How to get from Minneapolis to New Orleans: connecting flights, about 7h 9m total

Flights from Minneapolis to New Orleans

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Best fares from Minneapolis to New Orleans

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $137 14 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $137 14 November, Sat Cheapest weekend departure $137 Sat, 14 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $137

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dallas: 7h 9m
two tickets, via Dallas: $118
connection options: 4
straight-line distance: 1,053 mi (1,694 km)

fastest

Via Dallas

7h 9m

with the connection

Minneapolis to Dallas flight 2h 44m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to New Orleans: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.

Dallas to New Orleans flight 1h 25m

two ticketsfrom $118

Via Chicago

7h 16m

with the connection

Minneapolis to Chicago flight 1h 46m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to New Orleans flight 2h 30m

two ticketsfrom $201

Via Atlanta

7h 17m

with the connection

Minneapolis to Atlanta flight 2h 38m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to New Orleans flight 1h 39m

two ticketsfrom $366

Via Raleigh

8h 4m

with the connection

Minneapolis to Raleigh flight 2h 36m

Connection of about 3h

Raleigh to New Orleans flight 2h 28m

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 Minneapolis to cities closest to New Orleans

Minneapolis to Fort Walton Beach Fort Walton Beach: 214 mi (344 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 44m Minneapolis to Memphis Memphis: 359 mi (578 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 21m Minneapolis to Atlanta Atlanta: 424 mi (683 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 38m from $139 Minneapolis to Dallas Dallas: 442 mi (711 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 44m from $88 Minneapolis to Tampa Tampa: 480 mi (773 km) from New Orleans, flight 3h 12m from $187 Minneapolis to Sarasota Sarasota: 492 mi (791 km) from New Orleans, flight 3h 18m

To New Orleans from cities closest to Minneapolis

Chicago to New Orleans Chicago: 355 mi (571 km) from Minneapolis, flight 2h 30m from $107 St Louis to New Orleans St Louis: 467 mi (751 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 50m Buffalo to New Orleans Buffalo: 729 mi (1,174 km) from Minneapolis, flight 5h 25m Rochester to New Orleans Rochester: 786 mi (1,265 km) from Minneapolis, flight 5h 8m Dallas to New Orleans Dallas: 864 mi (1,391 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 25m from $30 Atlanta to New Orleans Atlanta: 908 mi (1,461 km) from Minneapolis, flight 1h 39m from $77

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dallas.

What is the fastest way to fly from Minneapolis to New Orleans?

Via Dallas: 2h 44m to the connection, 1h 25m after it, about 7h 9m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Dallas from $118. 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 Minneapolis and New Orleans?

Dallas (7h 9m total), Chicago (7h 16m total), Atlanta (7h 17m total) and Raleigh (8h 4m total).

How far is New Orleans from Minneapolis?

1,053 mi (1,694 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.