Can I fly direct from Raleigh to New Orleans?

Direct flights from Raleigh to New Orleans are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 7.8% of flights on this route have been direct. When a direct flight is not available, connecting flights typically involve 2 stopovers. This data is based on observations from the trailing 90 days.

How many hours is the flight from Raleigh to New Orleans?

The direct flight from Raleigh to New Orleans typically takes approximately 2 hours and 28 minutes, covering a distance of 1253 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging around 9 hours and 2 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

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

Cheap flights from Raleigh to New Orleans are classified as a regular occurrence. This indicates that favorable prices for this route appear with consistent frequency. Travelers can typically find good opportunities across the trailing quarter.

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Raleigh to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to New Orleans

Flights from Raleigh to New Orleans typically range from $355–$905, with a median price of $550. Right now, fares are above the typical level, and only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, so setting a price alert can help you find cheap flights from Raleigh to New Orleans.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to New Orleans? The most affordable month to fly is typically July, with a median fare of $93. December also offers competitive prices, with a median of $140, followed by August at a median of $324.

Most itineraries from Raleigh to New Orleans connect at least once, with only 7.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Raleigh to New Orleans, including connections, takes about 2h 28m. This route covers a distance of 1253 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to New Orleans

Regular price: $80 - $243

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

The regular price range for flights from Raleigh to New Orleans is between $80 and $243. The current lowest deal is $117 with Breeze Airways, for travel from Jan 25-Feb 3.

now $117

Low $80

High $243

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to New Orleans

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to MSY is July, with a median price of $93. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $890. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $93

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $890

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Direct flights from Raleigh to New Orleans

Breeze Airways

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to New Orleans

Sun, Dec 6

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - New Orleans

Raleigh (RDU) - New Orleans (MSY)

Breeze Airways

$121

$127

One-way

Sun, Dec 6

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - New Orleans

Raleigh (RDU) - New Orleans (MSY)

Breeze Airways

$128

$127

One-way

Sun, Dec 6

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - New Orleans

Raleigh (RDU) - New Orleans (MSY)

Breeze Airways

$110

$127

One-way

Tue, Dec 8

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - New Orleans

Raleigh (RDU) - New Orleans (MSY)

Breeze Airways

$127

$118

One-way

Tue, Dec 8

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - New Orleans

Raleigh (RDU) - New Orleans (MSY)

Breeze Airways

$129

$118

One-way

Tue, Dec 8

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - New Orleans

Raleigh (RDU) - New Orleans (MSY)

Breeze Airways

$115

$118

One-way

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

3 nights

Nov 8 - Nov 11

$268 → $183

32%

1 night

Dec 3 - Dec 4

$242 → $170

30%

2 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 5

$242 → $182

25%

5 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 21

$234 → $186

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to New Orleans

Raleigh - New Orleans route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Raleigh to New Orleans are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for prices as low as $93

Historically, July and December are the cheapest months to fly from Raleigh to New Orleans.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 28m

The median flight duration for a direct flight to New Orleans is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Breeze Airways offers direct flights

Breeze Airways has offered direct flights from Raleigh to New Orleans in recent months.

🏆 Airline highlight

Breeze Airways: 1 direct deal found

Breeze Airways has offered 1 direct deal from Raleigh to New Orleans in the last 90 days.

🎯 Booking tip

Book flights for $117

A recent deal for $117 was found on Kiwi, offered by Breeze Airways.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to New Orleans.

📍 ~17 km from Raleigh city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$105

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~$109

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$308

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Raleigh to New Orleans is typically 7-13 days before departure. Flights booked within this window have an average price of $303. In contrast, booking 0-6 days out can see prices rise significantly to an average of $2486. Prices for bookings made 60+ days in advance also tend to be higher, averaging around $2846, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good deal for a flight from Raleigh to New Orleans is considered to be $355 or less. The median price for this route is typically around $550. Prices can go up to $905 or more for the more expensive fares, so aiming for prices at or below the $355 threshold generally indicates a favorable offer.

Historically, July has been the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to New Orleans, with a median price of $93. December also offers relatively low prices, with a median of $140. While August shows a median of $324, the annual median price for this route is $550, indicating that July and December typically provide more economical options for travelers.

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Raleigh to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to New Orleans

Most itineraries from Raleigh to New Orleans connect at least once, with only 7.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Raleigh to New Orleans, including connections, takes about 2h 28m. This route covers a distance of 1253 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to New Orleans

Regular price: $80 - $243

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

The regular price range for flights from Raleigh to New Orleans is between $80 and $243. The current lowest deal is $117 with Breeze Airways, for travel from Jan 25-Feb 3.

now $117

Low $80

High $243

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to New Orleans

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to MSY is July, with a median price of $93. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $890. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $93

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $890

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Raleigh to New Orleans

Breeze Airways

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to New Orleans

Sun, Dec 6

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - New Orleans

Raleigh (RDU) - New Orleans (MSY)

Breeze Airways

$121

$127

One-way

Sun, Dec 6

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - New Orleans

Raleigh (RDU) - New Orleans (MSY)

Breeze Airways

$128

$127

One-way

Sun, Dec 6

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - New Orleans

Raleigh (RDU) - New Orleans (MSY)

Breeze Airways

$110

$127

One-way

Tue, Dec 8

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - New Orleans

Raleigh (RDU) - New Orleans (MSY)

Breeze Airways

$127

$118

One-way

Tue, Dec 8

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - New Orleans

Raleigh (RDU) - New Orleans (MSY)

Breeze Airways

$129

$118

One-way

Tue, Dec 8

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - New Orleans

Raleigh (RDU) - New Orleans (MSY)

Breeze Airways

$115

$118

One-way

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

3 nights

Nov 8 - Nov 11

$268 → $183

32%

1 night

Dec 3 - Dec 4

$242 → $170

30%

2 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 5

$242 → $182

25%

5 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 21

$234 → $186

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to New Orleans