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How much do flights to New Orleans cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£113

Cheapest round-trip

£181

Average round-trip

£266

Includes rare itinerary

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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.

New Orleans is served by Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), located approximately 19 km (12 miles) west of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including public buses, airport shuttles, taxis, ride-hailing services, and rental cars. Journey times and costs vary depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

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

Depart from
Indianapolis International
Arrive to
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
Average flights per week
202
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Indianapolis to New Orleans

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
United AirlinesUALUANo
BREEZE MXNo
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JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in New Orleans

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January16°C9°C
February18°C11°C
March22°C14°C
April25°C17°C
May28°C21°C
June31°C25°C
July32°C26°C
August32°C26°C
September30°C24°C
October26°C19°C
November21°C14°C
December18°C11°C
Hottest Month
32°C
August
Coldest month
9°C
January
Sunny days
249
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
16 Oct
31°C19°C
23 Oct
25°C18°C
Saturday
17 Oct
23°C14°C
24 Oct
27°C18°C
Sunday
18 Oct
22°C14°C
25 Oct
26°C18°C
Monday
19 Oct
22°C15°C
26 Oct
26°C19°C
Tuesday
20 Oct
24°C16°C
27 Oct
11%
26°C19°C
Wednesday
21 Oct
25°C16°C
28 Oct
16%
24°C20°C
Thursday
22 Oct
25°C17°C
29 Oct
29%
27°C21°C

New Orleans travel tips

Watch a realistic 4D movie at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans

Visit the National WWII Museum in New Orleans to see a lot of artefacts from the War in the Pacific, War in Europe, and see a WWII aircraft display building. Do not miss a chance to watch the 4D film — an educational spectacle unlike anything else.

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?

The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, BREEZE, , and JetBlue Airways. Indianapolis and New Orleans have 202 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Indianapolis?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Indianapolis and Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, New York, Las Vegas, Manchester, London, Denver, Tampa, Mexico City, Dallas, Vancouver, Bogotá, Istanbul, Punta Gorda, Paris, Stockholm, Los Angeles, Sarasota, Freeport, Houston.

What are the most popular routes to and from New Orleans?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as New Orleans and London, Orlando, New York, Toronto, Manchester, Mexico City, Edinburgh, Belfast, Raleigh, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington, D.C., Charleston, Miami, Atlanta, Edmonton, Montreal, Detroit, Denver.

What airports are near Indianapolis?

The main airport in Indianapolis is Indianapolis International. It is also served by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Indianapolis International, Louisville International, South Bend International, Dayton International, Blue Grass, Fort Wayne International, Evansville Regional, Central Illinois Regional, University of Illinois Willard.

What airports are near New Orleans?

The main airport in New Orleans is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International. It is also served by Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, Gulfport–Biloxi International, Mobile Regional, Baton Rouge Metropolitan, Lafayette Regional, Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional.

Which airlines fly between Indianapolis and New Orleans?

Currently, you can fly between Indianapolis and New Orleans with Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, BREEZE, JetBlue Airways.

When’s the best time to travel between Indianapolis and New Orleans?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Indianapolis and New Orleans, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Indianapolis and New Orleans?

Traveling between Indianapolis and New Orleans, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Indianapolis?

There are a number of airports in and around Indianapolis. The main one is Indianapolis International and other nearby airports include Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International, Indianapolis International, Louisville International, South Bend International, Dayton International, Blue Grass, Fort Wayne International, Evansville Regional, Central Illinois Regional, University of Illinois Willard

How many airports are there near New Orleans?

There are a number of airports in and around New Orleans. The main one is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International and other nearby airports include Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, Gulfport–Biloxi International, Mobile Regional, Baton Rouge Metropolitan, Lafayette Regional, Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional.

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