5 airlines fly nonstop from New York to New Orleans.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport | MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
| Delta Air Lines | JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport | MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
| United Airlines | EWR Newark Liberty International Airport | MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
| American Airlines | LGA LaGuardia Airport | MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
| Delta Air Lines | LGA LaGuardia Airport | MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
| Southwest Airlines | LGA LaGuardia Airport | MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
11 miles (18 km) from the city centre
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi | Taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city of New Orleans, flat fare for one or two people | $36 flat fare (one or two people) |
| Bus | RTA 202 Airport Express to Poydras Street downtown | $1.25 |
Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind New York. New Orleans uses the US dollar (USD).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly this route nonstop.
Nonstop flights leave from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
About 1,168 miles (1,879 km), measured between the city centres.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind New York.
Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US.
Taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city of New Orleans, flat fare for one or two people, $36 flat fare (one or two people).
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.