Flights from Melbourne to New Orleans
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Los Angeles
- 21h 5m
- two tickets, via Los Angeles
- $660
- connection options
- 2
- straight-line distance
- 9,279 mi (14,933 km)
fastest
Via Los Angeles
United States
21h 5m
with the connection
Melbourne to Los Angeles
flight 14h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Los Angeles International. Departure to New Orleans: Los Angeles International, Ontario International.
Los Angeles to New Orleans
flight 3h 40m
two ticketsfrom $660
Via San Francisco
United States
22h 45m
with the connection
Melbourne to San Francisco
flight 14h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: San Francisco International. Departure to New Orleans: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to New Orleans
flight 5h 25m
two ticketsfrom $1,795
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Melbourne to cities closest to New Orleans
Melbourne to Los Angeles
Los Angeles: 1,670 mi (2,687 km) from New Orleans, flight 14h 25m
from $387
Melbourne to San Francisco
San Francisco: 1,923 mi (3,094 km) from New Orleans, flight 14h 20m
from $553
Melbourne to Santiago
Santiago: 4,560 mi (7,339 km) from New Orleans, flight 12h 55m
from $944
Melbourne to London
London: 4,627 mi (7,446 km) from New Orleans, flight 23h 55m
from $311
Melbourne to Helsinki
Helsinki: 5,215 mi (8,392 km) from New Orleans, flight 23h 20m
from $602
Melbourne to Istanbul
Istanbul: 6,178 mi (9,943 km) from New Orleans, flight 21h 10m
from $334
To New Orleans from cities closest to Melbourne
San Francisco to New Orleans
San Francisco: 7,865 mi (12,658 km) from Melbourne, flight 5h 25m
from $112
Los Angeles to New Orleans
Los Angeles: 7,937 mi (12,774 km) from Melbourne, flight 3h 40m
from $171
San Diego to New Orleans
San Diego: 7,945 mi (12,786 km) from Melbourne, flight 3h 35m
Las Vegas to New Orleans
Las Vegas: 8,162 mi (13,135 km) from Melbourne, flight 3h 24m
Seattle to New Orleans
Seattle: 8,191 mi (13,182 km) from Melbourne, flight 4h 38m
Phoenix to New Orleans
Phoenix: 8,226 mi (13,239 km) from Melbourne, flight 2h 56m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Melbourne to New Orleans?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Los Angeles.
What is the fastest way to fly from Melbourne to New Orleans?
Via Los Angeles: 14h 25m to the connection, 3h 40m after it, about 21h 5m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Melbourne to New Orleans with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Los Angeles from $660. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Melbourne and New Orleans?
Los Angeles (21h 5m total) and San Francisco (22h 45m total).
How far is New Orleans from Melbourne?
9,279 mi (14,933 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.