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Cheap flights to New Orleans
Jazz on Frenchmen Street, the French Quarter and Creole cooking.
- Best weather
- Mar to May, Oct to Nov
- Warmest
- Jul, 33°C
- Airport
- MSY
Best time to visit New Orleans
The best time to visit New Orleans for the weather is from March to May and from October to November, when daytime highs average 22 to 30°C (72 to 86°F) and it's mostly dry.
There's no real wet season: rain is spread through the year, with the most in June (about 13 rainy days) and the least in October.
The warmest month is July, with highs around 33°C (91°F); the coolest is January, at around 17°C (62°F) by day and 8°C (46°F) at night.
New Orleans weather by month
Average daytime highs, overnight lows and rain for each month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C 62°F | 8°C 46°F | 10 rainy days | Cool with some rain |
| February | 19°C 66°F | 10°C 50°F | 9 rainy days | Mild with some rain |
| March Best | 22°C 72°F | 13°C 55°F | 8 rainy days | Mild with some rain |
| April Best | 26°C 78°F | 17°C 62°F | 7 rainy days | Warm and dry |
| May Best | 30°C 85°F | 21°C 69°F | 8 rainy days | Warm and dry |
| June | 32°C 90°F | 24°C 75°F | 13 rainy days | Hot and wet |
| July | 33°C 91°F | 25°C 76°F | 14 rainy days | Hot and wet |
| August | 33°C 91°F | 25°C 77°F | 14 rainy days | Hot and wet |
| September | 31°C 88°F | 23°C 74°F | 10 rainy days | Hot with some rain |
| October Best | 27°C 81°F | 18°C 64°F | 7 rainy days | Warm and dry |
| November Best | 22°C 71°F | 12°C 54°F | 7 rainy days | Mild and dry |
| December | 18°C 65°F | 9°C 48°F | 9 rainy days | Mild with some rain |
Long-term averages from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 1991–2020. The weather on your dates will vary.
Flying to New Orleans
Farepop finds fares to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). These are the closest airports Farepop watches in each region, as the crow flies; with stops, the trip is longer.
| From | Closest airports |
|---|---|
| Australia | Brisbane 13,900 km · about 18 hours non-stop Sydney 14,300 km · about 18.5 hours non-stop |
| New Zealand | Auckland 12,400 km · about 16 hours non-stop Wellington 12,500 km · about 16 hours non-stop |
| United States | Atlanta 430 mi · about 1.5 hours non-stop Dallas 450 mi · about 1.5 hours non-stop |
| Canada | Toronto 1,800 km · about 2.5 hours non-stop Montréal 2,200 km · about 3.5 hours non-stop |
| United Kingdom | Belfast 4,300 mi · about 9 hours non-stop Glasgow 4,400 mi · about 9.5 hours non-stop |
| Europe | Cork 6,900 km · about 9 hours non-stop Dublin 7,000 km · about 9 hours non-stop |
How Farepop finds cheap flights to New Orleans
Compared with the usual price
Every fare is compared with what the same route usually costs for the same trip length and dates. Around busy holidays we use quieter neighbouring months, so a peak price never passes for a saving.
At least 25% below
A deal is at least 25% below the usual price for those dates, and a good fare at least 20%. Full-service airlines selling at budget prices, and travel agents undercutting the airline, are labelled as such.
Checked twice, then again
Fares are checked again on their exact dates before you hear about them, and regularly after. Ones that no longer qualify are withdrawn.
You book direct
Farepop doesn't sell tickets. Tap a deal and book with the airline or travel site; always check the final price, baggage and conditions before you pay.
The full rules are in our savings methodology.
New Orleans: questions
When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
For the weather, from March to May and from October to November, when daytime highs average around 25°C. These are long-term averages from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 1991–2020.
Does it rain a lot in New Orleans?
New Orleans has no distinct wet season. June is usually the wettest month, with about 13 rainy days.
Which airport do you fly into for New Orleans?
Farepop finds fares to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
How can I find cheap flights to New Orleans?
Be flexible with your dates and let the fares come to you. Farepop watches flights from your home airports and alerts you when a trip to New Orleans costs at least 25% less than it usually does for those dates, so you can book before the fare goes.
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