Statistics on Atlanta-New Orleans flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to New Orleans (from: Atlanta)
The average price to go to New Orleans from Atlanta airport is $ 187 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 134 (in september) and $ 271 (in december), which is a saving of $ 54 or a surplus of $ 84 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $54 to $108 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to New Orleans before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Atlanta-New Orleans plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 42647 airfare prices from previous years for flights to New Orleans from Atlanta and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in september, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 134, saving $ 54 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 187). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 271).
Flight Atlanta-New Orleans: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 84 | $ 154 | good price |
| February | $ 112 | $ 233 | high price |
| March | $ 117 | $ 193 | fair price |
| April | $ 99 | $ 176 | good price |
| May | $ 99 | $ 154 | good price |
| June | $ 112 | $ 171 | good price |
| July | $ 128 | $ 210 | fair price |
| August | $ 90 | $ 154 | good price |
| September | $ 89 | $ 134 the cheapest | very good price |
| October | $ 99 | $ 157 | good price |
| November | $ 113 | $ 232 | high price |
| December | $ 101 | $ 271 the most expensive | very 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 Atlanta to New Orleans
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Atlanta to New Orleans range from $0 to $645. 5% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $0 to $54), 1% at the maximum price (from $591 to $645). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $54 to $108 (35% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Atlanta->New Orleans flight
There are 5 companies that serve Atlanta from New Orleans airport: Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Delta, United and Alaska Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 42647 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (45% of the time) on the Atlanta->New Orleans route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Atlanta-New Orleans flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 267 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Atlanta-New Orleans flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $46. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $36.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from New Orleans to Atlanta 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 $47. Conversely, departing from New Orleans on a sunday may cost you an additional $40.
Top prices Atlanta-New Orleans
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta → New Orleans | 13-05 to 21-05-2024 | $ 72 | direct flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Atlanta → New Orleans | 22-05 to 26-05-2024 | $ 75 | direct flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Atlanta → New Orleans | 23-05 to 29-05-2024 | $ 70 | direct flight with Spirit Airlines |
| Atlanta → New Orleans | 11-06 to 15-06-2024 | $ 67 | direct flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Atlanta → New Orleans | 18-06 to 25-06-2024 | $ 38 | direct flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Atlanta → New Orleans | 09-07 to 16-07-2024 | $ 37 | direct flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Atlanta → New Orleans | 23-07 to 30-07-2024 | $ 38 | direct flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Atlanta → New Orleans | 06-08 to 11-08-2024 | $ 72 | direct flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Atlanta → New Orleans | 15-08 to 22-08-2024 | $ 65 | direct flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Atlanta → New Orleans | 20-08 to 24-08-2024 | $ 67 | direct flight with Frontier Airlines |
When to book your flight Atlanta - New Orleans to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 4 to 5 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 Atlanta-New Orleans flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Atlanta to New Orleans, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 99 $, which is a saving of 88 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 4 to 5 months in advance, you will pay the full price (235 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Atlanta 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: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 68 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 103), 2 to 3 months ($ 123) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 101 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 146), 2 to 3 months ($ 123) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 92 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 136), 2 to 3 months ($ 163) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 113 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 139), 2 to 3 months ($ 140) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 109 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 140), 2 to 3 months ($ 142) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 114 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 122), 2 to 3 months ($ 170) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 136 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 137) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 91 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 97) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 76 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 119), 2 to 3 months ($ 119) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 90 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 143), 2 to 3 months ($ 104) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 98 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 131), 2 to 3 months ($ 177) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 89 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 93), 2 to 3 months ($ 153) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Atlanta->New Orleans are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $5. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $8 more.
Atlanta 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 | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 190 $40 to $442 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 153 $38 to $308 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 152 $37 to $268 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 128 $48 to $212 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 114 $80 to $183 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 164 $117 to $236 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 252 $153 to $356 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 381 $375 to $386 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 208 $208 to $208 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 508 $262 to $652 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 398 $356 to $474 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to New Orleans. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!