Routes/Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN to New Orleans, LA
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN to New Orleans, LA
Average one-way fare in 2026 Q1: $342 · 1040 nonstop miles · 312 passengers per day.
2026 Q1 fare$342
2025 Q1 fare$305
Change+$37
Passengers/day312
Distance1040 mi
The average fare a year earlier (2025 Q1) was $305. The change is $37 higher (12.1%).
The largest carrier on this route in 2026 Q1 was Delta with 76% of passengers. The lowest-fare carrier was Southwest with 12% of passengers, at an average fare of $279.
All routes from Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN · All routes from New Orleans, LA
All quarters on this route
| Quarter | Passengers/day | Avg. fare | Largest carrier | Largest share | Lowest-fare carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q1 | 339 | $297 | Delta | 63% | Southwest |
| 2024 Q2 | 435 | $221 | Delta | 53% | Sun Country |
| 2024 Q3 | 348 | $217 | Delta | 54% | Sun Country |
| 2024 Q4 | 378 | $259 | Delta | 61% | Sun Country |
| 2025 Q1 | 350 | $305 | Delta | 66% | Southwest |
| 2025 Q2 | 425 | $223 | Delta | 54% | Sun Country |
| 2025 Q3 | 329 | $219 | Delta | 49% | Sun Country |
| 2025 Q4 | 366 | $265 | Delta | 58% | Sun Country |
| 2026 Q1 | 312 | $342 | Delta | 76% | Southwest |