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How much do flights to New Orleans cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £78 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £172 |
Average round-trip | £440 |
Includes rare itinerary | |
Most popular airline | Frontier Airlines |
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
Check-in for a flight from Detroit to New Orleans
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | No |
| BREEZE | MX | No | |
| WestJet | WJA | WS | 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
Find glowing moon jellies at the Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans
Walking the waterfront Mississippi in New Orleans, visit the Aquarium of the Americas at 1 Canal Street. It hosts the Caribbean, the rivers (and rainforests) of the Amazon, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Mississippi River underwater ecosystem. Do not miss glowing moon jellies. Kids adore them.
It's time to post amazing photos on Instagram after visiting the Music Box Village in New Orleans
Head to the Music Box Village in New Orleans to take the atmospheric shots for Instagram; the festoon lights and wooden detailing are a great background for a photo. After the photoshoot, walk around and beat the tiny musical homes, which let out sounds that fill the air. Admission is $12.
See where locals in New Orleans buy shoes
Go to 4122 Magazine Street in New Orleans to buy a pair of great shoes at Feet First. As you can understand from the name, they are so dedicated to the quality. Very few tourists know that it is possible to buy top-quality sandals, boots and heels for around $40 at this local shop.
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