Cheap flights from New Orleans

Popular airlines with direct flights from New Orleans

  • Southwest
    Fly from New Orleans (MSY)
    • Dallas
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 25 mins +
    • Houston
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 15 mins +
    • Austin
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 25 mins +
    • Nashville
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 30 mins +
    • Chicago
      Direct flights every day
      2 hrs 15 mins +
  • Spirit
    Fly from New Orleans (MSY)
    • Fort Lauderdale
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 56 mins +
    • Orlando
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 51 mins +
    • San Pedro Sula
      Direct flights every day
      2 hrs 29 mins +
    • Los Angeles
      Direct flights every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
      3 hrs 58 mins +
    • Atlanta
      Direct flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
      1 hr 29 mins +
  • Delta
    Fly from New Orleans (MSY)
    • Atlanta
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 29 mins +
    • New York
      Direct flights every day
      2 hrs 59 mins +
    • Austin
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 40 mins +
    • Los Angeles
      Direct flights every day
      3 hrs 55 mins +
    • Minneapolis
      Direct flights every day
      2 hrs 53 mins +
  • American
    Fly from New Orleans (MSY)
    • Dallas
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 40 mins +
    • Miami
      Direct flights every day
      2 hrs +
    • Charlotte
      Direct flights every day
      2 hrs 4 mins +
    • Washington
      Direct flights every day
      2 hrs 35 mins +
    • Philadelphia
      Direct flights every day
      2 hrs 51 mins +
  • Breeze
    Fly from New Orleans (MSY)
    • Raleigh
      Direct flights every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
      2 hrs 4 mins +
    • Charleston
      Direct flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
      1 hr 49 mins +
    • Tampa
      Direct flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun
      1 hr 35 mins +
    • Richmond
      Direct flights every Thu, Sun
      2 hrs 19 mins +
    • Orlando
      Direct flights every Thu, Sun
      1 hr 50 mins +
  • United
    Fly from New Orleans (MSY)
    • Houston
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 16 mins +
    • Chicago
      Direct flights every day
      2 hrs 38 mins +
    • Newark
      Direct flights every day
      2 hrs 58 mins +
    • Denver
      Direct flights every day
      2 hrs 55 mins +
    • Washington
      Direct flights every day
      2 hrs 31 mins +

Popular airports near New Orleans

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
    New OrleansUnited States17 mins11 mi
  • Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
    Baton RougeUnited States1 hr 23 mins75 mi
  • Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT)
    GulfportUnited States1 hr 13 mins68 mi
  • Pensacola International Airport (PNS)
    PensacolaUnited States3 hrs 1 min176 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from New Orleans

What counts as the best airline for your flights from New Orleans really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favourite carrier or a loyalty programme that you like, but price, convenience and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – whether you can change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly with from New Orleans.

In terms of direct flights, Southwest is the most popular, flying directly to 21 cities. Southwest flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Other popular airlines flying from New Orleans are Spirit, Delta, American, Breeze, United.
  • Spirit flies directly to 19 cities. Spirit flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
  • Delta flies directly to 8 cities. Delta flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
  • American flies directly to 7 cities. American flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
  • Breeze flies directly to 7 cities. Breeze flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
  • United flies directly to 6 cities. United flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
  • Southwest offers direct flights from New Orleans to 21 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Dallas, Houston, Austin, Nashville and Chicago.
  • Spirit offers direct flights from New Orleans to 19 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, San Pedro Sula, Los Angeles and Atlanta.
  • Delta offers direct flights from New Orleans to 8 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Atlanta, New York, Austin, Los Angeles and Minneapolis.
  • American offers direct flights from New Orleans to 7 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Dallas, Miami, Charlotte, Washington and Philadelphia.
  • Breeze offers direct flights from New Orleans to 7 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Raleigh, Charleston, Tampa, Richmond and Orlando.
  • United offers direct flights from New Orleans to 6 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Houston, Chicago, Newark, Denver and Washington.
Some popular flight destinations from New Orleans are Washington, Chicago, New York, Houston, Dallas and Las Vegas. To find more cheap flights to other destinations, use the Explore tool by interacting with the map above.
New Orleans is served by only one major airport: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 11 mi away from the city centre.
It's usually recommended that you arrive at the airport two hours before departure time for a domestic flight and three hours before an international flight to allow for time to check in, clear security and handle any unexpected delays.
Check with your airline for any unique guidance and monitor the airport's website for updates or changes to procedures.
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