Cheap flights from Milwaukee to New Orleans

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Cheapest round-trip flights$258
Frontier1 stop16 hrThu, Sep 17 — Mon, Sep 21
The cheapest round-trip flight from Milwaukee to New Orleans is currently $258
Cheapest one-way flight$135
Frontier1 stop16 hrThu, Sep 17
The cheapest one-way flight from Milwaukee to New Orleans is currently $135
Last-minute weekend getaway$376
Frontier1 stop6 hrThu, Jun 25 — Mon, Jun 29
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Milwaukee to New Orleans is currently $376
Cheapest business class flights$541
Frontier1 stop20 hrFri, Sep 18 — Mon, Sep 21
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Milwaukee to New Orleans is currently $541
Fastest flight3 hr 40 minThe fastest flight with stops from Milwaukee to New Orleans takes 3 hr 40 min
Nonstop flightsNoneThere are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Milwaukee to New Orleans is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $205–450
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $335–465

Popular airlines from Milwaukee to New Orleans

  • Southwest
    from $329
    Typical price: $300–580
    762 weekly connecting flights
    MKE - MSYEvery day
  • Delta
    from $329
    Typical price: $310–680
    359 weekly connecting flights
    MKE - MSYEvery day
  • American
    from $329
    Typical price: $300–620
    311 weekly connecting flights
    MKE - MSYEvery day
  • United
    from $329
    Typical price: $305–610
    304 weekly connecting flights
    MKE - MSYEvery day
  • Alaska
    from $783
    Typical price: $580–1,250
    21 weekly connecting flights
    MKE - MSYEvery day
  • JetBlue
    21 weekly connecting flights
    MKE - MSYEvery day

Popular airports near Milwaukee

  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
    MilwaukeeUnited States14 min6 mi
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    ChicagoUnited States1 hr 15 min73 mi
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
    ChicagoUnited States1 hr 46 min87 mi
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
    MadisonUnited States1 hr 17 min72 mi

Popular airports near New Orleans

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
    New OrleansUnited States17 min11 mi
  • Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
    Baton RougeUnited States1 hr 23 min75 mi
  • Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT)
    GulfportUnited States1 hr 13 min68 mi
  • Pensacola International Airport (PNS)
    PensacolaUnited States3 hr 1 min176 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Milwaukee to New Orleans

The cheapest flights from Milwaukee to New Orleans are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $205 to $450.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Milwaukee to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $258. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $135.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Milwaukee to New Orleans is $329, flying from Aug 8 to Aug 10.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Milwaukee to New Orleans is $329, flying from Aug 8 to Aug 10.
  • The cheapest American flight from Milwaukee to New Orleans is $329, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 17.
  • The cheapest United flight from Milwaukee to New Orleans is $329, flying from Aug 29 to Aug 31.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Milwaukee to New Orleans is $783, flying from Aug 6 to Aug 9.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Milwaukee to New Orleans starts at $258 from Thu, Sep 17 to Mon, Sep 21. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $135 and departs on Thu, Sep 17.
3 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Milwaukee to New Orleans.
New Orleans' peak travel season is Feb–May, which is also when major events like Mardi Gras (Feb/Mar) and Jazz Fest (Apr–May) occur. Other events are the Essence Music Festival (Jul), which focuses on African-American artists; Tales of the Cocktail (Jul), with mixology-related events; the Louis Armstrong celebration Satchmo Summerfest (Aug); the New Orleans Film Festival (Oct); and the Voodoo music festival (Oct/Nov). Summers can be hot, humid and rainy. Hurricane season is Jun–Nov.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Milwaukee to New Orleans.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Milwaukee to New Orleans really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Milwaukee to New Orleans.

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 762 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Other popular airlines flying from Milwaukee to New Orleans are:
  • Delta offers 359 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
  • American offers 311 connecting flights per week. American flies from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
  • United offers 304 connecting flights per week. United flies from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
  • Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
  • JetBlue offers 21 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Milwaukee and New Orleans.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Milwaukee to New Orleans recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $258. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $135.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Milwaukee to New Orleans is $329, flying from Aug 8 to Aug 10.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Milwaukee to New Orleans is $329, flying from Aug 8 to Aug 10.
  • The cheapest American flight from Milwaukee to New Orleans is $329, flying from Aug 15 to Aug 17.
  • The cheapest United flight from Milwaukee to New Orleans is $329, flying from Aug 29 to Aug 31.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Milwaukee to New Orleans is $783, flying from Aug 6 to Aug 9.
No airline flies direct from Milwaukee to New Orleans.
  • There are 762 Southwest connecting flights from Milwaukee to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 359 Delta connecting flights from Milwaukee to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 311 American connecting flights from Milwaukee to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 304 United connecting flights from Milwaukee to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Alaska connecting flights from Milwaukee to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 JetBlue connecting flights from Milwaukee to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Milwaukee and New Orleans at price $376 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Jun 25 to Mon, Jun 29.
No airline flies direct from Milwaukee to New Orleans.
  • There are 762 Southwest connecting flights from Milwaukee to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 359 Delta connecting flights from Milwaukee to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 311 American connecting flights from Milwaukee to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 304 United connecting flights from Milwaukee to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Alaska connecting flights from Milwaukee to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 JetBlue connecting flights from Milwaukee to New Orleans per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Milwaukee to New Orleans.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Milwaukee to New Orleans, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Milwaukee and New Orleans start at $541 from Fri, Sep 18 to Mon, Sep 21 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Milwaukee and New Orleans start at $258 from Thu, Sep 17 to Mon, Sep 21.
To book business class trips from Milwaukee to New Orleans, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Milwaukee and New Orleans starts at $376 from Thu, Jun 25 to Mon, Jun 29 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Milwaukee and New Orleans at price $376 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Jun 25 to Mon, Jun 29.
To find last-minute flight deals from Milwaukee to New Orleans, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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