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How much do flights to New Orleans cost?
Getting from New Orleans airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: RTA bus or airport shuttle.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
35-50 min | $2 (exact fare required; no change given) | every 20–30 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
30-60 min | $24-$44 (one-way; round-trip discounts available) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | shared ride to hotels | |
25-45 min | $36 (flat rate for 1–2 passengers to CBD/French Quarter; $15 per additional passenger) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
25-45 min | $25-$50 (varies with demand and traffic) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience | |
25-45 min | $75-$150 (sedan to SUV; advance booking recommended) | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups or premium service | |
25-45 min | $40-$100 (per day; parking fees in city center extra) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | exploring beyond the city |
Notes:
- Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Taxi flat rate of $36 applies to CBD and French Quarter for 1–2 passengers; additional passengers $15 each.
- RTA bus requires exact fare; Jazzy Passes available for unlimited rides.
- Ride-hailing pickup is located on the ground level of the parking garage.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to New Orleans
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Chicago to New Orleans in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 09.02 | Tue 10.02 | Wed 11.02 | Thu 12.02 | Fri 13.02 | Sat 14.02 | Sun 15.02 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 33 total | Daily flights: 4.71 average | Most flights: Thursday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 16.02 | Tue 17.02 | Wed 18.02 | Thu 19.02 | Fri 20.02 | Sat 21.02 | Sun 22.02 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 39 total | Daily flights: 5.57 average | Most flights: Monday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 23.02 | Tue 24.02 | Wed 25.02 | Thu 26.02 | Fri 27.02 | Sat 28.02 | Sun 01.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 31 total | Daily flights: 4.43 average | Most flights: Thursday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 02.03 | Tue 03.03 | Wed 04.03 | Thu 05.03 | Fri 06.03 | Sat 07.03 | Sun 08.03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 32 total | Daily flights: 4.57 average | Most flights: Monday 4 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Chicago to New Orleans
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlines | NKS | NK | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| Volaris | VOI | Y4 | No |
| BREEZE | MX | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in New Orleans
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 16°C | 9°C |
| February | 18°C | 11°C |
| March | 22°C | 14°C |
| April | 25°C | 17°C |
| May | 28°C | 21°C |
| June | 31°C | 25°C |
| July | 31°C | 26°C |
| August | 32°C | 26°C |
| September | 30°C | 24°C |
| October | 26°C | 19°C |
| November | 21°C | 14°C |
| December | 18°C | 11°C |
14 day forecast
New Orleans travel tips
Check out a local Muffuletta in New Orleans
Head to the Central Grocery and Deli in New Orleans to find out what a mouth-melting Muffuletta is. It is the local meat, cheese, and olive mix. More than 100 years ago, the first owner of this old-fashioned grocery store invented this mix for sandwiches. Locals still adore it.
Do not keep containers open when you ride in a car in New Orleans
New Orleans has an open container law; open containers of alcohol are illegal in vehicles, even if you are a passenger. Although locals claim this law is not so strict, it is better not to take risks.
Women will appreciate classy clothes at Yvonne La Fleur in New Orleans
Head to the Yvonne La Fleur store at 8131 Hampson Street in New Orleans if you want to buy some “lady” things for affordable prices. They have a wonderful combination of femininity and comfort. A stocking stuffer for under $10, anyone?
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