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MCO Orlando
MSY New Orleans
return from $100
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ATL Atlanta
MSY New Orleans
return from $155
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FLL Fort Lauderdale, FL
MSY New Orleans
return from $212
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FLL Fort Lauderdale, FL
MSY New Orleans
return from $174
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Airport code MSY is the airport IATA code on flights to New Orleans
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Popular flight routes to New Orleans
Orlando - New Orleans
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Chicago - New Orleans
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New Orleans Vacation

About New Orleans

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

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
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Airports in New Orleans

Flights to New Orleans land at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, named after the beloved jazz musician who was one of the city's most famous sons. The airport is found in the Kenner suburb of New Orleans, a little over 17km to the west of Downtown.

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions about flights to New Orleans

How can I find cheap flights to New Orleans on eDreams?
At eDreams you will find flights from $100 to New Orleans. 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.
✈️ Which airlines fly to New Orleans?
Airlines flying direct from the US to New Orleans include:
  • Spirit Airlines, with flights from Fort Lauderdale, FL, Orlando and from Baltimore, MD, for example.
  • Frontier Airlines also operates numerous flights, some of them originating from Orlando, Austin, TX and Denver.
  • Allegiant Air, with flights from Covington, KY - Cincinatti, OH to New Orleans and Raleigh, NC and also from Pittsburgh, PA.
Airlines with indirect flights to New Orleans include:
  • Spirit Airlines, which flies from Los Angeles, Baltimore, MD or Las Vegas.
  • American Airlines, with flights from New York and Kansas City, MO, as well as from Newark - Nj.
  • United Airlines, with flights from Seattle, Los Angeles and also McAllen, TX.
🕑 How long before a flight to New Orleans should I be at the airport?
If you want to be on time for your flight to New Orleans, 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 departing from over 188 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 with eDreams you can also add insurance or opt for a refundable fare and have a problem-free trip!
✈️ What is the name of New Orleans’s airport?
New Orleans is served by 3 airport[s]. L Armstrong Intl operates flights towards both domestic and international destinations within 188 cities, such as Las Vegas, Fort Lauderdale, FL and Orlando, the most popular routes.
📌 How far is New Orleans’s airport from the city centre?
New Orleans’s airport L Armstrong Intl is located 12 miles from the city centre.
💶 How much is the trip from the airport to New Orleans’s city centre?
Public transport: The price for the trip is about 1.50 USD per person.
Taxi: If you have more budget and prefer to take a taxi from L Armstrong Intl , the average price for the ride to New Orleans centre is around 3.60 USD per km.
Car: For more convenience and freedom during your stay, eDreams has the best offers of car rentals in New Orleans. Pick your preferred car type and get from L Armstrong Intl to New Orleans city centre on your own terms.
⛅ What is the weather like in New Orleans?
If you're looking for summer vibes, the best time to travel to New Orleans is in June, July and August, when the average temperature reaches 30.1 °C, while September, October and June are the 3 sunniest months of the year, with an average of 99.25 hours. However, if you prefer colder temperatures, make sure you visit New Orleans during January, November or December to experience an average of 10.7 °C. For those who don't care too much about temperatures, but want to avoid getting wet in the rain, it's important to avoid travelling during January, February and March, when the average precipitation in New Orleans is 12 mm, while the months of January, February and March are drier, with an average of 0 mm.

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