Madison to New Orleans: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 11 times. The typical return was £792 per person and the lowest £369, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £369 |
| Typical (median) | £792 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 11 |
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Trips we picked on this route
Next weekend · from MadisonLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
New Orleans
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- $489 per person on American, $560 below the typical fare
- Highs of 79–82°F and a 4–6% chance of rain
- Hilton Garden Inn rated 8.3 from 1,365 reviews, free cancellation
£1,238 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights £738 + hotel £434 + resort fee £66, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
American · with a stop · 4h 48m
The catch: The flight has one stop and takes 4h 48m, it's hurricane season, and a checked bag is about $160 for two on top.
Worth it if you want a food-and-jazz long weekend and don't mind a stop; skip it if you need a nonstop.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 | £792 | WS + PD + MX | with a stop | 72h 4m | Kiwi.com |
| 15 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 | £374 | United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | with a stop | 4h 38m | Google Flights |
| 15 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £770 | UA | with a stop | 13h 15m | Kiwi.com |
| 15 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £369 | American | with a stop | 4h 48m | Google Flights |
| 15 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 | £723 | WS + PD + MX + F9 | with a stop | 32h 36m | Kiwi.com |
| 15 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £769 | UA | with a stop | 6h 35m | Kiwi.com |
| 15 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 | £889 | WS + F8 + F9 + MX + G4 | with a stop | 33h 16m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £1,146 | WS + PD + B6 + F9 + G4 + MX | with a stop | 23h 52m | Kiwi.com |
| 14 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £1,005 | WS + PD + B6 + F9 + MX | with a stop | 23h 52m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £958 | WS + PD + B6 + F9 + MX | with a stop | 37h 5m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 23 – 25 Oct 2026 | £932 | WS + PD + B6 + F9 + MX | with a stop | 37h 5m | Kiwi.com |
About New Orleans
New Orleans runs on jazz, Creole and Cajun cooking, centuries-old architecture and a festival calendar that peaks at Mardi Gras.
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Questions about Madison to New Orleans
What does a return from Madison to New Orleans usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £792 per person, taxes and fees included, across 11 checks; the lowest was £369.
When is the best time to fly from Madison to New Orleans?
New Orleans is at its best in February, March, April, May, October, November and December. Avoid July, August, September: Sweltering heat and peak hurricane season
Do I need a passport to fly from Madison to New Orleans?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for New Orleans.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 16 Oct 2026.