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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 8:31 am
• Latest: departs at 6:27 pm and lands at 8:38 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 11m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Cincinnati to New Orleans takes 2h 11m, 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 $229 to $395, with an average of $316 over the past 12 months. Anything below $229 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 23% above the route average of $316. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $229 round-trip and layover options via Denver Intl (DEN) at $229.

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 $112, which is 38% 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
• 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
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 9% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Cincinnati to New Orleans route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 41%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $236 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $399: a $163 difference. 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 3h 56m, compared with 4h 39m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 48m 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 Caesars Superdome, New Orleans Morial Convention Center 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.