Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Raleigh-durham
Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Raleigh-durham
Looking for cheap flights from New Orleans to Raleigh-durham? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from New Orleans to Raleigh-durham vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500–13,800 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from New Orleans to Raleigh-durham for specific travel dates.
2026-11-06
MSY - RDU
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-07
MSY - RDU
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-19
MSY - RDU
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-06
MSY - RDU
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 13,200 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-06
MSY - RDU
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,800 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-07
MSY - RDU
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,800 Pts + $5.6
New Orleans to Raleigh-durham flight facts
Distance
779 mi
1,253 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Raleigh-durham is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
Airports in New Orleans
MSY · Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl
Airports in Raleigh-durham
RDU · Raleigh Durham Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Gulfport - Raleigh-durham · Gulfport is 76 mi from New Orleans
Flights Lafayette - Raleigh-durham · Lafayette is 104 mi from New Orleans
Flights New Orleans - Wilmington · Wilmington is 122 mi from Raleigh-durham
Flights New Orleans - Charlotte · Charlotte is 130 mi from Raleigh-durham
Premium cabin flights from New Orleans to Raleigh-durham
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
MSY - RDU
First | 1 Stop
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
MSY - RDU
First | 1 Stop
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
MSY - RDU
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 46,800 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Chapel Hill (United States)
The Carolina Inn
From Pts or $1145
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from New Orleans to Raleigh-durham depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from New Orleans to Raleigh-durham.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from New Orleans to Raleigh-durham.
New Orleans and Raleigh-durham are about 779 miles (1,253 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 779-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Raleigh-durham is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
Departures from New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl (MSY). Arrivals in Raleigh-durham: Raleigh Durham Intl (RDU).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Raleigh-durham, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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