Cheap flights from Indianapolis to New Orleans from £73

Cheap flights from Indianapolis to New Orleans from £73

Trusted by millions

Kiwi.com Guarantee for stress-free travel

One search, all the best deals

Explore flight deals to New Orleans

1 stop
Fri, May 1
Indianapolis INDNew Orleans MSY
£73
Search
1 stop
Sat, May 2
Indianapolis INDNew Orleans MSY
£80
Search
1 stop
Mon, Apr 27
Indianapolis INDNew Orleans MSY
£86
Search
1 stop
Sun, Apr 26
Indianapolis INDNew Orleans MSY
£99
Search
1 stop
Mon, Apr 27
Indianapolis INDNew Orleans MSY
£106
Search
1 stop
Fri, May 1
Indianapolis INDNew Orleans MSY
£109
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

1 stop
Mon, Apr 27 – Fri, May 1
Indianapolis INDNew Orleans MSY
£154
Search
1 stop
Mon, Apr 27 – Wed, Apr 29
Indianapolis INDNew Orleans MSY
£163
Search
1 stop
Mon, Apr 27 – Wed, Apr 29
Indianapolis INDNew Orleans MSY
£165
Search
1 stop
Mon, Apr 27 – Thu, Apr 30
Indianapolis INDNew Orleans MSY
£167
Search
1 stop
Mon, Apr 27 – Thu, Apr 30
Indianapolis INDNew Orleans MSY
£176
Search
1 stop
Mon, Apr 27 – Fri, May 1
Indianapolis INDNew Orleans MSY
£176
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

How much do flights to New Orleans cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£73

Cheapest round-trip

£154

Average round-trip

£197

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Spirit 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
227
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Indianapolis to New Orleans

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
United AirlinesUALUANo
BREEZE MXNo
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
July31°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
252
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
10 Apr
29°C16°C
17 Apr
28°C20°C
Saturday
11 Apr
27°C15°C
18 Apr
30°C20°C
Sunday
12 Apr
25°C18°C
19 Apr
27°C20°C
Monday
13 Apr
27°C19°C
20 Apr
26°C17°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
28°C18°C
21 Apr
87%
26°C21°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
29°C19°C
22 Apr
76%
27°C20°C
Thursday
16 Apr
28°C20°C
23 Apr
84%
27°C20°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 Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, BREEZE, and JetBlue Airways. Indianapolis and New Orleans have 227 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, Blue Grass, Fort Wayne International, Dayton International, Evansville Regional, Central Illinois Regional, Owensboro–Daviess County Regional.
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 Spirit Airlines, 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, Blue Grass, Fort Wayne International, Dayton International, Evansville Regional, Central Illinois Regional, Owensboro–Daviess County Regional
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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Indianapolis and New Orleans depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Indianapolis and New Orleans arrive?
What time do flights between Indianapolis and New Orleans depart?
What time do flights between Indianapolis and New Orleans arrive?

Planning a trip? Thanks to our Virtual Interlining algorithm, we offer billions of route combinations between any origin and destination in the world by plane. Find the cheapest routes and best deals, as well as the best dates to travel.

Search flightsSearch direct flights

Explore alternative trips

Flights from Indianapolis

Flights to New Orleans

Popular routes

The nearest countries with flights to New Orleans

Here is a list of countries people are flying from

Other destination countries from Indianapolis

Here is a list of countries people are flying to

Airports near Indianapolis

Airports near New Orleans

Download our app

Start your next adventure now. Download our app and explore cheap flights effortlessly!

Search flights
Find the best connection from Indianapolis to New Orleans

Search, compare, and book flights to get there.

Search flights