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How much do flights to New Orleans cost?
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 San Francisco to New Orleans in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 01.06 | Tue 02.06 | Wed 03.06 | Thu 04.06 | Fri 05.06 | Sat 06.06 | Sun 07.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 18 total | Daily flights: 2.57 average | Most flights: Monday 3 flights |
| Airline | Mon 08.06 | Tue 09.06 | Wed 10.06 | Thu 11.06 | Fri 12.06 | Sat 13.06 | Sun 14.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 13 total | Daily flights: 1.86 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 15.06 | Tue 16.06 | Wed 17.06 | Thu 18.06 | Fri 19.06 | Sat 20.06 | Sun 21.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 13 total | Daily flights: 1.86 average | Most flights: Monday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 22.06 | Tue 23.06 | Wed 24.06 | Thu 25.06 | Fri 26.06 | Sat 27.06 | Sun 28.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 16 total | Daily flights: 2.29 average | Most flights: Tuesday 3 flights |
Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to New Orleans
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| American Airlines | AAL | AA | No |
| BREEZE | MX | No | |
| Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | 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
Be ready to hear “NOLA” or “a Big Easy” very often in New Orleans
When you talk to locals in New Orleans or read some local guides, you may come across the word “NOLA” or “a Big Easy.” Actually, it is a nickname for New Orleans. So, no worries, nobody sends you to another city. You are still in New Orleans!
Enjoy the food and surroundings of the N7 restaurant in New Orleans
You will anticipate the majesty of the N7 restaurant in New Orleans just walking down the beautiful gardens leading to the entrance. Order smoked mackerel or habanero oysters there. Wine choice is also nice!
Travel back in time at Antoine's Restaurant in New Orleans, America's oldest family-run restaurant
When you enter Antoine's Restaurant at 713 St Louis Street in New Orleans, you will feel like you were in the 1800s. Over 180 years, this America's oldest family-run restaurant has passed from generation to generation. Do not leave until you try the Oysters Rockefeller and Pommes de Terre Souffles. An average bill is $35-40 here, a good value for money for the intact interior and delicious cuisine.
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