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Cheap Flights to New Orleans: Book Airline Tickets

New Orleans' airport lies west of the city, roughly 15 miles from the French Quarter.

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Best time to go

February through May and the fall are popular. Mardi Gras dates change each year, usually falling in February or March. Summers are hot, and hurricane season runs June to November.

Hurricane season runs from June through November, so check fare rules for changes if you travel in that window.

Getting around

Shuttles, taxis and ride-hail run between the airport and downtown.

Travel notes

Festivals such as Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest raise demand sharply, so book earlier if your trip overlaps with them.

Routes from and to New Orleans

IAH ⇄ MSY Houston to New Orleans 300 mi · about 1 h 15 min ATL ⇄ MSY Atlanta to New Orleans 420 mi · about 1 h 30 min DFW ⇄ MSY Dallas to New Orleans 450 mi · about 1 h 45 min BNA ⇄ MSY Nashville to New Orleans 470 mi · about 1 h 45 min TPA ⇄ MSY Tampa to New Orleans 490 mi · about 1 h 45 min MCO ⇄ MSY Orlando to New Orleans 550 mi · about 1 h 45 min MSY ⇄ CUN New Orleans to Cancun 650 mi · about 2 h FLL ⇄ MSY Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans 670 mi · about 2 h MIA ⇄ MSY Miami to New Orleans 670 mi · about 2 h ORD ⇄ MSY Chicago to New Orleans 840 mi · about 2 h 30 min DTW ⇄ MSY Detroit to New Orleans 930 mi · about 2 h 30 min DCA ⇄ MSY Washington, DC to New Orleans 950 mi · about 2 h 45 min MSP ⇄ MSY Minneapolis to New Orleans 1,040 mi · about 2 h 45 min DEN ⇄ MSY Denver to New Orleans 1,060 mi · about 2 h 45 min PHL ⇄ MSY Philadelphia to New Orleans 1,090 mi · about 3 h MSY ⇄ YYZ New Orleans to Toronto 1,110 mi · about 3 h JFK ⇄ MSY New York to New Orleans 1,180 mi · about 3 h PHX ⇄ MSY Phoenix to New Orleans 1,300 mi · about 3 h 15 min BOS ⇄ MSY Boston to New Orleans 1,370 mi · about 3 h 30 min LAS ⇄ MSY Las Vegas to New Orleans 1,500 mi · about 3 h 45 min SAN ⇄ MSY San Diego to New Orleans 1,600 mi · about 4 h LAX ⇄ MSY Los Angeles to New Orleans 1,670 mi · about 4 h SFO ⇄ MSY San Francisco to New Orleans 1,910 mi · about 4 h 30 min SEA ⇄ MSY Seattle to New Orleans 2,080 mi · about 5 h MSY ⇄ HNL New Orleans to Honolulu 4,200 mi · about 9 h 15 min

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Frequently asked questions

Which airport should I use for New Orleans?

New Orleans is served by MSY. It is the main airport for the area, so the decision is usually about schedule and airline.

When is the best time to fly to New Orleans?

February through May and the fall are popular. Mardi Gras dates change each year, usually falling in February or March. Summers are hot, and hurricane season runs June to November.

How do I get from the airport to New Orleans?

Shuttles, taxis and ride-hail run between the airport and downtown.

Do you list fares here?

No. A specialist checks live availability for your dates and confirms the full price before payment.