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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 | exact fare required; no change given | every 20–30 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
30-60 min | one-way; round-trip discounts available | on-demand (traffic dependent) | shared ride to hotels | |
25-45 min | 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 | varies with demand and traffic | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience | |
25-45 min | sedan to SUV; advance booking recommended | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups or premium service | |
25-45 min | 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 18.05 | Tue 19.05 | Wed 20.05 | Thu 21.05 | Fri 22.05 | Sat 23.05 | Sun 24.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 26 total | Daily flights: 3.71 average | Most flights: Thursday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 25.05 | Tue 26.05 | Wed 27.05 | Thu 28.05 | Fri 29.05 | Sat 30.05 | Sun 31.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 31 total | Daily flights: 4.43 average | Most flights: Monday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 01.06 | Tue 02.06 | Wed 03.06 | Thu 04.06 | Fri 05.06 | Sat 06.06 | Sun 07.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 31 total | Daily flights: 4.43 average | Most flights: Monday 4 flights |
| Airline | Mon 08.06 | Tue 09.06 | Wed 10.06 | Thu 11.06 | Fri 12.06 | Sat 13.06 | Sun 14.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 31 total | Daily flights: 4.43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| Spirit Airlines | NKS | NK | No |
| Allegiant Air | AAY | G4 | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | 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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