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How much do flights to New Orleans cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £74 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £211 |
Average round-trip | £306 |
Nonstop flights in October | £143 – £346 |
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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Houston to New Orleans in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 12.10 | Tue 13.10 | Wed 14.10 | Thu 15.10 | Fri 16.10 | Sat 17.10 | Sun 18.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
| Weekly flights: 55 total | Daily flights: 7.86 average | Most flights: Monday 8 flights |
| Airline | Mon 19.10 | Tue 20.10 | Wed 21.10 | Thu 22.10 | Fri 23.10 | Sat 24.10 | Sun 25.10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | |
| Weekly flights: 55 total | Daily flights: 7.86 average | Most flights: Monday 8 flights |
| Airline | Mon 26.10 | Tue 27.10 | Wed 28.10 | Thu 29.10 | Fri 30.10 | Sat 31.10 | Sun 01.11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | |
| Weekly flights: 52 total | Daily flights: 7.43 average | Most flights: Monday 8 flights |
| Airline | Mon 02.11 | Tue 03.11 | Wed 04.11 | Thu 05.11 | Fri 06.11 | Sat 07.11 | Sun 08.11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | |
| Weekly flights: 51 total | Daily flights: 7.29 average | Most flights: Friday 8 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Houston to New Orleans
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| WestJet | WJA | WS | No |
| BREEZE | MX | No | |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | 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 | 32°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
Get around New Orleans by the Nola Cycle bikes
Take a bike from the Nola Cycle rental and explore numerous New Orleans' bike trails; the City Park Wisner Bike Path and the Festival Grounds Trail are great. If the weather is scorching hot, they also offer electric bikes to make your rides easier.
Stay safe in New Orleans
New Orleans has a relatively high crime level; a few recommendations will help you to stay safe. The French Quarter and Bourbon Street are popular among pickpockets, do not bring your valuable belongings there. After dark, keep away from the Central City, Desire, Florida, Fischer Dev, West Lake Forest, and the Lower 9th Ward.
Drink the tap water in New Orleans
Bring a good water bottle with you to New Orleans. There is no need to buy single-use plastic bottles; you can refill it from the tap.
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