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July 7 - July 22

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DFW - New Orleans

$173

$55

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July 14 - July 21

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DFW - New Orleans

$196

$55

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July 14 - July 28

Cheapest

DFW - New Orleans

$175

$55

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July 7 - July 21

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DFW - New Orleans

$176

$55

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July 21 - July 29

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DFW - New Orleans

$187

$55

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July 15 - July 28

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DFW - New Orleans

$175

$55

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July 7 - July 15

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Best

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DFW - New Orleans

$193

$55

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July 15 - July 22

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DFW - New Orleans

$196

$55

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July 14 - July 22

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DFW - New Orleans

$191

$55

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July 15 - July 21

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DFW - New Orleans

$196

$55

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Insights for flights from Dallas to New Orleans

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Dallas to New Orleans connect at least once, with only 19.9% of recent fares being non-stop. When a connection is involved, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This indicates that travelers often plan for at least one layover when flying this route, making it important to consider total travel time.

Right now, fares from Dallas to New Orleans are typically $176–$513, with a median of $313. Current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 10% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a deal might require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial for tracking fare changes.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Dallas to New Orleans? The most affordable months to fly are typically May, with a median fare of $109, followed closely by April at a median of $110. March also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $130, making spring an opportune time for budget-conscious travelers.

A typical journey from Dallas to New Orleans takes about 13h 37m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover, extending the total travel time beyond the direct flight duration. Travelers should factor in this extended journey time when planning their trip.

How much is a round trip from Dallas to New Orleans

Regular price: $127 - $265

Prices for flights from Dallas to New Orleans are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $127 and $265. The current lowest deal is $55 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Jul 7-Jul 22.

now $55

Low $127

High $265

The cheapest time to fly from Dallas to New Orleans

The cheapest month to fly from DFW to MSY is May, with a median price of $109. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $535. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $109

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $535

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Direct flights from Dallas to New Orleans

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Dallas to New Orleans

Tue, Jun 30

⌛ Last-Minute

DAL - New Orleans

Dallas (DAL) - New Orleans (MSY)

$541

$133

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - New Orleans

Dallas (DFW) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$173

$55

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - New Orleans

Dallas (DFW) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$176

$55

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - New Orleans

Dallas (DFW) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$193

$55

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - New Orleans

Dallas (DFW) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$209

$55

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

DFW - New Orleans

Dallas (DFW) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$197

$55

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 8 - Sep 12

$980 → $145

85%

1 night

Sep 8 - Sep 9

$977 → $157

84%

2 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 16

$996 → $179

82%

3 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 9

$980 → $167

83%

Popular Airports to fly from Dallas to New Orleans

Dallas - New Orleans route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Dallas to New Orleans are below the typical level at $55.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the cheapest prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Dallas to New Orleans, with a median price of $109.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 13h 37m

The median flight time from Dallas to New Orleans is 13 hours and 37 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 80.1% of deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights from Dallas to New Orleans in recent deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Dallas to New Orleans appear frequently, about once per day.

Dallas main airports to depart from

Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW)

Cheapest

Dallas/Fort Worth International is a good option for flights from Dallas to New Orleans.

📍 ~30 km from Dallas city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$55

Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Dallas Love Field is an alternative for flights from Dallas to New Orleans.

📍 ~10 km from Dallas city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$109

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights to New Orleans.

📍 ~20 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$55

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Gulfport–Biloxi International (GPT)

Gulfport–Biloxi International is a useful alternative arrival airport with direct access via the I-10 corridor.

📍 ~100 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$273

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

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

📍 ~120 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$440

Lafayette Regional (LFT)

Lafayette Regional is a reliable regional airport with full service options for travelers on the western side.

📍 ~200 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$462

Mobile Regional (MOB)

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

📍 ~200 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$371

Pensacola International (PNS)

Cheapest

Pensacola International offers significantly more flight options and competitive pricing, despite a longer drive.

📍 ~250 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$236

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

42% AI deal score

$1,093

From DFW

Elite

Jul 04

New Orleans, United States

38% AI deal score

$3,514

From DFW

Elite

Oct 29

New Orleans, United States

38% AI deal score

$1,277

From DFW

Elite

Nov 09

New Orleans, United States

36% AI deal score

$1,519

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Dallas to New Orleans are found when booking 7-13 days in advance, with an average price of $221. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees a significantly higher average price of $725. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out has an average price of $343, while booking 28-59 days in advance averages $378.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Dallas to New Orleans is considered to be $176 or less. The median price for this route has been $313. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond the median, with 75% of prices being $513 or less.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Dallas to New Orleans, with a median price of $109. April also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $110. While March has a median price of $130, it was also the most expensive month in the trailing 270-day period. The annual median price for this route is $313.

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