$105 Cheap Flights from Cincinnati (CVG) to New Orleans (MSY)

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Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to New Orleans (CVG-MSY)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $105 for one-way flights and $218 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Sat, May 3 - Sun, May 4
CVG
Cincinnati
MSY
New Orleans
$218 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$218
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 3 from Cincinnati to New Orleans, returning Sun, May 4, priced at $218 found 3 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Sun, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 3
CVG
Cincinnati
MSY
New Orleans
$238 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$238
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Jun 1 from Cincinnati to New Orleans, returning Tue, Jun 3, priced at $238 found 13 hours ago
Delta
Tue, May 27 - Thu, May 29
CVG
Cincinnati
MSY
New Orleans
$243 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$243
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, May 27 from Cincinnati to New Orleans, returning Thu, May 29, priced at $243 found 5 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, May 8 - Sun, May 11
CVG
Cincinnati
MSY
New Orleans
$246 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$246
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 8 from Cincinnati to New Orleans, returning Sun, May 11, priced at $246 found 6 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, May 8 - Sun, May 11
CVG
Cincinnati
MSY
New Orleans
$247 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$247
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 8 from Cincinnati to New Orleans, returning Sun, May 11, priced at $247 found 6 hours ago
United
Tue, Jun 3 - Fri, Jun 6
CVG
Cincinnati
MSY
New Orleans
$248 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$248
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Jun 3 from Cincinnati to New Orleans, returning Fri, Jun 6, priced at $248 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Sun, Jun 1 - Thu, Jun 5
CVG
Cincinnati
MSY
New Orleans
$253 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$253
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Jun 1 from Cincinnati to New Orleans, returning Thu, Jun 5, priced at $253 found 3 days ago
American Airlines
Wed, May 21 - Sat, May 24
CVG
Cincinnati
MSY
New Orleans
$257 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$257
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 21 from Cincinnati to New Orleans, returning Sat, May 24, priced at $257 found 3 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Sun, Jun 8 - Thu, Jun 12
CVG
Cincinnati
MSY
New Orleans
$258 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$258
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Jun 8 from Cincinnati to New Orleans, returning Thu, Jun 12, priced at $258 found 2 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Tue, May 27 - Thu, May 29
CVG
Cincinnati
MSY
New Orleans
$270 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$270
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 27 from Cincinnati to New Orleans, returning Thu, May 29, priced at $270 found 5 hours ago
Flights from Cincinnati (CVG) to New Orleans (MSY)
Origin airport
Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.
Destination airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$218
Distance
702 mi

Cincinnati to New Orleans Flights

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

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

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to New Orleans in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $105 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl. Airport (CVG) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) cost?
Discover the latest flight deals from CVG 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 CVG to MSY?
The cheapest flights from CVG 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.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from CVG to MSY?
Use the filter tool on Expedia to compare airlines and find the cheapest carrier that’ll take you from CVG to MSY. Sort your results by “Price (lowest to highest)” to snap up a great deal.
How many flights per day from Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl. Airport (CVG) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
On average, you can pick from 2 direct flights per week from Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl. Airport (CVG) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY). To increase your travel options, consider a flight with a layover. Enter your details on Expedia and then set the filters to include one or more stops.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl. Airport (CVG) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
Flights between CVG and MSY tend to be busiest at 3 PM. If you’re after a more relaxed experience and potentially cheaper tickets, look for a time when demand is lower.
What day of the week has the most flights from CVG to MSY?
Friday has the most flights from Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl. Airport (CVG) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY). Consider traveling on this day and you’ll have the best chance of finding a departure that works with your plans.
What is the earliest flight from Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl. Airport (CVG) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
The first flight of the day leaving from Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl. Airport (CVG) is at around 3:33PM UTC-5. Board this flight and you’ll touch down at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) at approximately 4:59PM UTC-6. The overall travel time is 2h 26m.
How long does it take to fly from Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl. Airport (CVG) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
The average flight duration from CVG to MSY is 2 hours and 26 minutes, covering a distance of 700 mi.
What airline has the least delays from CVG to MSY?
With 80% of flights generally arriving on schedule, Frontier Airlines has the best on-time performance for direct flights from Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl. Airport (CVG) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY). To check your flight status and get notified about any changes, simply head to the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl. Airport (CVG) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
Book a flight from Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl. Airport (CVG) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) that leaves before 3 PM to reduce the likelihood of delays and cancellations. Departures after this hour are on average 22% more likely to be canceled.**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 Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl. Airport (CVG)?
Explore your flight options from Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl. Airport (CVG) 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 Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl. Airport (CVG) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) last-minute?
Waiting until right before your break to book your flight from CVG to MSY often results in higher prices. While you might find some last-minute deals, they’re not always guaranteed. Allow some flexibility in your schedule to boost your chances of getting a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a CVG to MSY flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging hotels and flights separately, booking a CVG to MSY flight and hotel package with Expedia could lead to significant savings. Better yet, having everything in one place will take the hassle out of travel planning. Just secure your flights and choose from our extensive range of hotels, then personalize your trip with other add-ons like tours, car rentals and activities.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl. Airport (CVG) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
Typically, you can cancel or modify your CVG to MSY flight. However, there may be additional charges, especially if you made your booking more than 24 hours ago. Double-check your itinerary for the airline’s rules and fees on flight changes, or if you want further information, go to our Customer Service portal.

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