JFK to MSY · Latest accepted price check: October 26, 2026
Flights from JFK to New Orleans
What have fares historically cost? — JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY)
Historical prices in USD for JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY) (round-trip) ranged from $267 to $877 across 60 accepted price checks from 2026-08-02 through 2026-10-26, inclusive; source: SERPRadio verified price observations; these are historical observations, not fares available to buy now.
The latest accepted price check for JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY) was observed on 2026-10-26, based on 1 accepted observation from 2026-10-26 through 2026-10-26; source: SERPRadio verified price observations.
Observed prices by departure day — JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY)
For JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY), historical round-trip USD median prices by departure weekday were Thursday $417.5 (14 checks); Friday $482 (13 checks), from 27 accepted price checks observed from 2026-08-02 through 2026-10-25; source: SERPRadio verified price observations. Comparisons describe only qualifying captured departure-day cells, not a recommendation for all flights.
Observed prices by departure month — JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY)
For JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY), historical round-trip USD median prices by departure month were 2026-09 $322 (23 checks); 2026-10 $499 (21 checks); 2026-11 $487 (16 checks), from 60 accepted price checks observed from 2026-08-02 through 2026-10-26; source: SERPRadio verified price observations. Named-month comparisons do not establish annual seasonality.
How reliable were these flights? — JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY)
Across 1142 JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY) flights reported from 2025-08-01 through 2026-07-31, 83.5% of departures were on time; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
Across 1142 JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY) flights reported from 2025-08-01 through 2026-07-31, 5.1% were canceled; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
Which departure days were most reliable? — JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY)
For JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY), Wednesday and Saturday were the most reliable departure days among the qualifying weekday groups across 1142 flights reported from 2025-08-01 through 2026-07-31; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
For JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY), Sunday and Thursday were the least reliable departure days among the qualifying weekday groups across 1142 flights reported from 2025-08-01 through 2026-07-31; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
On-time performance put Delta Air Lines at 86.1% and JetBlue Airways at 79.5%, across 1,142 flights in 12 months of U.S. Department of Transportation reporting from August 2025 through July 2026.
Traveler questions — JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY)
What prices were observed for JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY)?
Historical prices in USD for JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY) (round-trip) ranged from $267 to $877 across 60 accepted price checks from 2026-08-02 through 2026-10-26, inclusive; source: SERPRadio verified price observations; these are historical observations, not fares available to buy now.
When was the latest verified price check for JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY)?
The latest accepted price check for JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY) was observed on 2026-10-26, based on 1 accepted observation from 2026-10-26 through 2026-10-26; source: SERPRadio verified price observations.
How did observed prices differ by departure day for JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY)?
For JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY), historical round-trip USD median prices by departure weekday were Thursday $417.5 (14 checks); Friday $482 (13 checks), from 27 accepted price checks observed from 2026-08-02 through 2026-10-25; source: SERPRadio verified price observations. Comparisons describe only qualifying captured departure-day cells, not a recommendation for all flights.
How did observed prices differ by departure month for JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY)?
For JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY), historical round-trip USD median prices by departure month were 2026-09 $322 (23 checks); 2026-10 $499 (21 checks); 2026-11 $487 (16 checks), from 60 accepted price checks observed from 2026-08-02 through 2026-10-26; source: SERPRadio verified price observations. Named-month comparisons do not establish annual seasonality.
What operational reliability is supported for JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY)?
Across 1142 JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY) flights reported from 2025-08-01 through 2026-07-31, 83.5% of departures were on time; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
Which departure days were most reliable for JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY)?
For JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY), Wednesday and Saturday were the most reliable departure days among the qualifying weekday groups across 1142 flights reported from 2025-08-01 through 2026-07-31; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
Which departure days were least reliable for JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY)?
For JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY), Sunday and Thursday were the least reliable departure days among the qualifying weekday groups across 1142 flights reported from 2025-08-01 through 2026-07-31; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
What cancellation rate was observed for JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY)?
Across 1142 JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY) flights reported from 2025-08-01 through 2026-07-31, 5.1% were canceled; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
Sources and methodology — JFK (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY)
- SERPRadio verified price observations; 2026-08-02–2026-10-26; 60 price checks.
- SERPRadio verified price observations; 2026-10-26–2026-10-26; 1 price checks.
- U.S. Department of Transportation; 2025-08-01–2026-07-31; 1142 flights.
- U.S. Department of Transportation; 2025-08-01–2026-07-31; 1142 flights.
- U.S. Department of Transportation; 2025-08-01–2026-07-31; 1142 flights.
- SERPRadio verified price observations; 2026-08-02–2026-10-25; 27 price checks.
- SERPRadio verified price observations; 2026-08-02–2026-10-26; 60 price checks.
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