New Orleans is a low-lying port city in southeast Louisiana, known for its music, food and Mardi Gras. Summers are hot and humid, and the Atlantic hurricane season overlaps with them. The airport is about 11 miles west of downtown.
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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.
Since the REAL ID enforcement date of May 7, 2025, travelers 18 and older need a REAL ID-compliant license (marked with a star), an enhanced driver's license, a US passport or another TSA-accepted ID to pass airport security. TSA PreCheck and CLEAR do not waive this requirement.
Late fall through spring has the mildest weather, with highs from the 60s to the low 80s F. June through September is hot, and the Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30.
Busiest: Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov. Quieter shoulder season: Dec–Jan, May.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62.5°F (17°C) | 46.1°F (8°C) |
| Feb | 66.4°F (19°C) | 49.7°F (10°C) |
| Mar | 72.3°F (22°C) | 55.3°F (13°C) |
| Apr | 78.5°F (26°C) | 61.7°F (17°C) |
| May | 85.3°F (30°C) | 69°F (21°C) |
| Jun | 90°F (32°C) | 74.7°F (24°C) |
| Jul | 91.4°F (33°C) | 76.5°F (25°C) |
| Aug | 91.3°F (33°C) | 76.6°F (25°C) |
| Sep | 88.1°F (31°C) | 73.5°F (23°C) |
| Oct | 80.6°F (27°C) | 64.3°F (18°C) |
| Nov | 71.2°F (22°C) | 53.7°F (12°C) |
| Dec | 64.8°F (18°C) | 48.4°F (9°C) |
New Orleans is served by Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US. Since the REAL ID enforcement date of May 7, 2025, travelers 18 and older need a REAL ID-compliant license (marked with a star), an enhanced driver's license, a US passport or another TSA-accepted ID to pass airport security. TSA PreCheck and CLEAR do not waive this requirement.
Late fall through spring has the mildest weather, with highs from the 60s to the low 80s F. June through September is hot, and the Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30.
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). Other options include rta 202 airport express to poydras street downtown.
Among the cities we cover, Atlanta (about 0m), Boston (about 0m), Charlotte (about 0m), Chicago (about 0m), Dallas (about 0m), Denver (about 0m), Detroit (about 0m), Houston (about 0m), Los Angeles (about 0m), Miami (about 0m), Minneapolis–Saint Paul (about 0m), New York (about 0m), Philadelphia (about 0m), Phoenix (about 0m), San Francisco (about 0m), Seattle (about 0m) and Washington, D.C. (about 0m) have nonstop service to New Orleans as of October 2026.
New Orleans uses the US dollar (USD).
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.