$49 Cheap Flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New Orleans (MSY)

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Cheap Flights from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans (FLL-MSY)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $49 for one-way flights and $98 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Spirit Airlines
Sat, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 7
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
MSY
New Orleans
$98 Roundtrip, just found
$98
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 6 from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans, returning Sun, Sep 7, priced at $98 just found
Spirit Airlines
Wed, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 21
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
MSY
New Orleans
$99 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$99
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 20 from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans, returning Thu, Aug 21, priced at $99 found 7 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Sun, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 22
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
MSY
New Orleans
$100 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$100
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sun, Oct 19 from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans, returning Wed, Oct 22, priced at $100 found 3 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 21
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
MSY
New Orleans
$101 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$101
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 11 from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans, returning Sun, Sep 21, priced at $101 found 3 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 18
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
MSY
New Orleans
$102 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$102
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 9 from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans, returning Sat, Oct 18, priced at $102 found 5 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Oct 28 - Thu, Oct 30
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
MSY
New Orleans
$103 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$103
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 28 from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans, returning Thu, Oct 30, priced at $103 found 3 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Sat, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 7
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
MSY
New Orleans
$136 Roundtrip, just found
$136
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 6 from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans, returning Sun, Sep 7, priced at $136 just found
United
Sat, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 4
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
MSY
New Orleans
$227 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$227
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Oct 25 from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans, returning Tue, Nov 4, priced at $227 found 3 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 6
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
MSY
New Orleans
$228 Roundtrip, just found
$228
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 3 from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans, returning Mon, Oct 6, priced at $228 just found
JetBlue Airways
Fri, Dec 12 - Tue, Dec 16
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
MSY
New Orleans
$252 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$252
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Fri, Dec 12 from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans, returning Tue, Dec 16, priced at $252 found 5 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New Orleans (MSY)

January is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $66 - $338 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near New Orleans

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. MSY. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 20 minutes. Flights from $149
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center20 min
Flights from $149
Flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New Orleans (MSY)
Origin airport
Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.
Destination airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.
Airlines serving
American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$98
Distance
673 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 59 mins

Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $49 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) cost?
Book cheap return flights starting at $108 from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY). This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Spirit Airlines flight leaving FLL on August 18 2025 and touching down at MSY. The price was last updated on July 23 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from FLL to MSY?
The cheapest flights from FLL to MSY are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
Board a nonstop flight with Spirit Airlines and go straight from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from FLL to MSY?
At the moment, the cheapest carrier offering one-way flights from FLL to MSY is Spirit Airlines. You can take off on this route from $54. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from FLL on October 18 2025. Prices were last updated on July 23 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
When taking off from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL), you can pick from an average of 3 daily direct flights to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
The 6 AM departures from FLL to MSY are the busiest. They can also be more expensive. If you want to save on your fare, pick a less crowded time to fly.
What day of the week has the most flights from FLL to MSY?
Monday has the most flights from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY). Consider leaving on this day and you'll have the best chance of finding a departure that fits your schedule.
What is the earliest flight from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
The first flight of the day taking off from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) is at around 6:35AM UTC-5. Hop on this flight and you'll touch down at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) at approximately 7:40AM UTC-6. The overall travel time is 2h 5m.
How long does it take to fly from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
Flights from FLL to MSY have an average travel time of 2 hours and 7 minutes. The distance between the two airports is 670 mi.
What is the best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
Select a flight from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) that takes off before 3 PM to reduce the risk of cancellations. Later departures have a 22% higher chance of being canceled, on average.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for New Orleans from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL)?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) is the only airport in New Orleans with direct flights from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL). Check out your options and discover cheap fares on Expedia.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) last-minute?
Waiting until just before your trip to book a flight from FLL to MSY often results in higher prices. Although you may find some last-minute offers, they're not always guaranteed. Be flexible with your travel plans to boost your chances of scoring a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a FLL to MSY flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging hotels and flights separately, booking a FLL to MSY flight and hotel package with Expedia could lead to significant savings. Better yet, managing everything in one place takes the hassle out of planning your trip. Simply pick your flights and choose from our extensive range of hotels, then customize your trip with other add-ons like car rentals and activities.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
If you reserved your FLL to MSY flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to modify or cancel it at no cost. Depending on the airline and the type of ticket you have, additional charges may apply for changes beyond that time. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, head to our Customer Service portal for more information.

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