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How much do flights to New Orleans cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£109

Cheapest round-trip

£190

Average round-trip

£272

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

United 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
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International
Arrive to
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
Average flights per week
278
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Minneapolis to New Orleans

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
United AirlinesUALUANo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
WestJetWJAWSNo
BREEZE MXNo
Sun Country AirlinesSCXSYYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in New Orleans

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January6°C-1°C
February8°C0°C
March12°C2°C
April16°C6°C
May20°C9°C
June25°C14°C
July28°C16°C
August27°C16°C
September22°C12°C
October17°C8°C
November11°C3°C
December7°C0°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
-1°C
January
Sunny days
263
days per year
Snow days
13
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
10 Oct
21°C14°C
17 Oct
69%
20°C15°C
Sunday
11 Oct
20°C12°C
18 Oct
18%
16°C11°C
Monday
12 Oct
20°C12°C
19 Oct
14°C10°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
20°C13°C
20 Oct
12%
15°C8°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
19°C13°C
21 Oct
19°C9°C
Thursday
15 Oct
21°C13°C
22 Oct
17°C11°C
Friday
16 Oct
49%
21°C14°C
23 Oct
16°C9°C

New Orleans travel tips

See the eerily stunning above-ground vaults at the St. Louis Cemetery in New Orleans

Have a walk around the St. Louis Cemetery at 425 Basin Street in New Orleans. Unlike most American cities, the graves are presented in above-ground vaults here; they’re intricately decorated and eerily stunning. Try to find the burial place of the most popular resident — the Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveau.

Avoid taking photos with the “street entertainers” in New Orleans

You may come across the “street entertainers” on the popular streets of New Orleans. Try not to take a photo of or with any of them; they will expect and ask for a tip.

Admire New Orleans from the roof at the Hot Tin Rooftop Bar

Observe the stunning views of New Orleans at the Hot Tin Rooftop Bar at 2031 St Charles Avenue. Prices for cocktails (like a Dream Park cocktail) start from $8, which is a great value for money for such a great view.

The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, WestJet, BREEZE, and Sun Country Airlines. Minneapolis and New Orleans have 278 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Minneapolis?

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

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What airports are near Minneapolis?

The main airport in Minneapolis is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International. It is also served by Minneapolis–Saint Paul International, La Crosse Regional, Duluth International, Rochester International, Chippewa Valley Regional, Mason City Municipal.

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, Baton Rouge Metropolitan, Mobile Regional, Lafayette Regional, Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional.

Which airlines fly between Minneapolis and New Orleans?

Currently, you can fly between Minneapolis and New Orleans with United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, WestJet, BREEZE, Sun Country Airlines.

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

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis and New Orleans?

Traveling between Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?

There are a number of airports in and around Minneapolis. The main one is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International and other nearby airports include Minneapolis–Saint Paul International, La Crosse Regional, Duluth International, Rochester International, Chippewa Valley Regional, Mason City Municipal

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, Baton Rouge Metropolitan, Mobile Regional, Lafayette Regional, Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional.

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