Cheap Flights from MSY to LYH: When to Fly from New Orleans to Lynchburg

 

The cheapest times to fly from MSY to LYH are

• July 30th to November 18th (except the week of October 1st)
• December 3rd to February 11th (except the weeks of December 17th and January 1st)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from MSY to LYH is mid to late September. Prices can be as high as $921 for Sunday flights during early to mid May, or as low as $273 for Wednesday flights around mid to late September.

 

When to Fly to Lynchburg

Flying from New Orleans, LA (MSY) to Lynchburg, VA (LYH) will usually cost between $285 to $518 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid to late September with an average ticket price of $303. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid May, with an average price of $494. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $191 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $336 can be considered a good price for a round-trip MSY to LYH flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the MSY to LYH route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the MSY to LYH flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from New Orleans. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.26, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $116 (27%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $320. Return trip prices are from the LYH to MSY flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from MSY to LYH can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 2 hour 27 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from MSY to LYH while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from MSY to LYH? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 1 major airline flying this route most often: American, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 812 miles or 1307 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from MSY to LYH?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop MSY to LYH flight is about 2 hour 27 minutes.

How many flights go between New Orleans, LA and Lynchburg, VA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 32 available flights from MSY to LYH.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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