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

• Earliest: departs at 6:20 am and lands at 8:33 am
• Latest: departs at 6:27 pm and lands at 8:40 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 13m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cincinnati to New Orleans:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A nonstop flight from Cincinnati to New Orleans takes 2h 13m, covering 701 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 Cincinnati to New Orleans range from $227 to $400, with an average of $319 over the past 12 months. Anything below $227 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 37% above the $319 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $225 round-trip, compared to $240 via a layover through Denver Intl (DEN).

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 Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Allegiant Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

One-way fares from Cincinnati to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $147, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $62 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Priceless
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget

Flights from Cincinnati to New Orleans usually depart from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from Cincinnati to New Orleans. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $248 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $402, a difference of $154.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Allegiant Air operates flights between Cincinnati and New Orleans.

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 03m, compared with 4h 28m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 43m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

New Orleans is 1 hour behind Cincinnati (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.

Yes, there are pet facilities at both airports. If you are traveling with your four-legged friend, CVG has pet relief areas located near Gates A18, Concourse A, and near the ground transportation center on the baggage claim level. In MSY, pet relief areas are found outside the long-term parking area and post-security near Shake Shack.

Yes, you can spend a night at CVG. Some of the best sleeping spots are in Concourse B, which has padded chairs, and the area near Starbucks with armrest-free couches. If you are willing to spend more money, there is a directly connected hotel to the airport known as DoubleTree by Hilton Cincinnati Airport hotel.

There are many restaurants located at the terminal and the concourses in MSY. For those who want wine, you can buy it from Vino Volo, located outside Concourse B. If you prefer coffee, PJ's Coffee and Tea, located in Concourse C, is known for its iced coffee.

Yes, there are ATMs. In CVG, you can find ATMs in the main terminals and the concourses. In MSY, Whitney bank has ATMs located above the concourse C Checkpoint. Other ATMs in MSY are in the terminal and pre- and post-security.