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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Atlanta to New Orleans:

• Earliest: departs at 6:18 am and lands at 7:57 am
• Latest: departs at 11:30 pm and lands at 1:09 am.

The flight takes about 1h 39m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Atlanta to New Orleans:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Atlanta to New Orleans takes 1h 39m, covering 425 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Atlanta to New Orleans range from $158 to $319, with an average of $226 over the past 12 months. Anything below $158 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the $226 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $184 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $228 for nonstop.

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Southwest has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Atlanta to New Orleans flights are:

• Delta: 88% on time
• Southwest: 84% on time
• Frontier: 72% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Atlanta to New Orleans flights, with 37% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 36%, evening flights for 18%, and night flights for 9%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Atlanta to New Orleans flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Atlanta and New Orleans is around $118 round-trip, with a flight time of about 10h 33m. Recent train fares are around $94, with a trip time of about 13h 04m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 21% lower. However, taking the train takes about 2+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Atlanta to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $98, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Priceless
• Thrifty
• Budget

Flights from Atlanta to New Orleans usually depart from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Atlanta to New Orleans route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 55m.

One-stop flights from Atlanta to New Orleans most commonly connect through:

• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Atlanta to New Orleans. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $182 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $241, a difference of $59.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Atlanta and New Orleans. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Frontier
• Southwest

Flying via Houston Hobby (HOU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 25m, compared with 4h 44m via Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and 4h 50m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

New Orleans is 1 hour behind Atlanta (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Caesars Superdome and Canal Street. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Atlanta to New Orleans flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Travelers can take a taxi, use RCA's Airport Express 202 or take the airport shuttle. Taxis are located on Level 1 of the terminal, outside Baggage Claim. RCA's Airport Express 202 goes to Elk Place in downtown New Orleans.

At Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), the airport's rental-car shuttle runs to the Rental Car Center. The pickup point is in front of the Long Term Parking Garage, next to the terminal and a short distance from the baggage-claim area.

ATL has interfaith chapels in the Atrium. XpresSpa has locations at Concourse A Center, Concourse C at Gate C36 and Concourse E Center. The Club at ATL is another option and offers walk-in access.

Yes, daily parking is available at ATL. Options include Economy, the ATL West Deck, Park Ride and International Park Ride. Self-parking is available in both uncovered and covered spots.