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Today’s best flight deals from Atlanta to New Orleans

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Atlanta to New Orleans

June 30 - July 4

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Best
Earliest

ATL - New Orleans

$111

$85

Round trip

October 6 - November 2

ATL - New Orleans

$91

$88

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October 6 - October 27

ATL - New Orleans

$91

$88

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October 6 - October 20

ATL - New Orleans

$95

$88

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October 6 - October 9

ATL - New Orleans

$109

$88

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October 6 - October 13

ATL - New Orleans

$105

$88

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October 6 - October 26

ATL - New Orleans

$91

$88

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October 6 - November 3

ATL - New Orleans

$91

$92

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October 6 - November 4

ATL - New Orleans

$91

$92

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October 7 - October 14

ATL - New Orleans

$105

$94

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Insights for flights from Atlanta to New Orleans

Fares for cheap flights from Atlanta to New Orleans typically range from $64–$281, with a median of $102. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals may require some flexibility.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Atlanta to New Orleans? The data indicates that May is the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of just $63. Following closely, April offers a median fare of $84, and June also presents a good value with a median of $94.
A typical journey from Atlanta to New Orleans takes about 3h 31m, including connections. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 684 km. Most itineraries connect at least once, with a meaningful share being non-stop. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is 2.
For direct flights from Atlanta to New Orleans, 61.1% of recent fares were non-stop, meaning a meaningful share are non-stop, while the rest connect once. When itineraries do include connections, the median number of stopovers is 2. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find suitable fares.

How much is a round trip from Atlanta to New Orleans

Regular price: $85 - $177

Prices for flights from Atlanta to New Orleans are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Atlanta to New Orleans typically range from $85 to $177. The current lowest deal is $85 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Jun 30-Jul 4.

now $85

Low $85

High $177

The cheapest time to fly from Atlanta to New Orleans

The cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to New Orleans is May, with a median price of $63. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $432. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

May

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Direct flights from Atlanta to New Orleans

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Last-minute flights going from Atlanta to New Orleans

Tue, Jun 30

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ATL - New Orleans

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Atlanta (ATL) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$111

$85

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ATL - New Orleans

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Atlanta (ATL) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$111

$101

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ATL - New Orleans

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Atlanta (ATL) - New Orleans (MSY)

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$111

$101

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ATL - New Orleans

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Atlanta (ATL) - New Orleans (MSY)

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ATL - New Orleans

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Atlanta (ATL) - New Orleans (MSY)

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$108

$125

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Sat, Jul 4

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ATL - New Orleans

Atlanta (ATL) - New Orleans (MSY)

$194

$143

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Atlanta to New Orleans

4 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 1

$208  →  $144

31%

1 night

Jul 7 - Jul 8

$189  →  $129

32%

1 night

Aug 4 - Aug 5

$188  →  $129

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Aug 25 - Aug 26

$187  →  $129

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Popular Airports to fly from Atlanta to New Orleans

Atlanta - New Orleans route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Atlanta to New Orleans are above the typical level, with a median of $102.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, May has the cheapest median price at $63, followed by April at $84.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 31m on average.

The typical flight duration from Atlanta to New Orleans is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

61.1% of deals are direct flights.

Most deals are for direct flights, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Atlanta to New Orleans appear frequently, more than once a day.

Atlanta main airports to depart from

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to New Orleans.

📍 ~15 km from Atlanta city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$85

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a convenient arrival point for New Orleans.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$85

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Gulfport–Biloxi International (GPT)

Gulfport–Biloxi International is a useful alternative, especially for direct access via the I-10 corridor, offering full cabin class variety.

📍 ~135 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$195

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

Baton Rouge Metropolitan is a practical alternative due to its very close proximity and consistent service to major US hubs.

📍 ~120 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$339

Lafayette Regional (LFT)

Lafayette Regional is a reliable regional airport with full-service options, ideal for travelers on the western side of the New Orleans area.

📍 ~200 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$339

Mobile Regional (MOB)

Mobile Regional is a good alternative for eastbound travelers, providing a decent selection of legacy carriers.

📍 ~200 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$299

Pensacola International (PNS)

Cheapest

Pensacola International offers significantly higher passenger volume and flight options, with competitive pricing due to higher carrier density.

📍 ~270 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$178

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Atlanta to New Orleans is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for tickets was around $182. Booking 7-13 days out saw prices increase to an average of $304, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure resulted in an average price of $235. For travelers planning further ahead, tickets booked 60+ days in advance had an average price of $251, and those booked 28-59 days out averaged $216.

A flight from Atlanta to New Orleans is considered a good deal if you find it for $64 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed across the trailing quarter. The median price for this route over the same period was $102, indicating that half of all tickets were sold for this amount or less. Prices can go up to $281 or more for the upper quartile of fares.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Atlanta to New Orleans are May, April, and June. May typically offers the lowest median price at $63. April follows with a median price of $84, and June has a median price of $94. The annual median price for this route is $102, making these months particularly attractive for budget-conscious travelers.