Flying from Atlanta to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY): what you need to know
Start your adventure at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the main airport in Atlanta. Search for flights from Atlanta to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) that leave from this terminal.
1 hour 33 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Atlanta to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is located in New Orleans. The city operates in the UTC-5 timezone and is 1 hour behind Atlanta.
The busiest route is from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), with 109 direct weekly services. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from ATL to MSY is the 06:00 Frontier Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 23:05 with Delta.
To ensure you catch your flight from Atlanta to MSY, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Popular seasons (like spring break, summer and New Year) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Take off and land with no stops from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Direct flights from Atlanta to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) can be booked from here.
At ATL, you can choose from various carriers that operate direct flights from Atlanta to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, such as:
From the centre of Atlanta, ATL is around 18 kilometres away. Visit the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to get there.
Need a convenient hotel close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Atlanta to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
About Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Atlanta to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MSY instead:
Getting from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to central New Orleans
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of New Orleans. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 52 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
For a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 35 € is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from 74 €. These are the lowest fares right now and may differ depending on availability.
You're more likely to score cheap tickets from Atlanta to MSY if you book 8 months before your departure date. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares on this route are generally at their lowest.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Atlanta to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices across every month.
Set up a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll be the first to know when prices fall. Good timing makes all the difference when searching for cheap tickets from Atlanta to MSY.
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The best time to fly from Atlanta to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
May is the quietest time of year to fly to New Orleans. Alternatively, follow the crowds and get away in October. This is the busiest month for flights from Atlanta to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Schedule your flight from Atlanta to MSY for August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in New Orleans to range from 25ºC to 36ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 18ºC. Look for cheap flights from Atlanta to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about New Orleans
After locking in your flight from Atlanta to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring New Orleans:
One of the best ways to get a feel for New Orleans is to check out its most popular attractions. Essential stops include French Quarter, Jackson Square and Cafe Du Monde.
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