$116 Cheap flight deals from Kansas City (MKC) to New Orleans (MSY)

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This Weekend's Flight Deals from Kansas City to New Orleans

This weekend's flight prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fri, May 2 - Mon, May 5
MCI
Kansas City Intl.
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.
$441 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$441
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 2 from Kansas City Intl. to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl., returning Mon, May 5, priced at $441 found 6 hours ago

Airfares from $116 One Way, $217 Round Trip from Kansas City to New Orleans

Prices starting at $217 for return flights and $116 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.

Wed, May 14 - Tue, May 20
MCI
Kansas City
MSY
New Orleans
$217 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$217
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 14 from Kansas City to New Orleans, returning Tue, May 20, priced at $217 found 3 days ago
Wed, May 14 - Tue, May 20
MCI
Kansas City
MSY
New Orleans
$227 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$227
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 14 from Kansas City to New Orleans, returning Tue, May 20, priced at $227 found 3 days ago
Wed, May 14 - Tue, May 20
MCI
Kansas City
MSY
New Orleans
$230 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$230
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, May 14 from Kansas City to New Orleans, returning Tue, May 20, priced at $230 found 3 days ago
Wed, May 14 - Tue, May 20
MCI
Kansas City
MSY
New Orleans
$233 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$233
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 14 from Kansas City to New Orleans, returning Tue, May 20, priced at $233 found 3 days ago
Sun, May 11 - Wed, May 14
MCI
Kansas City
MSY
New Orleans
$242 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$242
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 11 from Kansas City to New Orleans, returning Wed, May 14, priced at $242 found 2 days ago

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Hotel Mazarin
3.5-star property

Hotel Mazarin

9/10 Wonderful! (1,537 reviews)

Jun 20 - Jun 23

3 night stay

Kansas City (MCI) to New Orleans (MSY)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
per person
found 1 day ago
Close to everything. Friendly and helpful staff. Historic property.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton New Orleans
3.5-star property

Embassy Suites by Hilton New Orleans

7.8/10 Good! (1,547 reviews)

Jun 20 - Jun 23

3 night stay

Kansas City (MCI) to New Orleans (MSY)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
per person
found 1 day ago
Our room needed some TLC. The shower glass door had been removed or broken and a shower curtain was hung in its place. The front desk staff was very nice. And, then we waited 30 minutes for our vehicle from the valet. They just didn't get it and skipped over us. We finally walked through the hotel and loaded our stuff in as it was coming down from the parking garage so we could get going. Little things, but they added up to not a great start to our visit.

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2025

Virgin Hotels New Orleans
4.5-star property

Virgin Hotels New Orleans

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,237 reviews)

Jun 20 - Jun 23

3 night stay

Kansas City (MCI) to New Orleans (MSY)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
per person
found 1 day ago
Our entire stay was phenomenal. There are only 2 things that I can say negatively about this property. The pool is super small and the water pressure coming from the sink was very little. The water pressure in the shower was fine.

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2025

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More About Flying To New Orleans from Kansas City

Route Information for Flights from Kansas City to New Orleans

Origin Airport IATA Code
MKC
Destination Airport IATA Code
MSY
Distance
691 mi
Direct Flight Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Earliest Flight Arrival
11:10PM UTC
Latest Flight Arrival
3:45AM UTC

Fly from Kansas City to New Orleans

You can expect a trip filled with jazz music and historic architecture when you fly from Kansas City to New Orleans. You ll find attractions throughout New Orleans in famous spots such as Bourbon Street, the French Quarter and City Park. You can start your trip by booking a flight from the Kansas City International Airport (MCI), which is located off the 71 and 435 freeways. Once you depart, your flight time should be about one hour and 45 minutes.

Attractions

Bourbon Street is one of the most popular areas in New Orleans and is known for street performances, jazz clubs and bars where you can mingle with the locals and other travelers. East of Bourbon Street is the historic area of French Quarter, which has French-inspired architecture that s hundreds of years old. Here, can spend an entire day exploring the various buildings and stopping by cafes to have traditional New Orleans delicacies like beignets, gumbo, jambalaya and crawfish etoufee.

Hints and tips

Your flight will arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), which is in the southern part of the city. You ll have easy access to the 61, 49 and 10 freeways. If you visit New Orleans in February, you ll be able to take part in Mardis Gras. New Orleans famous festival brings people from around the world. Enjoy the parades and celebrations as people throw beads from floats and dance all day long. The city's average annual temperature is 77 degrees.

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Kansas City to New Orleans?
Southwest Airlines will fly you directly from MCI to New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.), which means you won’t have to worry about switching planes or missing your connecting flight on this route.
What is the shortest flight from Kansas City to New Orleans?
It can be as a short and sweet as 2 hours and 45 minutes. If you’re a firm believer that your vacation hours should be spent ‘vacationing’ rather than flying, you’ll enjoy the flight from Kansas City Intl. Airport to MSY.
What airlines fly from Kansas City to New Orleans most frequently?
If you want the airline with the most flights from Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport, buckle up and take off with Southwest Airlines. This carrier offers 4 flights each month along this route.
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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