Cheap flights from Champaign to New Orleans (CMI - MSY) from $113

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMI — MSY
May 2 — May 91

Cheap flight deals from Champaign to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Champaign (CMI) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 27, 2024.

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Round-trip from

$248

One-way from

$113
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 18% potential price drop
From Champaign University-Willard to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Champaign University-Willard to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Champaign to New Orleans?

Users have found that leaving on a Friday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 47% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Champaign to New Orleans?

April can be a great time to fly to New Orleans from Champaign with a flight ticket averaging about $521. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of April for as cheap as $422. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of November.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Champaign to New Orleans (CMI - MSY)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Champaign to New Orleans in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 2% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Champaign to New Orleans

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Champaign and New Orleans. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
Thu 5/306:17 amCMI - MSY
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/23:57 pmMSY - CMI
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$306
Fri 5/3111:26 amCMI - MSY
2 stops10h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/31:15 pmMSY - CMI
2 stops8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$314
Fri 5/314:30 pmCMI - MSY
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/31:15 pmMSY - CMI
2 stops8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$369
Thu 5/3011:26 amCMI - MSY
2 stops11h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/23:57 pmMSY - CMI
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$371
Thu 5/233:39 pmCMI - MSY
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/269:38 amMSY - CMI
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$376
Thu 5/3011:26 amCMI - MSY
2 stops11h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/212:20 pmMSY - CMI
2 stops9h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$436
Fri 5/314:30 pmCMI - MSY
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/39:38 amMSY - CMI
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$521
Thu 5/236:17 amCMI - MSY
2 stops11h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/269:38 amMSY - CMI
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$526
Tue 8/207:20 amCMI - MSY
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/249:56 amMSY - CMI
1 stop4h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$546

Cheap Champaign to New Orleans flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Champaign to New Orleans specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Prices were last updated on April 27, 2024.
Thu 5/306:17 amCMI - MSY
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/23:57 pmMSY - CMI
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$306
Fri 5/3111:26 amCMI - MSY
2 stops10h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/31:15 pmMSY - CMI
2 stops8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$314
Fri 5/314:30 pmCMI - MSY
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/31:15 pmMSY - CMI
2 stops8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$369
Thu 5/3011:26 amCMI - MSY
2 stops11h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/23:57 pmMSY - CMI
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$371
Thu 5/233:39 pmCMI - MSY
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/269:38 amMSY - CMI
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$376
Thu 5/3011:26 amCMI - MSY
2 stops11h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/212:20 pmMSY - CMI
2 stops9h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$436
Fri 5/314:30 pmCMI - MSY
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/39:38 amMSY - CMI
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$521
Thu 5/236:17 amCMI - MSY
2 stops11h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/269:38 amMSY - CMI
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$526
Mon 4/294:36 pmCMI - MSY
1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/44:22 pmMSY - CMI
1 stop4h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$581

Champaign to New Orleans 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Champaign and New Orleans in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
Thu 5/306:17 amCMI - MSY
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/23:57 pmMSY - CMI
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$306
Fri 5/3111:26 amCMI - MSY
2 stops10h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/31:15 pmMSY - CMI
2 stops8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$314
Fri 5/314:30 pmCMI - MSY
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/31:15 pmMSY - CMI
2 stops8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$369
Thu 5/3011:26 amCMI - MSY
2 stops11h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/23:57 pmMSY - CMI
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$371
Thu 5/233:39 pmCMI - MSY
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/269:38 amMSY - CMI
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$376
Thu 5/3011:26 amCMI - MSY
2 stops11h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/212:20 pmMSY - CMI
2 stops9h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$436
Fri 5/314:30 pmCMI - MSY
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/39:38 amMSY - CMI
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$521
Thu 5/236:17 amCMI - MSY
2 stops11h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/269:38 amMSY - CMI
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$526
Tue 8/207:20 amCMI - MSY
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/249:56 amMSY - CMI
1 stop4h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$546

One-way flights to New Orleans from Champaign

Search for one-way flight options from Champaign to New Orleans. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
Wed 5/294:30 pmCMI - MSY
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$113
Thu 5/306:17 amCMI - MSY
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$153
Sat 5/183:39 pmCMI - MSY
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$213
Sat 5/1811:26 amCMI - MSY
2 stops11h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$218

Find flights from Champaign to New Orleans within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Champaign to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.

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Champaign University-WillardNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

CMI - MSY

CMIMSY

Champaign University-Willard

Thu 5/30

1 stop6h 14m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/2

1 stop4h 38m

$306

Champaign University-WillardNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

CMI - MSY

CMIMSY

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 5/31

2 stops10h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/3

2 stops8h 18m

$314

Champaign University-WillardNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

CMI - MSY

CMIMSY

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 5/31

1 stop6h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/3

2 stops8h 18m

$369

Champaign University-WillardNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

CMI - MSY

CMIMSY

Champaign University-Willard

Thu 5/30

2 stops11h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/2

1 stop4h 38m

$371

Champaign University-WillardNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

CMI - MSY

CMIMSY

Champaign University-Willard

Thu 5/23

1 stop7h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/26

1 stop5h 25m

$376

Champaign University-WillardNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

CMI - MSY

CMIMSY

Champaign University-Willard

Thu 5/30

2 stops11h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/2

2 stops9h 13m

$436

Champaign University-WillardNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

CMI - MSY

CMIMSY

Champaign University-Willard

Fri 5/31

1 stop6h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 6/3

1 stop5h 25m

$521

Champaign University-WillardNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

CMI - MSY

CMIMSY

Champaign University-Willard

Thu 5/23

2 stops11h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/26

1 stop5h 25m

$526

Champaign University-WillardNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

CMI - MSY

CMIMSY

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 8/20

1 stop6h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/24

1 stop4h 28m

$546

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Deals found on 4/26

When is the cheapest time to fly from Champaign to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Champaign to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Champaign to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to New Orleans by month

Plan your trip from Champaign to New Orleans by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Champaign to New Orleans is currently $174 while a round-trip flight costs $418. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Champaign to New Orleans (average of $248). Flying from Champaign to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$272

February

$280

March

$311

April

$343

May

$302

June

$314

July

$297

August

$255

September

$248

October

$311

November

$330

December

$298

Temperature and rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

MSY

Temperature

51.8 - 82.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Orleans. Reviews last updated April 27, 2024.
7.3
Good
14,875 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Allow you to take your carry on with you on the plane. It was a full flight and I had to check my bag. As we boarded, a few people who came after me were able to take their bags on the plane.

7.3
Good
14,875 reviews
7.3
Good
14,875 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Allow you to take your carry on with you on the plane. It was a full flight and I had to check my bag. As we boarded, a few people who came after me were able to take their bags on the plane.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Champaign to New Orleans for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Champaign to New Orleans for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $306, but on average you can expect to pay $515.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Champaign to New Orleans round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at $306. You may be able to fly from Champaign to New Orleans for 41% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What does CMI to MSY mean?

    This is defined as Champaign University-Willard Airport (CMI) and New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY). Codes like New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Champaign to New Orleans that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Champaign to New Orleans flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Champaign to New Orleans with specific airlines?

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Champaign to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Champaign to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Champaign to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Champaign to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Champaign to New Orleans that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Champaign to New Orleans offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Champaign to New Orleans?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Champaign to New Orleans flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Champaign to New Orleans flight deals updated?

    The Champaign to New Orleans flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/26.

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