Cheap Flights from Raleigh-durham to New Orleans
Cheap Flights from Raleigh-durham to New Orleans
Looking for cheap flights from Raleigh-durham to New Orleans? 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 Raleigh-durham to New Orleans vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500–22,500 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 Raleigh-durham to New Orleans for specific travel dates.
2026-11-08
RDU - MSY
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-08
RDU - MSY
Economy | 1 Stop
From 13,800 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-08
RDU - MSY
Economy | 1 Stop
From 14,000 Pts + $5.6
2027-01-04
RDU - MSY
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 19,000 Pts + $14.6
2026-11-08
RDU - MSY
Economy | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-08
RDU - MSY
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 22,500 Pts + $0
Raleigh-durham to New Orleans 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
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Raleigh-durham.
Airports in Raleigh-durham
RDU · Raleigh Durham Intl
Airports in New Orleans
MSY · Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Wilmington - New Orleans · Wilmington is 122 mi from Raleigh-durham
Flights Charlotte - New Orleans · Charlotte is 130 mi from Raleigh-durham
Flights Richmond - New Orleans · Richmond is 139 mi from Raleigh-durham
Flights Myrtle Beach - New Orleans · Myrtle Beach is 152 mi from Raleigh-durham
Flights Norfolk - New Orleans · Norfolk is 160 mi from Raleigh-durham
Flights Raleigh-durham - Pensacola · Pensacola is 186 mi from New Orleans
Premium cabin flights from Raleigh-durham to New Orleans
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
RDU - MSY
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 46,800 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
RDU - MSY
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
RDU - MSY
First | 1 Stop
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
New Orleans, LA (USA)
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
From 55,000 Pts or $229
New Orleans (USA)
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
From Pts or $458
New Orleans, LA (USA)
JW Marriott New Orleans
From Pts or $172
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Raleigh-durham to New Orleans 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 Raleigh-durham to New Orleans.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Raleigh-durham to New Orleans.
Raleigh-durham and New Orleans 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.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Raleigh-durham.
Departures from Raleigh-durham: Raleigh Durham Intl (RDU). Arrivals in New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl (MSY).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into New Orleans, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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