What percentage of Norfolk to New Orleans flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 76.1% of flights from Norfolk to New Orleans were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates a strong prevalence of direct flight options for this route.

How long is the flight from Norfolk to New Orleans?

The typical direct flight from Norfolk to New Orleans has a median duration of 2 hours and 47 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends to 6 hours and 19 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 1511 kilometers.

Should I set a price alert for Norfolk to New Orleans flights?

Yes, setting a price alert for flights from Norfolk to New Orleans is advisable. Historically, deals for this route have been frequent. This suggests that travelers have a good chance of finding favorable prices by monitoring for alerts over the trailing 30 days.

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2026-10-29 – 2026-10-31
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ORF - New Orleans
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ORF - New Orleans
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Norfolk to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Norfolk to New Orleans

For cheap flights from Norfolk to New Orleans, fares typically range from $118 to $188, with a median of $123. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Approximately 57% of recent fares from Norfolk to New Orleans have been classified as a good price, indicating frequent opportunities for savings.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Norfolk to New Orleans, January stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $69. Other cost-effective options include March, where the median fare is $114, and August, with a median fare of $118. These months offer the best chances to find lower prices for your trip.

The typical journey time for flights from Norfolk to New Orleans is approximately 2h 47m. This duration is representative of the overall travel time, including both direct and connecting itineraries. For this route, almost all itineraries are non-stop, making for a more straightforward travel experience.

The route from Norfolk to New Orleans covers a distance of 1511 kilometers. This classifies it as a medium-haul flight, meaning you can expect a moderate travel duration. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting consistent availability of flight options.

How much is a round trip from Norfolk to New Orleans

Regular price: $135 - $391

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

The regular price range for flights from Norfolk to New Orleans is between $135 and $391. The current lowest deal is $117 with Breeze Airways, for travel from Sep 13-Sep 17.

now $117

Low $135

High $391

The cheapest time to fly from Norfolk to New Orleans

The cheapest month to fly from Norfolk to New Orleans is January, with a median price of $70. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $960. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $70

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $960

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Norfolk to New Orleans

Breeze Airways

Last-minute flights going from Norfolk to New Orleans

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

ORF - New Orleans

Norfolk (ORF) - New Orleans (MSY)

Breeze Airways

$493

$258

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

ORF - New Orleans

Norfolk (ORF) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$602

$368

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ORF - New Orleans

Norfolk (ORF) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$602

$361

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ORF - New Orleans

Norfolk (ORF) - New Orleans (MSY)

Breeze Airways

$252

$288

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

ORF - New Orleans

Norfolk (ORF) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$418

$326

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

ORF - New Orleans

Norfolk (ORF) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$409

$265

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 27

$449 → $162

64%

3 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 24

$602 → $360

40%

7 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 27

$493 → $258

48%

4 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 31

$409 → $265

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Norfolk to New Orleans

Norfolk - New Orleans route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares are above the typical level for this route, with 57% of recent fares considered good.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $69

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $69.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 47m

Direct flights typically take 2h 47m, while connecting flights average 6h 49m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

Direct flights are dominant on this route, making up 76.1% of recent availability.

🏆 Airline highlight

Breeze Airways offers direct flights

Breeze Airways provides direct flights on this route, with deals recently available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for this route are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Norfolk main airports to depart from

Norfolk International (ORF)

Cheapest

Norfolk International is a convenient option for flights from Norfolk to New Orleans.

📍 ~9 km from Norfolk (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$118

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is the primary gateway to New Orleans.

📍 ~19 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$118

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR) is a primary alternative for the Louisiana region, offering full cabin class availability.

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

💸 Flights from ~$333

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Feb 02

New Orleans, United States

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$785

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Nov 25

New Orleans, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,508

$983

Save $525

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Business Class

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Aug 19

New Orleans, United States

77% AI deal score

$2,189

$1,377

Save $812

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Nov 19

New Orleans, United States

70% AI deal score

$1,496

$1,123

Save $373

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Business Class

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Dec 21

New Orleans, United States

69% AI deal score

$1,298

$1,085

Save $213

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Business Class

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Oct 23

New Orleans, United States

68% AI deal score

$1,474

$1,234

Save $240

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Business Class

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Aug 21

New Orleans, United States

68% AI deal score

$1,516

$1,287

Save $229

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Business Class

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Sep 02

New Orleans, United States

67% AI deal score

$1,345

$1,196

Save $149

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Business Class

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Oct 10

New Orleans, United States

66% AI deal score

$1,541

$1,397

Save $144

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Business Class

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Jan 21

New Orleans, United States

49% AI deal score

$1,308

$1,298

Save $10

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Business Class

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Oct 14

New Orleans, United States

47% AI deal score

$1,479

United Airlines

Business Class

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Dec 20

New Orleans, United States

44% AI deal score

$1,293

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

Historically, booking flights from Norfolk to New Orleans at least 60 days in advance typically yields the lowest prices. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for flights booked 60+ days out was $139. In comparison, flights booked 28-59 days in advance averaged $190, and those booked 7-13 days prior to departure were significantly higher, averaging $283.

Based on pricing trends over the trailing 90 days, a good deal for a flight from Norfolk to New Orleans is considered to be $118 or less. The median price for this route was $123. Prices above $188 were observed to be in the higher range.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Norfolk to New Orleans, with a median price of $69. Other historically inexpensive months include March, with a median price of $114, and August, with a median price of $118. The annual median price for this route is $123, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Norfolk to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Norfolk to New Orleans

How much is a round trip from Norfolk to New Orleans

Regular price: $135 - $391

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

The regular price range for flights from Norfolk to New Orleans is between $135 and $391. The current lowest deal is $117 with Breeze Airways, for travel from Sep 13-Sep 17.

now $117

Low $135

High $391

The cheapest time to fly from Norfolk to New Orleans

January

Cheapest

Flights from $70

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $960

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Norfolk to New Orleans

Breeze Airways

Last-minute flights going from Norfolk to New Orleans

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

ORF - New Orleans

Norfolk (ORF) - New Orleans (MSY)

Breeze Airways

$493

$258

One-way

Thu, Aug 20

⌛ Last-Minute

ORF - New Orleans

Norfolk (ORF) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$602

$368

One-way

Fri, Aug 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ORF - New Orleans

Norfolk (ORF) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$602

$361

One-way

Sun, Aug 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ORF - New Orleans

Norfolk (ORF) - New Orleans (MSY)

Breeze Airways

$252

$288

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

ORF - New Orleans

Norfolk (ORF) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$418

$326

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

ORF - New Orleans

Norfolk (ORF) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$409

$265

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 27

$449 → $162

64%

3 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 24

$602 → $360

40%

7 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 27

$493 → $258

48%

4 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 31

$409 → $265

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Norfolk to New Orleans

Norfolk - New Orleans route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares are above the typical level for this route, with 57% of recent fares considered good.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $69

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $69.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 47m

Direct flights typically take 2h 47m, while connecting flights average 6h 49m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

Direct flights are dominant on this route, making up 76.1% of recent availability.

🏆 Airline highlight

Breeze Airways offers direct flights

Breeze Airways provides direct flights on this route, with deals recently available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for this route are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Norfolk main airports to depart from

Norfolk International (ORF)

Cheapest

Norfolk International is a convenient option for flights from Norfolk to New Orleans.

📍 ~9 km from Norfolk (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$118

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is the primary gateway to New Orleans.

📍 ~19 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$118

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR) is a primary alternative for the Louisiana region, offering full cabin class availability.

New Orleans, United States

47% AI deal score

$1,479

United Airlines

Business Class

From ORF

Elite

Dec 20

New Orleans, United States

44% AI deal score

$1,293

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

Cheap Flights from Norfolk to New Orleans

Today’s best flight deals from Norfolk to New Orleans

Norfolk to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Norfolk to New Orleans

How much is a round trip from Norfolk to New Orleans

The cheapest time to fly from Norfolk to New Orleans

Direct flights from Norfolk to New Orleans

Last-minute flights going from Norfolk to New Orleans

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

Popular Airports to fly from Norfolk to New Orleans

Norfolk - New Orleans route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $69

Direct flights average 2h 47m

Direct flights are dominant

Breeze Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Norfolk main airports to depart from

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

Best Elite deals to New Orleans

Feb 02

Nov 25

Aug 19

Nov 19

Dec 21

Oct 23

Aug 21

Sep 02

Oct 10

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

How early should I book Norfolk to New Orleans flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Norfolk to New Orleans flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Norfolk to New Orleans?

What percentage of Norfolk to New Orleans flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Norfolk to New Orleans?

Should I set a price alert for Norfolk to New Orleans flights?

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More routes from Norfolk

Flights to New Orleans from other cities

Norfolk to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Norfolk to New Orleans

How much is a round trip from Norfolk to New Orleans

The cheapest time to fly from Norfolk to New Orleans

Direct flights from Norfolk to New Orleans

Last-minute flights going from Norfolk to New Orleans

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

Popular Airports to fly from Norfolk to New Orleans

Norfolk - New Orleans route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $69

Direct flights average 2h 47m

Direct flights are dominant

Breeze Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Norfolk main airports to depart from

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

Best Elite deals to New Orleans

Feb 02

Nov 25

Aug 19

Nov 19

Dec 21

Oct 23

Aug 21

Sep 02

Oct 10

Jan 21

Oct 14

Dec 20

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

How early should I book Norfolk to New Orleans flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Norfolk to New Orleans flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Norfolk to New Orleans?