Madison to New Orleans: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 11 times. The typical round trip was $1,049 per person and the lowest $489, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | $489 |
| Typical (median) | $1,049 |
| 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
Oct 23–25, 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
$1,640 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights $978 + hotel $575 + resort fee $87, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $160
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026 | $1,049 | WS + PD + MX | with a stop | 72h 4m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026 | $495 | United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | with a stop | 4h 38m | Google Flights |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $1,020 | UA | with a stop | 13h 15m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $489 | American | with a stop | 4h 48m | Google Flights |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026 | $958 | WS + PD + MX + F9 | with a stop | 32h 36m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $1,019 | UA | with a stop | 6h 35m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026 | $1,177 | WS + F8 + F9 + MX + G4 | with a stop | 33h 16m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $1,518 | WS + PD + B6 + F9 + G4 + MX | with a stop | 23h 52m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $1,331 | WS + PD + B6 + F9 + MX | with a stop | 23h 52m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $1,269 | WS + PD + B6 + F9 + MX | with a stop | 37h 5m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $1,235 | 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 round trip from Madison to New Orleans usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $1,049 per person, taxes and fees included, across 11 checks; the lowest was $489.
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 travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for New Orleans.