Can I fly direct from Raleigh to New Orleans?

Direct flights from Raleigh to New Orleans are available, representing 32.2% of all flights on this route across the trailing quarter. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is 2. This indicates that while direct options exist, a substantial portion of routes involve connections. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

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

A direct flight from Raleigh to New Orleans typically takes 2 hours and 28 minutes. This is based on a median direct flight time of 148 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases significantly to 7 hours and 8 minutes, or 428 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 1253 kilometers.

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

Cheap flights from Raleigh to New Orleans come up frequently. This assessment is based on historical deal patterns observed over a 30-day window. The route consistently offers opportunities for travelers to find economical fares. This frequent availability makes it easier for travelers to secure good prices for their journey.

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2026-08-25 – 2026-08-26
RDU - New Orleans
69% AI deal score
$159
$117
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2026-09-01 – 2026-09-02
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Raleigh to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to New Orleans

Fares for flights from Raleigh to New Orleans typically range from $138–$834, with a median price of $394. Right now, fares are above the typical level. Only about 1% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that finding particularly low prices can be challenging.

When looking for cheap flights from Raleigh to New Orleans, consider flying in January, which has a median fare of $89. Other affordable options include October, with a median fare of $99, and September, where the median price is $118. These months offer the most competitive pricing for this route.

A typical journey from Raleigh to New Orleans takes about 2h 28m. However, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 32.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is 2, which can significantly extend the overall travel time.

The route from Raleigh to New Orleans covers a distance of 1253 kilometers. This classifies it as a short-haul flight, meaning it is a relatively short journey. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find available flights.

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to New Orleans

Regular price: $111 - $285

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 $111 and $285. The current lowest deal is $117 with Breeze Airways, for travel from Aug 26-Aug 29.

now $117

Low $111

High $285

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to New Orleans

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to MSY is January, with a median price of $84. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $888. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $84

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $888

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Raleigh to New Orleans

Breeze Airways

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to New Orleans

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - New Orleans

Raleigh (RDU) - New Orleans (MSY)

Breeze Airways

$491

$417

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - New Orleans

Raleigh (RDU) - New Orleans (MSY)

Breeze Airways

$381

$321

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - New Orleans

Raleigh (RDU) - New Orleans (MSY)

Breeze Airways

$354

$271

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - New Orleans

Raleigh (RDU) - New Orleans (MSY)

Breeze Airways

$430

$291

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - New Orleans

Raleigh (RDU) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$343

$188

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - New Orleans

Raleigh (RDU) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$413

$304

One-way

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

6 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 22

$343 → $188

45%

4 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 25

$305 → $158

48%

2 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 17

$430 → $291

32%

2 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 22

$310 → $173

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to New Orleans

Raleigh - New Orleans route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent RDU to MSY fares are above the typical level, with a median price of $394.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly

Fly from RDU to MSY in January for the cheapest prices, with a median of $84.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 28m

The typical direct flight from Raleigh to New Orleans takes 2h 28m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

32.2% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 32.2% of flights from RDU to MSY are direct, with 2 stopovers typical for connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Breeze Airways offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from RDU to MSY are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~20 km from Raleigh city center (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 a convenient arrival choice for flights to New Orleans.

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

💸 Flights from ~$118

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.

📍 ~110 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$288

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Dec 02

New Orleans, United States

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$193

Save $456

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New Orleans, United States

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$1,334

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From RDU

New Orleans, United States

78% AI deal score

$634

$268

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New Orleans, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

Historically, the best time to book flights from Raleigh to New Orleans is 60+ days before departure. Flights booked within this window typically have an average price of $126. In contrast, booking 7-13 days out sees a significantly higher average price of $3155. Even booking 0-6 days before departure is more economical at an average of $240 compared to the 7-13 day window. For the most favorable prices, travelers should aim to secure their tickets well in advance.

A flight from Raleigh to New Orleans is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $138. This threshold is based on historical pricing data observed across a trailing 90-day period. The median price for this route over the same period was $394, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $834. Therefore, any fare at or under $138 represents a competitive offer for this route.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to New Orleans, with a median price of $89. October also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $99. September follows as another economical option, showing a median price of $118. These months are significantly cheaper than the annual median price of $394 for this route.

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Raleigh to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to New Orleans

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to New Orleans

Regular price: $111 - $285

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 $111 and $285. The current lowest deal is $117 with Breeze Airways, for travel from Aug 26-Aug 29.

now $117

Low $111

High $285

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to New Orleans

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to MSY is January, with a median price of $84. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $888. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $84

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $888

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Raleigh to New Orleans

Breeze Airways

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to New Orleans

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - New Orleans

Raleigh (RDU) - New Orleans (MSY)

Breeze Airways

$491

$417

One-way

Fri, Aug 14

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - New Orleans

Raleigh (RDU) - New Orleans (MSY)

Breeze Airways

$381

$321

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - New Orleans

Raleigh (RDU) - New Orleans (MSY)

Breeze Airways

$354

$271

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - New Orleans

Raleigh (RDU) - New Orleans (MSY)

Breeze Airways

$430

$291

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - New Orleans

Raleigh (RDU) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$343

$188

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - New Orleans

Raleigh (RDU) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$413

$304

One-way

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

6 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 22

$343 → $188

45%

4 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 25

$305 → $158

48%

2 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 17

$430 → $291

32%

2 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 22

$310 → $173

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to New Orleans