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Quick Flight Summary from Atlanta to New Orleans

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    $ 56
  • Direct flight duration 1 hour 43 min
  • Direct airlines Delta Air Lines
  • Arrival airports MSY
  • Best days to book Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $ 87

Cheapest flights from Atlanta to New Orleans

Cheapest Direct Flight

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines
14 Sep, Mon15:45
Atlanta – New Orleans
1h 37m
Non-stop
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Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines
15 Aug, Sat15:41
Atlanta – New Orleans
1h 43m
Non-stop
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Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
22 Aug, Sat23:05
Atlanta – New Orleans
1h 33m
Non-stop
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Shortest Flight

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
19 Sep, Sat23:05
Atlanta – New Orleans
1h 32m
Non-stop
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Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
12 Sep, Sat23:05
Atlanta – New Orleans
1h 32m
Non-stop
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Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
29 Aug, Sat17:45
Atlanta – New Orleans
1h 33m
Non-stop
ATLMSY

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
10 Sep, Thu11:10
Atlanta – New Orleans
1h 33m
Non-stop
ATLMSY

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
15 Sep, Tue07:26
Atlanta – New Orleans
1h 34m
Non-stop
ATLMSY

Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines
2 Sep, Wed11:10
Atlanta – New Orleans
1h 32m
Non-stop
ATLMSY

Last update: 09 August 2026 18:26

Direct flights from Atlanta to New Orleans

Delta Air Lines

Estimated Prices for Atlanta to New Orleans Flights

Cheapest Day15 August Saturday
Best Price
$ 56
Average Price
$ 84
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Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Atlanta City Center

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport

Atlanta is an important junction point of land, air, and rail transportation in the United States. It is also an important commercial and industrial city, where many international companies are headquartered in. Atlanta is also an important crossroads for international air travel. The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, also known as Atlanta Airport, is the world’s busiest airport according to passenger traffic and it was ranked the world’s busiest airport according to the number of landings and takeoffs for several years. Located about 13 km from the city center, the airport is easily accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives.

Metro

The airport is easily and directly accessible from the city center by metro. The metro line that runs directly to the airport can be accessed from the Five Points Station in the city center, where 4 metro lines intersect.

Using the gold and red metro lines you can get to the airport from Five Points in 15 minutes and from Peachtree in 17 minutes. If you’re traveling on the green or blue line you have to transfer to the red or gold line at Five Points.

Taxi

Taxis are a convenient transportation method to get to the airport. Taxis are easily accessible in the city. Depending on your location in the city the airport is between 11-14 km away. Since the airport is located in close proximity to the city center taking a taxi is one of the fastest ways to get there. The taxi fare from major areas in the city center is a fixed rate.

Car

Since the airport is located very close by, driving is a quick and easy alternative. If you’re flying domestically you need to take the I-85, which connects directly to the domestic terminal. If you’re flying internationally you need to take the I-75, which connects directly to the international terminal. Both the I-85 and I-75 connect to other major freeways that provide access to other parts of the United States.

Once you get to the airport, there are indoor and outdoor parking lots, operated by 10 different companies, with a total capacity of 30 thousand vehicles. 

Airport Information

Handling over 95 million passengers annually, Atlanta Airport is not only one of the most important airports in the United States but also one of the most important international airports in the world. With over 58 thousand employees the airport is like a small city. The airport uses a color-coded system to help passengers find where they need to go.  

For buses to the city center follow the green signs, the gold and red metro lines go to the city center, and to get to nearby hotels follow the purple signs. The colored lanes on the floor will help guide you to your destination. The airport also contains dozens of restaurants and over 100 cafes offering delicious examples of international cuisine to cater to passengers’ pre-flight and post-flight needs.

Atlanta Airport also features exhibition spaces, galleries, and shopping areas. The airport is a pet friendly airport, featuring the Pet Assistance, which consists of pet areas, a veterinarian, and other amenities and services to satisfy the needs of your pet. 

Transportation to New Orleans City Center from Airport

Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport

You can reach the city center from New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport by taking a taxi or using the airport shuttle service. It’s also possible to do this much less costly by using public transport and taking the bus. If you want to save time and travel in comfort, or luxury, then you can rent a car or a limousine. You can also see if you can make use of an airport shuttle service offered by your hotel.  

Taxi

There are 2 separate waiting locations for taxis outside the exit of the arrivals terminal where passengers should get in line. The taxi fare from the airport to the city center is 36 dollars for 1 or 2 people, 15 dollars more is added per person if you are more than two people. If you don’t want to pay with cash then the taxis also accept credit card payments.

Airport Shuttle Service

The airport shuttle service can take passengers to main points in the center and to various hotels. You can get tickets from the Airport Shuttle kiosk that’s just outside the arrivals terminal exit. A one-way ticket for one person is 24 dollars. If you know you’re going to use the shuttle service again, then you can get a round-trip ticket for 44 dollars. Every passenger has an allowance of 3 bags. If you have luggage in a non-standard shape or size then you may need to pay some extra fees.

Car Rental

There’s a consolidated car rental system (CONRAC) in New Orleans Louis Armstrong International in a separate location to the terminal building. You can choose a car that’s suited for you budget there from 9 separate agencies. To get to CONRAC you should use the exit next to the baggage reclaim belt 12 - 14 and walk a short distance. To get to the city center from the airport you should follow the I-10 W motorway and it should take around 20 minutes to reach the city center.

Bus

If you prefer to use public transport then you can reach the city center in around 40 minutes by taking the 202 bus. The ticket price is $ 1.50.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Hotels also offer shuttle services to and from New Orleans Airport. It’s quite practical and comfortable but can be a little more expensive than taking the bus. You can contact your hotel to inquire about whether they provide this service and get some more detailed information if they do.

Limousine

If you want to have a comfortable and luxurious journey then you can rent a limousine from the A-Airport Limousine agency that’s located in the baggage claim area of arrivals. Prices begin at $58 for 2 people and go up to $ 118 for 8 people.

New Orleans Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Sunday
9 Aug
Clear
32°25°
Today
Monday
10 Aug
Clear
34°24°
Tuesday
11 Aug
Rain
34°24°
Wednesday
12 Aug
Clear
37°26°
Thursday
13 Aug
Cloudy
37°27°

More Information About New Orleans

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Atlanta-New Orleans flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Atlanta-New Orleans flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Atlanta-New Orleans flights, you can use Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Atlanta-New Orleans is 682 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Atlanta-New Orleans flights is Tuesday.
Delta Air Lines organizes direct flights between Atlanta-New Orleans.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Frontier Airlines starts from approximately $ 48.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Frontier Airlines
$ 48
1 piece of handbag (45x35x20 cm cm)

Last update: 01.08.2026

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