Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to New Orleans (from: Sydney)

The average price to go to New Orleans from Sydney airport is $ 1505 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1301 (in february) and $ 2006 (in january), which is a saving of $ 204 or a surplus of $ 502 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1084 to $1138 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to New Orleans before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-New Orleans plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 12261 airfare prices from previous years for flights to New Orleans from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

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Data analysis:

By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1301, saving $ 204 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1505). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 2006).

Flight Sydney-New Orleans: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1485 $ 2006 very high price
February$ 1043 $ 1301 very good price
March$ 1037 $ 1400 good price
April$ 1274 $ 1527 fair price
May$ 1091 $ 1370 good price
June$ 1090 $ 1341 good price
July$ 1335 $ 1626 fair price
August$ 1045 $ 1338 good price
September$ 1159 $ 1457 good price
October$ 1079 $ 1328 good price
November$ 1077 $ 1377 good price
December$ 1656 $ 1977 high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Sydney to New Orleans

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Sydney to New Orleans range from $758 to $2060. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $759 to $813), 2% at the maximum price (from $2005 to $2060). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1084 to $1138 (6% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->New Orleans flight

There are 13 companies that serve Sydney from New Orleans airport: United, Delta, Air Canada, Fiji Airways, Jetstar, Qantas, Virgin Australia, Japan Airlines, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, ANA, Hawaiian Airlines and Airasia X.

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Data analysis:

Of the 12261 flights analyzed in previous years, United was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (30% of the time) on the Sydney->New Orleans route.

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Sydney-New Orleans flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $70. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $38.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from New Orleans to Sydney departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $62. Conversely, departing from New Orleans on a friday may cost you an additional $79.


Top prices Sydney-New Orleans

Round tripDatesPrice
Sydney → New Orleans12-05 to 25-05-2025$ 977 
Sydney → New Orleans21-05 to 28-05-2025$ 1041 
Sydney → New Orleans09-06 to 23-06-2025$ 983 
Sydney → New Orleans10-06 to 16-06-2025$ 990 
Sydney → New Orleans15-06 to 25-06-2025$ 1012 
Sydney → New Orleans16-06 to 25-06-2025$ 990 
Sydney → New Orleans19-06 to 24-06-2025$ 990 
Sydney → New Orleans22-07 to 30-07-2025$ 1039 
Sydney → New Orleans05-09 to 15-09-2025$ 1029 
Sydney → New Orleans01-11 to 30-11-2025$ 1047 


When to book your flight Sydney - New Orleans to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Sydney-New Orleans flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to New Orleans, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 1408 $, which is a saving of 97 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (859 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Sydney to New Orleans flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1857 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1959), 5 to 6 months ($ 1973)

February

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1206 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1252), 2 to 3 months ($ 1241)

March

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1239 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1241), 2 to 3 months ($ 1240)

April

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1408 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1499), 3 to 4 months ($ 1492), 7 to 8 months ($ 1490)

May

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1172 $)

Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 1301), 7 to 8 months ($ 1358)

June

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1246 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1330), 3 to 4 months ($ 1292), 5 to 6 months ($ 1333)

July

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1379 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1497), 5 to 6 months ($ 1430)

August

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1166 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1304), 1 to 2 months ($ 1221)

September

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1233 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1387), 4 to 5 months ($ 1288), 6 to 7 months ($ 1331)

October

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1171 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1205), 3 to 4 months ($ 1291), 4 to 5 months ($ 1306), 5 to 6 months ($ 1299), 8 to 9 months ($ 1315)

November

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1190 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1370), 2 to 3 months ($ 1262), 3 to 4 months ($ 1223), 4 to 5 months ($ 1323)

December

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1747 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1820), 3 to 4 months ($ 1889)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->New Orleans are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $23. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $61 more.



Sydney to New Orleans: flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
April 2025$ 1652
$1327 to $2061
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May 2025$ 1218
$977 to $1561
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June 2025$ 1029
$964 to $1197
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July 2025$ 1274
$1039 to $1508
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September 2025$ 1171
$1029 to $1313
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October 2025$ 1111
$1111 to $1111
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November 2025$ 1047
$1047 to $1047
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February 2026$ 1123
$1123 to $1123
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, may, june, july, september, october, november and february are cheaper to travel to New Orleans. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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