Cheap flights from St. Louis to New Orleans from $60

The cheapest month to fly to New Orleans from St. Louis is in April. Flight prices, which tend to average around $350, 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 April, then departing from St. Louis during the month October is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $393.

The cheapest day to depart from St. Louis to New Orleans is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $345. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from St. Louis to New Orleans for around $466.

The cheapest time of day to fly to New Orleans is at noon when flights can be purchased for as low as $424. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to New Orleans, so prices are often more expensive at around $460 per ticket.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New Orleans from St. Louis when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New Orleans for around $433 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New Orleans from St. Louis for as low as $267 on momondo.

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on St. Louis to New Orleans flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

You could potentially save up to 50% on your flight if you consider stops on a St. Louis to New Orleans flight.

As of October 2026, prices for St. Louis to New Orleans flights are approximately 42% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

Southwest and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Lambert-St Louis to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Southwest, American Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New Orleans from St. Louis according to our data. Southwest is the first choice among our users, with 66% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to New Orleans. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to New Orleans on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.