Flights from New York to New Orleans: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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1880 km

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+81°F

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Airports

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11km

MSY

19km

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Flight prices from New York to New Orleans

This is how much people usually pay for flying from New York to New Orleans (return flight):

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to New Orleans?

Here are approximate min and max prices for New York to New Orleans flight (one-way) at the moment:

We have analyzed the prices and it seems that January might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $105 to $105. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be January with a price range of $105 – $105.

Is New Orleans an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from New York to New Orleans with other routes:

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Direct flights from New York to New Orleans

We could not found any direct flights to New Orleans, if you are flying from New York. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (USA).

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Airports in New Orleans and New York

New Orleans has 2 airports and New York has 5 airports.

New Orleans

New York

Lakefront Airport (NEW)

11 km from New Orleans city center.

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Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

http://www.flymsy.com/

19 km from New Orleans city center.

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Taxi

~20 min.

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Bus

~45 min.

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~20 min.

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Which airport in New Orleans is better?

The closest airport to New Orleans city center is Lakefront Airport (NEW) with 11 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), trip will take 45 min.

Things to do in New Orleans

Some of the activities you can do while travelling to New Orleans:

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Planning a trip from New York to New Orleans? Check the weather

15 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in New Orleans looks currently:

Today, 19 November

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+81°F

Scattered clouds

3 m/s

53 %

Thu, 20 November

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+81°F

Scattered clouds

5 m/s

53 %

Fri, 21 November

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+82°F

Rain

7 m/s

62 %

Sat, 22 November

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+82°F

Rain

2 m/s

58 %

Sun, 23 November

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+79°F

Scattered clouds

3 m/s

41 %

Mon, 24 November

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+82°F

Rain

4 m/s

56 %

Tue, 25 November

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+81°F

Rain

7 m/s

51 %

Wed, 26 November

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+68°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

58 %

Thu, 27 November

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+68°F

Clear sky

3 m/s

56 %

Fri, 28 November

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+59°F

Broken clouds

7 m/s

51 %

Sat, 29 November

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+57°F

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5 m/s

34 %

Sun, 30 November

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+68°F

Rain

5 m/s

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Mon, 01 December

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+57°F

Rain

8 m/s

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Tue, 02 December

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+57°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

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Wed, 03 December

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+73°F

Rain

5 m/s

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FAQ

Flying from New York to New Orleans? Here are some useful things to know:

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What are the airports near New Orleans?

The closest airport to New Orleans is Lakefront Airport which is 11 km away. In total New Orleans has 2 airports: Lakefront Airport, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

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What is the distance between New York and New Orleans?

The distance between New York and New Orleans is 1880 km.

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How long is the flight from New York to New Orleans?

The average flight time from New York to New Orleans is between ∞h NaNm and -∞h NaNm.

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What is the weather in New Orleans?

New Orleans weather varies from +54°F in January to +82°F in July on average. Right now it is Scattered clouds and +81°F in New Orleans.

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Is there a direct connection between New York and New Orleans?

No, there are no direct flights to New Orleans if you are flying from New York.

New Orleans guide

New Orleans themes

This is what New Orleans is known for:

Nightlife

Historic

Architecture

Family

Food

Romantic

Location

New Orleans is located in USA, 1880 km away from New York:

New Orleans time zone

New Orleans jest o 1 godzinę za New York, gdzie teraz jest 06:12

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06:12 (EST -5)

Time in New Orleans right now

Currency and exchange rate

Both New York and New Orleans have the same currency: United States Dollar.

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Exchange rate

Visa to USA

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is - days¹.

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Visa-free

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Language in USA

Official language in USA is English. People knowledge of English is native/fluent².

English

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Some areas of New Orleans might be sketchy³. Consider a moderate level of caution.

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Air Quality

New Orleans generally has a very low level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: very low

New Orleans pros and cons

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