$69 Cheap Flights from Pittsburgh (PIT) to New Orleans (MSY)

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Cheap Flights from Pittsburgh to New Orleans (PIT-MSY)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $69 for one-way flights and $142 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Breeze Airways
Sun, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 9
PIT
Pittsburgh
MSY
New Orleans
$142 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$142
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Breeze Airways flight, departing Sun, Oct 5 from Pittsburgh to New Orleans, returning Thu, Oct 9, priced at $142 found 6 hours ago
Breeze Airways
Sun, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 9
PIT
Pittsburgh
MSY
New Orleans
$147 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$147
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Breeze Airways flight, departing Sun, Oct 5 from Pittsburgh to New Orleans, returning Thu, Oct 9, priced at $147 found 6 hours ago
Breeze Airways
Fri, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 8
PIT
Pittsburgh
MSY
New Orleans
$152 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$152
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Breeze Airways flight, departing Fri, Sep 5 from Pittsburgh to New Orleans, returning Mon, Sep 8, priced at $152 found 4 hours ago
Breeze Airways
Sun, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 4
PIT
Pittsburgh
MSY
New Orleans
$156 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$156
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Breeze Airways flight, departing Sun, Nov 2 from Pittsburgh to New Orleans, returning Tue, Nov 4, priced at $156 found 2 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, Oct 23 - Thu, Oct 30
PIT
Pittsburgh
MSY
New Orleans
$157 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$157
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 23 from Pittsburgh to New Orleans, returning Thu, Oct 30, priced at $157 found 3 hours ago
Breeze Airways
Sun, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 30
PIT
Pittsburgh
MSY
New Orleans
$157 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$157
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Breeze Airways flight, departing Sun, Oct 26 from Pittsburgh to New Orleans, returning Thu, Oct 30, priced at $157 found 18 hours ago
Breeze Airways
Mon, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 9
PIT
Pittsburgh
MSY
New Orleans
$159 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$159
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Breeze Airways flight, departing Mon, Sep 29 from Pittsburgh to New Orleans, returning Thu, Oct 9, priced at $159 found 17 hours ago
JetBlue Airways
Sun, Aug 31 - Sun, Sep 7
PIT
Pittsburgh
MSY
New Orleans
$217 Roundtrip, just found
$217
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sun, Aug 31 from Pittsburgh to New Orleans, returning Sun, Sep 7, priced at $217 just found
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 25
PIT
Pittsburgh
MSY
New Orleans
$229 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$229
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 22 from Pittsburgh to New Orleans, returning Sat, Oct 25, priced at $229 found 15 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Aug 11 - Mon, Aug 18
PIT
Pittsburgh
MSY
New Orleans
$229 Roundtrip, just found
$229
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 11 from Pittsburgh to New Orleans, returning Mon, Aug 18, priced at $229 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from Pittsburgh (PIT) to New Orleans (MSY)

January is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $119 - $332 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flights from Pittsburgh (PIT) to New Orleans (MSY)
Origin airport
Pittsburgh Intl.
Destination airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.
Airlines serving
American Airlines, Breeze Airways, Delta, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$141
Distance
918 mi
Average flight time
4 hours 35 mins

Pittsburgh to New Orleans Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to New Orleans are during the month of October. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Pittsburgh to New Orleans with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Pittsburgh to New Orleans

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to New Orleans in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $69 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) cost?
Discover the latest flight deals from PIT to MSY by entering your preferred travel dates and searching on Expedia. Easily compare prices by departure date if you have flexibility with your schedule and use handy filters to explore prices for your preferred journey. As a member of One Key™, our free loyalty program, you can use Price Tracking to watch fares and receive notifications if prices go up or down.
What is the cheapest month to fly from PIT to MSY?
The cheapest flights from PIT 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 Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
Take a nonstop flight with Breeze Airways and travel straight from Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from PIT to MSY?
Currently, the cheapest airline operating one-way flights from PIT to MSY is Breeze. You can take off on this route from $71. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from PIT on October 2 2025. Prices were last updated on July 11 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
On average you can take your pick of 2 direct weekly flights from Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY). To broaden your travel options, consider flights with layovers. Just enter your details on Expedia and then set the filter tool to include one or more stops.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
Flights between PIT and MSY are their busiest at 9 AM. If you want a more relaxed experience and possibly cheaper fares, choose a departure outside the usual busy windows.
What day of the week has the most flights from PIT to MSY?
If you jet off on a Friday, you'll get the largest range of choices for flights from Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY).
What is the earliest flight from Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
Take the earliest flight at around 9:20AM UTC-5, leaving from Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT). You'll be flying for roughly 2h 41m, reaching Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) at approximately 11:01AM UTC-6.
How long does it take to fly from Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
It takes approximately 2 hours and 41 minutes to fly the 920 mi from PIT to MSY.
What is the best time to fly from Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
To land at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) on schedule, pick a flight that leaves Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) before 3 PM. The chance of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this time.**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 Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT)?
Check out your flight options from Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY). This is the only New Orleans airport you can fly into if you're taking a direct flight.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) last-minute?
Booking your flight from PIT to MSY just before your journey is typically more expensive. But if there's some wiggle room with your itinerary, you could grab a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a PIT to MSY flight and hotel package?
Securing a PIT to MSY flight and hotel package is typically cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the convenience of organizing your trip in one place. Pick from our wide range of stays and then add flights, car rentals and activities to your booking. Bundle it all together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
Generally, it's possible to reschedule or cancel your PIT to MSY flight. However, if it's been more than 24 hours since booking, additional charges may apply. Refer to your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are allowed and whether any costs are involved. You'll also find more details on our Customer Service portal.

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