What percentage of Cleveland to New Orleans flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 0.1% of flights from Cleveland to New Orleans have historically been direct. This indicates that most travelers on this route typically have connecting flights. For those flights that do include stopovers, the median number of stopovers has been 2. Travelers should anticipate layovers when planning this journey.

How long does it take to fly from Cleveland to New Orleans?

The median flight time for a direct flight from Cleveland to New Orleans is approximately 7 hours and 34 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is typically around 6 hours and 51 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 1478 kilometers. Travelers should account for these durations when planning their itinerary.

How often do cheap flights from Cleveland to New Orleans come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Cleveland to New Orleans come up frequently. This route is classified as offering frequent opportunities for good value. Travelers can typically find favorable prices with reasonable regularity. This consistent availability makes it easier to secure a good deal for this destination.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Cleveland to New Orleans

2026-10-15 – 2026-10-20
CLE - New Orleans
74% AI deal score
$253
$172
Round trip
2026-10-14 – 2026-10-17
CLE - New Orleans
73% AI deal score
$252
$175
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2026-09-22 – 2026-09-28
CLE - New Orleans
72% AI deal score
$235
$180
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2026-08-13 – 2026-08-15
CLE - New Orleans
76% AI deal score
$288
$181
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2026-08-26 – 2026-08-31
CLE - New Orleans
74% AI deal score
$270
$183
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2026-09-17 – 2026-09-21
CLE - New Orleans
71% AI deal score
$244
$186
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2026-09-19 – 2026-09-22
CLE - New Orleans
67% AI deal score
$244
$191
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2026-08-03 – 2026-08-05
CLE - New Orleans
76% AI deal score
$309
$192
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2026-10-18 – 2026-10-21
CLE - New Orleans
72% AI deal score
$258
$192
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2026-08-16 – 2026-08-23
CLE - New Orleans
73% AI deal score
$266
$193
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Cleveland to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Cleveland to New Orleans

For travelers planning cheap flights from Cleveland to New Orleans, prices right now are below the typical level. Recent fares for this route typically range from $327–$631, with a median of $427. Currently, only 8% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that while current prices are lower than usual, finding exceptional deals may still require some flexibility.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cleveland to New Orleans? The data indicates that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $199. Other cost-effective options include August, where the median fare is $288, and October, with a median of $327. Planning your trip during these months can lead to significant savings.

Most itineraries for flights from Cleveland to New Orleans connect at least once. Only 0.1% of recent fares were for direct flights from Cleveland to New Orleans. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which is important to consider when evaluating overall travel time and convenience.

How long is the flight from Cleveland to New Orleans? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 10h 24m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route, as most itineraries involve at least one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Cleveland to New Orleans

Regular price: $202 - $305

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

The regular price range for flights from Cleveland to New Orleans is between $202 and $305. The current lowest deal is $179 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 14-Oct 17.

now $179

Low $202

High $305

The cheapest time to fly from Cleveland to New Orleans

The cheapest month to fly from Cleveland to New Orleans is January, with a median price of $199. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $800. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $199

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $800

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cleveland to New Orleans

Frontier Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Cleveland to New Orleans

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - New Orleans

Cleveland (CLE) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$399

$344

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - New Orleans

Cleveland (CLE) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$372

$290

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - New Orleans

Cleveland (CLE) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$337

$309

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - New Orleans

Cleveland (CLE) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$311

$260

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - New Orleans

Cleveland (CLE) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$331

$302

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - New Orleans

Cleveland (CLE) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$251

$220

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 17

$294 → $188

36%

2 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 5

$372 → $290

22%

3 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 17

$251 → $179

29%

4 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 23

$252 → $182

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Cleveland to New Orleans

Cleveland - New Orleans route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Cleveland to New Orleans are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $199

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Cleveland to New Orleans, with a median price of $199.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 10h 24m

Flights from Cleveland to New Orleans typically involve connections, with a median duration of 10h 24m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frontier Airlines offers frequent deals

Frontier Airlines frequently offers deals on flights from Cleveland to New Orleans.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has 81 direct deals

Frontier Airlines offers 81 direct deals on this route, more than any other airline.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Cleveland to New Orleans are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Cleveland main airports to depart from

Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)

Cheapest

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is a convenient and affordable option for flights to New Orleans.

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

💸 Flights from ~$165

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 ~$165

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

Baton Rouge Metropolitan is a primary alternative for the Louisiana region with full cabin class availability.

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

💸 Flights from ~$290

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

77% AI deal score

$1,069

$793

Save $276

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Cleveland to New Orleans is typically 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, prices averaged around $334 for tickets booked in this window. In contrast, tickets purchased 14-27 days out averaged $414, while those bought 28-59 days in advance were about $499. Planning ahead by at least 60 days generally offers the most favorable pricing.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Cleveland to New Orleans is considered to be $327 or less. The median price for this route has been $427. Prices can vary, with 75% of tickets historically costing $631 or less. Aiming for a price at or below the $327 threshold indicates a competitive deal.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cleveland to New Orleans include January, with a median price of $199, and August, with a median price of $288. October also shows a competitive median price of $327. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days has been $427. Travelers looking for lower fares may find these months more economical.

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Cleveland to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Cleveland to New Orleans

How much is a round trip from Cleveland to New Orleans

Regular price: $202 - $305

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

The regular price range for flights from Cleveland to New Orleans is between $202 and $305. The current lowest deal is $179 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 14-Oct 17.

now $179

Low $202

High $305

The cheapest time to fly from Cleveland to New Orleans

January

Cheapest

Flights from $199

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $800

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cleveland to New Orleans

Frontier Airlines

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Cleveland to New Orleans

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - New Orleans

Cleveland (CLE) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$399

$344

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - New Orleans

Cleveland (CLE) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$372

$290

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - New Orleans

Cleveland (CLE) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$337

$309

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - New Orleans

Cleveland (CLE) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$311

$260

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - New Orleans

Cleveland (CLE) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$331

$302

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CLE - New Orleans

Cleveland (CLE) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$251

$220

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 17

$294 → $188

36%

2 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 5

$372 → $290

22%

3 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 17

$251 → $179

29%

4 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 23

$252 → $182

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Cleveland to New Orleans