed to offering wheelchair services over long distances within the airport premises.

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

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Salt Lake City to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
Find which airlines fly direct from Salt Lake City Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Salt Lake City to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

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Saturday

Delta

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Sunday

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Salt Lake City

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

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Delta

Wednesday

Delta

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Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

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