Cheap flights from Missouri to New Orleans from $59

The cheapest month to fly to New Orleans from Missouri is in December. Flight prices, which tend to average around $82, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit New Orleans during the month of December, then departing from Missouri during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $83.

The cheapest day to depart from Missouri to New Orleans is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $330. When flying out on a Thursday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Missouri to New Orleans for around $443.

The cheapest time of day to fly to New Orleans is at noon when flights can be purchased for as low as $378. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to New Orleans, so prices are often more expensive at around $433 per ticket.

Fly from Lambert-St Louis to New Orleans Louis Armstrong for the best Missouri - New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New Orleans from Missouri when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New Orleans for around $391 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New Orleans from Missouri for as low as $291 on momondo.

Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Missouri to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Southwest, American Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New Orleans from Missouri according to our data. Southwest is the first choice among our users, with 56% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to New Orleans. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to New Orleans on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of May 2026, there are 2 flights per day flying from Missouri to New Orleans. The most common time of day flights depart is 8:00AM, with 42% of flights taking off in the evening.

As of May 2026, there are 14 flights per week flying from Missouri to New Orleans. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 29% of flights taking off on this day.