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Airlines
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 20-inch width and 11-inch extra legroom for a nominal fee.


Spirit's Go Big fare includes Wi-Fi, priority check-in, and Big Front Seat access.

Delta

Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights, enhancing onboard connectivity.


Delta's Sky Priority check-in speeds up the process for premium cabin and elite status passengers.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
Southwest

Southwest offers free snacks and soft drinks, with Wi-Fi available for streaming entertainment.


Southwest's Rapid Rewards program offers unlimited rewards seats and no blackout dates.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
Airports
ATL

Avoid parking at ATL due to ongoing construction. Consider MARTA for a hassle-free commute, avoiding Atlanta's notorious traffic.

Read more about ATLby Blane Bachelor
MSY

Upon arrival at MSY, take a rideshare or taxi to the city. It's a quick 30-minute drive to the French Quarter.

Read more about MSYby Daniel Scheffler
Our travel experts
Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

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Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Blane Bachelor

Expert on Southwest and ATL

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on MSY

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$40
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
Flight from Atlanta to New Orleans

When to book flights from Atlanta to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Atlanta to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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  • What is the quickest way to get from New Orleans Airport to central New Orleans?

    The quickest way to New Orleans is by taxi. Taxis are located on Level 1 of the terminal, outside Baggage Claim. The ride costs approximately $36 for up to two passengers. If you're looking to use public transportation, RCA's Airport Express 202 will take you right to Elk Place in downtown New Orleans, and the ride will cost approximately $2. You can also opt for the airport shuttle that charges about $24 per person.

  • Can you fly from Atlanta to New Orleans non-stop?

    Yes, Spirit Airlines and Delta airlines offer multiple non-stop flights from Atlanta to New Orleans. However, one-stop flights with Spirit Airlines tend to be a lot cheaper if you don't mind making one stop in Fort Lauderdale. These airlines offer the fastest trips on this route.

  • What can you do to relax at ATL Airport?

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport has interfaith chapels in the Atrium and an XpresSpa located at the A checkpoint. Showers are available at the Club at ATL, located in the International Terminal. It charges a walk-in rate of about $40 per person, and you get other services like television, fax, beverages, etc.

  • Are there hotels at New Orleans MSY Airport?

    The Hilton New Orleans Airport Hotel and Days Inn New Orleans Airport Hotel are both located across the street from the airport entrance. Free shuttles are available to the hotels and pick up passengers at the Transportation Center on the first floor across from Baggage Claim.

  • Can you park at ATL Airport?

    Yes, daily parking at ATL Airport is approximately $19 per day. The Economy Lots, North, South, and West, charge about $14 per day. Park-Ride Lots A and C charge about $10 per day, and the International Park-Ride charges about $14 per day. Self-park for uncovered spots charges about $11 per day, while for covered spots, it's about $15 per day.

  • What transport options are available when getting out of Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?

    JET and RTA Buses provide the most affordable transport options to get out of MSY to downtown New Orleans. These bus services are available near the laggage  claim area on Level 1 of the airport. Taxis, which are located in the parking opposite the luggage claim area, are the other transport option available at MSY.

  • How can I catch up with the earliest flight from Atlanta to New Orleans?

    You enjoy greater convenience connecting to ATL for the earliest flight to New Orleans if you spend the night at one of the hotels closest to the airport. Hilton Atlanta and Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, which offer free airport shuttles, are some of the hotels you may consider.

  • Which airlines should I book when flying from Atlanta to New Orleans with kids?

    Delta and JetBlue are among the airlines with the best on board amenities for kids. JetBlue is popular for its extra legroom and spacious seats in its cabins. Both airlines offer priority boarding to travelers accompanied by their young ones.

  • How convenient is it to land at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport late at night?

    You can conveniently connect to a nearby hotel from New Orleans International Airport if your plane from Atlanta touches the ground late at night. Hilton New Orleans Hotel, which has free airport shuttles running 24 hours, is one of the places you may consider.

  • Which nearby cities can I get to from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?

    Other than New Orleans, New Orleans International Airport also serves several other nearby cities, including Avondale, Chalmette, and Grand Isle. You can conveniently connect to any of these cities from MYS using rented cars.

  • How can I get cars to rent from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport?

    When you landing at MYS, you can get to a nearby location of rental cars by making use of the free airport's shuttle. This shuttle is accessible from the long-term parking, which is adjacent to the terminal, a short distance from the luggage claim area.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Atlanta to New Orleans

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $80 or less one-way and $101 or less round-trip.
  • When flying to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), you can book your flight with Spirit Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier, or Southwest. All these airlines are in the North Domestic Terminal of ATL, except Delta Air Lines, which is in South Domestic Terminal.
  • A traffic-free and inexpensive way to reach Atlanta Airport would be to ride the MARTA. The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority train will take you from the Five Points MARTA Station to the Airport MARTA Station in the domestic terminal.
  • If your flight is delayed and you would like to freshen up or catch some sleep at Atlanta Airport, you'll find three on-site hotels: Springhill Suites Atlanta Airport Gateway, Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway, Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Hotel, all accessible via a free SkyTrain ride. For short stays, the Minute Suites, in Concourse B, have daybeds, Wi-Fi, and a sound-masking system.
  • Atlanta Airport has several attractions, including informal art and music. You'll find rotating exhibits of photographs, paintings, and sculptures, as well as permanent art on display throughout the airport. There are also musicians that perform concerts inside the Atrium.
  • For families traveling with younger children, there are nursing room pods for mothers that feature small benches, changing tables, and electrical outlets, located in the Airside. There's also a 31-foot-long dinosaur your kids may want to see at the Main Terminal Atrium.
  • Then departure airport for flights from Atlanta to New Orleans is Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) while Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is the arrival airport. When connecting to ATL from Downtown Atlanta, you have the option of using either MARTA bus route 191, which goes directly to airport's Terminal T, or a taxi. These buses are more affordable compared to taxis and take about 15 minutes to arrive at the airport from Downtown Atlanta.
  • Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta Intl Airport serves as a hub for Delta Airlines. This Delta hub at ATL is the largest airline hub in the world. Therefore, booking this airline enables you to enjoy the best lounge amenities before getting to your plane. Additionally, Delta has the highest number of of daily flights MSY from ATL. You can therefore be sure of getting at least a flight whose departure time is convenient for your schedule.
  • If you are flying with your pet (s) from Atlanta to New Orleans, you can use of ATL’s pet relief areas found in each concourse near Gates T7, F7, B33, and A10 before boarding your plane. Upon landing at MSY, pet relief areas are in Terminal 2 of the airport near the bathroom.

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Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
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Direct departures

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Direct returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Atlanta to New Orleans

 
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4243 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

2.0 MediocreMike, Aug 2025AUS - BWI
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AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Other than a bit of a delay, everything was good. Again, the boarding process and picking seats is the only thing I don't enjoy.

If we are going to have to pay for luggage, make it easier to do. Put something on the app during check-in so I don't need to do it at the kiosk. I've done it twice recently and I ended up having to pay at the desk because something went wrong at the kiosk in Tampa.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

There was supposed to be a meal served, but there wasn’t and the major toilet was out of order

Always good but we must do something about people in rows ahead of you that don't put their seats back up when they are suppose to. And It's rough to not be able to even lean over to get something out of my purse.

Did not know my son and I had different seating arrangements. He was fine, but it was disappointing.

The crew was wonderful and attentive. The seats near exit row were restrictive. Offer healthy snacks please

Overall, it was okay. Seat was a little cramped. Would’ve liked more substantial snacks or opportunity to buy some.

I was with one of the last zones to board. It was kind of annoying to finally get called to board and my whole section was already on the plane. Clearly they boarded with previous zones. So by the time I got on board, there were no spaces for my luggage above my head. I had to put my luggage 4+ rows behind me, which meant that I had to wait even longer to get off the plane, since I had to wait for those rows to clear the aisle before I could retrieve my luggage and exit the plane. This also held up the plane cleaners, as they couldn't service my row until I cleared it, so they were all standing there waiting for me, while I'm standing there waiting for the other passengers to clear the aisle. Anyways, I wasn't in a rush this time, so I just waited, but I could see that being a problem in the future. Now, I could have checked my luggage, of course, but coincidentally, a friend of mine on the same flight got their luggage damaged (wheel completely knocked off) and was told by the Baggage Attendant in the airport that Delta doesn't "cover wheel damage" on luggage. This was disappointing to hear. I'm glad I didn't check mine through. If it were my luggage, I'd be highly frustrated to hear that. It makes me not want to check my luggage in the future.

Great flight. On-time, comfortable, clean aircraft, and offered snacks pre-flight to plan for a potentially turbulent route. I wish there was Wi-Fi an all Delta Aircrafts but for a short flight this is not much of a problem.

Delayed in taking off because no flight crew. The in seat entertainment was working properly.

Flight did not have seat back entertainment and the wifi was iffy.

Internet was a bit expensive and did not work ask that week otherwise a good flight

Ring in first class for an overnight flight, there was no blankets nor pillows for first class customers.

My Internet did not work for Outlook email or basically anything. I paid for one hour of in-flight usage and it was terrible. I spent a lot of time on different sites and browsers with no luck and a lot of frustration. Other than that, the flight was on time, crew was nice, service was fine. Seat was OK even though I paid for the extra 6 inches. I cannot imagine how tight the seats in the back must be.

Delayed flight that lead to a missed connection and a 5-hour trip became a 12-hour flight 🙄

Any flight to ORD after about 2pm this summer has been challenging. Flight was delayed getting in (coming from ORD) and that led to it not leaving before a ground stop due to lightening before they could fuel the plane, and so forth. They made up some time but we were still late in arriving at ORD, and that led to missed connections.

Food was ok, but not as good as I have had before on AA.

No issues. They did change our gate FOUR times in about 30 minutes which was mildly annoying but the flight was fine.

Great flight. No issues at all. I still think boarding could be more efficient but otherwise, a good experience.

Pretty good. The food was just mediocre, the boarding and crew were good.

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

The flight was delayed twice with minimal explanation. The terminal and airplane were filthy. The food voucher didn’t even cover a tiny pizza from a kiosk in the terminal. All in all, a pretty miserable experience for a flight to attend a funeral

I will use spirit more New clean aircraft Excellent crew ! Quick boarding process !

Everyone was kind for the most part. I did travel with children and paid for seats and even then it was not as suitable. I tried calling their customer service prior to check in and I was told they couldn't help me because I didn't purchase my tickets with them.

Flight was late, after my first leg was cancelled altogether causing me to spend $$$ with another carrier. Seating is ridiculously tight, I can't recommend spirit if I cant depend on them to get me there and back on time.

Wow truly top notch airline Efficient nice snacks courteous staff Fast boarding !

Boarding was a breeze, however, two of the flights that I boarded with Spirit did not have Wi-Fi available.

My experience with the spirit as a first time it was OK, but the seats need a little cushion, the problem I had the most impacted me was when checking in the scales were so off and wrong. It will tell that you would have more weight, which was not true. The scale was say that it had Thirty Eight Pounds, when get in the labels when we send the luggage into the band. It says that it was overweight. I really really dislike that because the scales are not accurate. If I use Spirit and I have that issue again. That will be my last time flying with the spirit, even though I like so much to service the planes, and everything else

The staff was great, but because the 2nd lieutenant didn’t show up for the flight we all had to deboard and wait 2 1/2 hours for one to show up. Very disappointing the crew can’t get schedules confirmed which wouldn’t have caused this issue.

I love Spirit. New aircraft, great cabin service, the airfares are low cost which helps me visit my hospitalized daughter anytime I can without paying a fortune.

My flight was good from my wheelchair assist to the plan & my exit.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

sluggish boarding and arrival procedures, fake nice flight attendants, and lots of delays.

Disaster. They lied every step of the way. We ended up being delayed due to crew and then allegedly abandoned the flight because of a curfew at LGA. No rebooking to LGA at any reasonable time. No hotel. No meal vouchers. Had to sleep in the airport and fly to Newark instead. Will never fly Frontier again.

What I expected, nickeled and dined and a frontier flight attendant loudly complained about her job and lack of communication as she headed to the gate on her cell phone. Not professional.

As every law enforcement agency I could imagine surrounded the plane and we didn’t disembark for 2 hours and then had to stick around for another hour to go get our personal belongings after leaving them behind and being bused away from the plane, it was scary and inconvenient. We were given no information as to why this was happening. Lack of communication with passengers was disappointing.

After boarding and un-boarding twice over 6+hours, the flight was canceled.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

My first flight was delayed 5 hours. The 2nd flight was canceled til the next day and the never even tried to compensate for it. Worse I was delayed again on the flight the rebooked me on.

Boarding in Orlando was not good. Giant mob at the gate, should have been lines.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

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