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Popular flight routes to New Orleans, LA

Los Angeles, CA
Flights from Los Angeles, CAto New Orleans, LA
157$
144$
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Chicago
Flights from Chicagoto New Orleans, LA
128$
120$
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Atlanta, GA
Flights from Atlanta, GAto New Orleans, LA
121$
116$
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Philadelphia, PA
Flights from Philadelphia, PAto New Orleans, LA
118$
110$
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How long is the flight to New Orleans, LA?

If you’re planning to fly to New Orleans, LA, we at eDreams have looked into the most popular routes to help you plan your trip. From Atlanta, GA, the flight takes about 2h 3m; from Chicago, around 3h 53m; and from New York City, approximately 4h 3m.
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Atlanta, GAChicagoNew York CityNewark, NJFort Lauderdale, FL
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3h 53m
4h 3m
4h 19m
4h 33m

How much does a flight to New Orleans, LA cost?

At eDreams you can find flights from Raleigh - Durham, NC to New Orleans, LA starting from $99, with an average price of $154. If you depart from other cities such as Norfolk, VA, you can find tickets from $119, and from San Francisco, CA starting from $151, according to data from the last 72 hours.
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About New Orleans, LA

Established by French colonists, New Orleans is known for its distinctive atmosphere, which retains a strong European influence. This legacy is reflected in The Big Easy's multilingualism, as well as its unique music, architecture and cuisine. Built on the Mississippi River, this port city is a lively destination and offers plenty of pleasure for travellers. Despite all the excitement, New Orleans is a relatively laid back city, and many visitors fall in love with it's charmingly vintage atmosphere. The city has a strong sense of heritage that it loves to share with new arrivals. New Orleans' attractions are too many for a single trip, leaving most tourists vowing to return. Discover here the best offers for Flight + Hotel to New Orleans.

Things to do and places to visit in New Orleans, LA

Probably the most famous of New Orleans' attractions is Mardi Gras, but there is actually much more to discover about the city. Both the city's buildings and its food, strongly influenced by the Creole descendants of French and Spanish settlers, are worth diving into for visitors. Flights to New Orleans with leave you feeling like you've stepped back in time upon arrival, and visitors to New Orleans' historic districts will find themselves transported to another era. The spicy, seafood-heavy cuisine is another thing visitors won't forget in a hurry.

Things you shouldn't miss in New Orleans include:

  • Wandering through the French Quarter admiring the 17th century architecture
  • Eating a bowl of gumbo – a spicy seafood stew and local specialty
  • Joining the party on Bourbon Street
  • Reveling in the parades and balls of Mardi Gras
  • Listening to some of the live jazz New Orleans is famous for – try Preservation Hall
  • Riding the Charles Avenue street car which will take you past stunning colonial mansions
  • Trying the fresh produce at the Decatur Street Farmer's Market
  • A steamboat cruise on the Mississippi, either by day or by night
  • Learning more about local voodoo magic at the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
  • Bargain hunting in the French Market – a huge outdoor flea market next to the Mississippi
  • Art lovers can discover local artists in Julia Street's galleries
  • Coffee, beignets and people watching at Cafe du Monde

Airport(s) near New Orleans, LA

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Top Carriers
Top carriers include: Allegiant Air, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
Location
The airport is located roughly 17km west of Downtown New Orleans in the Kenner suburb.
Transportation
Taxis and an airport shuttle service are available for transportation to and from the airport. Passengers can also take the Airport-Downtown Express bus, a ride of around 50 minutes.

Popular destinations near New Orleans, LA

Flying to New Orleans, LA is the fastest and most convenient way to reach these nearby destinations:

  • Metairie
  • Kenner
  • Gretna
  • Marrero
  • Harvey
  • Terrytown
  • Chalmette
  • Slidell
  • Covington
  • Mandeville
  • Laplace
  • Hammond

Frequently asked questions about flights to New Orleans, LA

How can I find cheap flights to New Orleans, LA on eDreams?
At eDreams you will find flights from $56 to New Orleans, LA. Thanks to the combination of various technologies, machine learning algorithms and real user searches on our platform, you will be able to choose between the different options that best suit your needs when you have to fly to New Orleans, LA.
When's the best time to book flights to New Orleans, LA?
By this we mean when travellers book their tickets. For the best time to actually travel to New Orleans, LA, read on.
When's the best time to go to New Orleans, LA?
According to our customers' flight searches, the best time to fly to New Orleans, LA is March.
The next best month to travel to New Orleans, LA is February.
And let's not forget April, the third top choice for travelling to New Orleans, LA.
However if you prefer things on the less busy side, we can highlight December as the least popular month for flights to New Orleans, LA.
What are the cheapest airlines flying to New Orleans, LA?

Looking at the prices of our customers' bookings from US to New Orleans, LA, your best bet for cheap flights is:

  • Spirit Airlines: a one-way ticket costs on average $312.06: this has been calculated taking as a reference the average price of flights of Orlando to New Orleans, LA, which amounts to $168.51 and that of flights departing from Fort Lauderdale, FL, whose average price is $194.11.
  • Frontier Airlines: the average price of a one-way ticket is $323.23. The flight between Orlando and New Orleans, LA costs on average $177.68 and the ticket price from Atlanta, GA round the $206.37.
Which airlines fly to New Orleans, LA?

Airlines flying direct from the US to New Orleans, LA include:

  • Spirit Airlines, with flights from Fort Lauderdale, FL, Dallas, TX and from Chicago, for example.
  • Frontier Airlines also operates numerous flights, some of them originating from New York City, Chicago and Washington, D.C..
  • Breeze Airways, with flights from Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA and Charleston, SC and also from Raleigh - Durham, NC.

Airlines with indirect flights to New Orleans, LA include:

  • American Airlines, which flies from Boston, MA, New York City or Seattle, WA.
  • Spirit Airlines, with flights from New York City and Newark, NJ, as well as from Baltimore, MD.
  • Frontier Airlines, with flights from Newark, NJ, Philadelphia, PA and also Chicago.
How long before a flight to New Orleans, LA should I be at the airport?
If you want to be on time for your flight to New Orleans, LA, you should get to the airport at least two to three hours in advance. Check-ins, security controls, customs, and boarding the airplane can take some time. At eDreams, you can find the best deals for flights to New Orleans, LA departing from over 72 cities and choose from a variety of services that will improve your time at the airport and guarantee a much better travel experience, such as priority boarding and additional luggage. For more convenience, when booking your flight to New Orleans, LA with eDreams you can also add insurance or opt for a refundable fare and have a problem-free trip!

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