Cheapest airlines flights from Atlanta to New Orleans

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Atlanta to New Orleans, including Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Atlanta to New Orleans according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Atlanta to New Orleans in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$29, and round-trip direct flights start at US$53.

Displayed flight fares from Atlanta to New Orleans are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Atlanta to New Orleans Flight Details

The distance between Atlanta and New Orleans is about 672.61 km. The average flying time from Atlanta to New Orleans is around 1 hour 35 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$29
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$53
Cheapest monthAugust
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance672.61 km
Average flight time1 hour 35 minutes
Popular airlineDelta Air Lines
Flight statistics for the Atlanta–New Orleans route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Atlanta to New Orleans

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Atlanta to New Orleans?

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Atlanta to New Orleans is June, with an average price of US$79; while the month with the highest flight price is usually August, with an average price of up to US$179.

US$179
US$129
US$79
US$29
    Cheapest
  • US$132
    Apr
  • US$153
    May
  • US$79
    Jun
  • US$93
    Jul
  • US$179
    Aug
  • US$95
    Sep
  • US$102
    Oct
  • US$122
    Nov
  • US$130
    Dec
  • US$127
    Jan
  • US$87
    Feb
  • US$132
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Atlanta to New Orleans?

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Atlanta to New Orleans is Tuesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Saturday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$194
US$124
US$54
0
  • US$88
    Mon
  • US$54
    Tue
  • US$153
    Wed
  • US$89
    Thu
  • US$177
    Fri
  • US$194
    Sat
  • US$84
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Atlanta to New Orleans during International Workers' Day?

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Atlanta to New Orleans are available on May 3, with fares starting at US$29.

US$85
US$57
US$29
US$1
    Cheapest
  • US$85
    27
    Apr
  • US$85
    28
  • US$77
    29
  • US$42
    30
  • US$85
    1
    May
  • US$77
    2
  • US$29
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Atlanta to New Orleans (ATL-MSY)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$29 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ATL to MSY on Mon, May 18), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$53 departing on Tue, May 26 and returning on Tue, Jun 2.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Atlanta to New Orleans with the following airlines, including: Delta Air Lines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 35 minutes to fly from Atlanta to New Orleans.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Atlanta to New Orleans is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 66 flight per week flying from Atlanta to New Orleans. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Delta Air Lines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DL3128 (08:59) Delta Air Lines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DL2542 (11:47)
  • To find best deals on flights from Atlanta to New Orleans, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, May 18, with one-way flights priced at just US$29.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for New Orleans travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Atlanta to New Orleans is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Atlanta to New Orleans on April 27, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at US$59.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in New Orleans, with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (ATL-MSY) is by far the most common option on this route: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
  • The time difference between New Orleans and Atlanta is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Atlanta to New Orleans

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Atlanta to New Orleans?

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Frontier Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Atlanta to New Orleans, with fares starting at US$92.

US$16
US$92
US$169
US$246
US$322
Frontier Airlines
US$92
Frontier Airlines
Spirit Airlines
US$113
Spirit Airlines
American Airlines
US$211
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
US$322
Delta Air Lines

Which airline operates the most flights from Atlanta to New Orleans?

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Delta Air Lines operates the most frequent flights from Atlanta to New Orleans, with 70 flights per week.

13
32
51
70
Delta Air Lines
70
Delta Air Lines
WestJet
48
WestJet
LATAM Airlines
36
LATAM Airlines
KLM
34
KLM
Aeromexico
33
Aeromexico
Korean Air
32
Korean Air

How many flights fly from Atlanta to New Orleans daily?

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Atlanta to New Orleans is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday.

229
188
146
105
Highest
165
Mon
146
Tue
158
Wed
194
Thu
229
Fri
195
Sat
208
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.