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Airfares from $69 One Way, $138 Round Trip from St. Louis to New Orleans

Prices starting at $138 for return flights and $69 for one-way flights to New Orleans were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

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More About Flying To New Orleans from St. Louis

Route Information for Flights from St. Louis to New Orleans

Origin Airport IATA Code
STL
Destination Airport IATA Code
MSY
Distance
605 mi
Direct Flight Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Earliest Flight Arrival
3:05PM UTC
Latest Flight Arrival
2:10AM UTC

Travel from St. Louis to New Orleans

Pack your bags and head south to New Orleans for an experience the Midwest life in St. Louis doesn't offer. If you are on a tight budget, check Orbitz.com for some of the best rates on hotel rooms, ground transportation, and flights from St. Louis to New Orleans.

Departing St. Louis

Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is located off Interstate 70 at Cypress Road, and it is the main air service provider for the St. Louis region. This airport is easy to navigate and it includes plenty of convenient parking options at reasonable rates including a $7 and $9 daily rate in Lot C and Lot D; both of these lots include free shuttle service to and from your terminal. Taxis and the MetroLink train are popular forms of transportation to the airport from many locations throughout the city. For hungry travelers, each terminal has a variety of dining options including Starbucks, Chili's, and Burger King.

Experiencing New Orleans

New Orleans is located in southeastern Louisiana and borders Lake Pontchartrain. The city has a large French culture, but that is only a small portion of the rich diversity you will discover in New Orleans. When you arrive, you'll land at New Orleans International Airport, which is about ten miles from downtown. The airport has taxis, shuttles, and car rental services located onsite to get you to your destination. With average high temperatures around 93ºF in July and August, summers are normally quite warm and muggy. The winter months are more comfortable with an average temperature in the mid-60s. The most exciting time to visit New Orleans is during Mardi Gras, which occurs yearly in February or March. Stop by the Audubon Zoo for a family day of fun, or the Confederate Memorial Museum for an interesting history lesson during your visit.

Getaway to New Orleans

Whether you're on a family vacation or a business trip, New Orleans has many exciting activities everyone of all ages will enjoy. With Orbitz.com, finding discounts on rental cars, hotel accommodations, and flights from St. Louis to New Orleans is the simple and smart way to stick to your budget.

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from St. Louis to New Orleans?
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from St. Louis to New Orleans, so all you need to do is sit back and relax until you touchdown at New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.).
What is the shortest flight from St. Louis to New Orleans?
The journey from St. Louis to New Orleans can be as fast as 2 hours and 35 minutes. With a short and sweet flight time like this, why not take off on an impromptu getaway?
What airlines fly from St. Louis to New Orleans most frequently?
Southwest Airlines is the most frequent airline servicing the St. Louis to New Orleans route. Take your pick of 30 flights each month with this carrier.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won’t keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

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