Cheap flights from North Carolina to New Orleans from $49

The cheapest month to fly to New Orleans from North Carolina is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $178, 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 September, then departing from North Carolina during the month August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $183.

The cheapest day to depart from North Carolina to New Orleans is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $178. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from North Carolina to New Orleans for around $268.

The cheapest time of day to fly to New Orleans is at noon when flights can be purchased for as low as $96. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to New Orleans, so prices are often more expensive at around $242 per ticket.

Fly from Raleigh-Durham to New Orleans Louis Armstrong for the best North Carolina - New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New Orleans from North Carolina when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New Orleans for around $267 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New Orleans from North Carolina for as low as $207 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on North Carolina to New Orleans Louis Armstrong flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Spirit Airlines, Frontier, and Breeze Airways are the most popular carriers operating from North Carolina to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Breeze Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New Orleans from North Carolina according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to New Orleans. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to New Orleans on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of February 2026, there are 3 flights per day flying from North Carolina to New Orleans. The most common time of day flights depart is 7:00PM, with 50% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

21 flights are operational weekly from North Carolina to New Orleans as of February 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 33% of flights per week taking off on this day.