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Fri, 20 Dec JFK - MSY
Sun, 22 Dec MSY - JFK
£263 £258
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Mon, 20 Jan JFK - MSY
£46 £42
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Mon, 16 Dec JFK - MSY
Fri, 20 Dec MSY - JFK
£82 £78
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Mon, 02 Dec JFK - MSY
Sun, 08 Dec MSY - JFK
£252 £248
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Tue, 03 Dec JFK - MSY
Tue, 10 Dec MSY - JFK
£137 £132
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Wed, 18 Dec MSY - JFK
£107 £103
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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
66% Trains in New Orleans are 66% cheaper than in New York City.
New York City £2.87
New Orleans £0.99
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
67% The average meal is 67% more expensive in New Orleans than in New York City.
New York City £11.88
New Orleans £19.79
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 1.27 USD
1 USD = 0.8 GBP
Last checked on 20 November 2024
Distance: 1171 miles
New York City airports
John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) How far from city centre: 14 miles
La Guardia (LGA) How far from city centre: 5 miles
Stewart (SWF) How far from city centre: 52 miles
New Orleans airports
L Armstrong Intl (MSY) How far from city centre: 12 miles

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Useful information for the flight from New York to New Orleans

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

The duration of direct flights from New York to New Orleans is 3 hours and 10 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, your journey time will vary.

What are the most common stopovers?

You can often save on airfares by choosing flight deals with connections. The most common cities for connections are Detroit, Charlotte, Chicago, or Atlanta.

What are the most important things to pack in my suitcase when travelling to New Orleans?

New Orleans enjoys year-round warm temperatures, so leave the heavy clothing at home and pack summer separates. With at least 5 hours of sunshine a day, don't forget to pack your sunscreen.

Which airlines fly from New York to New Orleans

There is a wide choice of airlines offering departures from New York to New Orleans, either direct or with a connection. Some airlines to consider are:

How to find cheap flights from New York to New Orleans

Find the best deals on travel from New York to New Orleans using Opodo's easy search engine. Just enter the dates you wish to travel, and results will be displayed in seconds. Refine your search by preferred airline, departure date, or price to find the best airfares, whether your are travelling for holidays, business, or city breaks.

When are the best times to fly from New York to New Orleans

Airports in New York

Depending on the carrier, your flight to New Orleans might leave from John F. Kennedy (JFK), La Guardia (LGA) or Newark (EWR) airports.

Useful information about John F. Kennedy Airport

JFK is America's busiest international airport. It is 15 miles south-east of Manhattan.

How to get to the airport:

Services:4 passenger terminals, wide variety of restaurants, shops and fast-food outlets, duty-free, foreign currency exchange, baby changing facilities, free unlimited Wi-Fi.

Useful information about New York LaGuardia Airport

LaGuardia Airport is east of midtown Manhattan, and mainly handles domestic flights.

How to get to the airport:

Services: 4 passenger terminals with free unlimited Wi-Fi, range of food and beverage concessions, mobile charging, cash machines, duty-free, beauty salon.

Useful information about Newark Liberty International Airport

Newark Liberty International Airport is 15 miles west of Manhattan, across the state line in New Jersey.

How to get to the airport:

Services: 3 passenger terminals, shops, restaurants, currency exchange, nursing rooms, free Wi-Fi throughout airport, charging stations, cash machines.

Airports in New Orleans

New Orleans has one main airport, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Useful information about New Orleans International Airport

New Orleans International Airport is 15 miles west of downtown New Orleans, and is named after the famous jazz singer.

How to get into New Orleans from the airport:

Services: 4 passenger terminals, a variety of different restaurants, fast-food outlets, and coffee shops, free Wi-Fi, parent and child rooms, tax-free shopping, cash machines, charging stations.

What to do and visit in New Orleans

Frequently asked questions about flights from New York City to New Orleans

How long does the flight take to go from New York City to New Orleans?
The total flight time between New York City and New Orleans is of around 03:36 hours on average, considering an average distance of 1,905 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from New York City to New Orleans at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from New York City to New Orleans is 42£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is New Orleans expensive to visit compared to New York City?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in New Orleans costs an average of 2.97 GBP, 50% more expensive than New York City, with a fare of 1.98 GBP, while train tickets costs 66% less in New Orleans: 0.99 GBP against 2.87 GBP in New York City. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 19.79 GBP in New Orleans, 67% more than the 11.88 GBP in New York City. The price of the coffee is around 2% more expensive in New Orleans, with an average of 4.05 GBP , while in New York City the coffee costs 3.96 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from New York City to New Orleans?
The most popular months to book a trip from New York City to New Orleans are March, February and July, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from New York City to New Orleans?
The best time of the year to go to New Orleans when flying from New York City depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, May is the top 1º month to fly to New Orleans from New York City in terms of searches from our customer, followed by September and April. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, December and October are the months with less volume of searchs for the route New York City - New Orleans.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from New York City to New Orleans?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United States may apply when travelling from New York City. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in New Orleans compared to New York City?
While in New York City the temperatures can reach an average of 32.5 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12.0 mm ,New Orleans's temperatures can go up to 34.58 ºC during the hot season, with 12.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 0.83 ºC in New Orleans, compared to the -11.93 ºC average degrees reported in New York City. During the winter period, New York City can register 12.0 mm precipitation, while New Orleans have an average of 12.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between New York City and New Orleans?
The main airport route flying between New York City and New Orleans is: La Guardia (LGA) to L Armstrong Intl (MSY). This route is covered by the following airline(s): Delta Air Lines. Alternatively, you can find New York City - New Orleans flights between John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to L Armstrong Intl (MSY) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Delta Air Lines. Air France. null.
Which are the airlines with flights from New York City to New Orleans?
Airlines with direct flights departing from New York City to New Orleans are:
  • Delta Air Lines.
  • Virgin Atlantic.
Flight Duration 3 h and 36 m Flights between New York City and New Orleans take, on average, 3 h and 36 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £42 Cheapest price for a flight between New York City and New Orleans found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport John F Kennedy Intl Airport The airport John F Kennedy Intl Airport is the departure airport operating flights between New York City and New Orleans
Arriving Airport L Armstrong Intl Flights departing New York City with New Orleans as destination arrive at L Armstrong Intl

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