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

• Earliest: departs at 11:39 am and lands at 1:40 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:39 am and lands at 1:40 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 01m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Louisville to New Orleans takes 2h 01m, covering 621 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 Louisville to New Orleans range from $299 to $448, with an average of $366 over the past 12 months. Anything below $299 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 72% above the $366 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $248 round-trip, compared to $271 via a layover through Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Breeze Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-way fares from Louisville to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $139, which is 35% 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
• Hertz
• Priceless
• Thrifty
• Budget

Flights from Louisville to New Orleans usually depart from Louisville Intl (SDF) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Louisville to New Orleans. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $315 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $380, a difference of $65.

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

Only Breeze Airways operates flights between Louisville and New Orleans.

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 43m, compared with 4h 16m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 25m via Raleigh-Durham (RDU).

New Orleans is 1 hour behind Louisville (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 Louisville to New Orleans flights:

• Breeze Airways: 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:

• Breeze Airways: 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.

Yes. At the Muhammad Ali Airport, the USO Louisville Metro welcomes all military members and their families free of charge. This military lounge is open weekdays from 1 am to 6 pm and features amenities including comfortable lounge seating, refreshments, and Wi-Fi. This USO is located behind the ticket counters on the west side of the upper level hallway.

Yes. If you are traveling with a pet or a service animal, you can take advantage of one animal relief station landside at SDF and one airside. The area before security is outside the airport across the street from the doors to baggage claim. There is also one animal relief station inside the airport in the rotunda, in the stairwell that is beside the elevator.

Yes. At the Muhammad Ali Airport on Concourse A, there is a Mother's Room. This facility includes a spacious common area that has three private smaller rooms that lock. The common area features a changing station, a sink, a microwave, and a flight display monitor. Each smaller room has a changing station, comfortable glider seating, soft lighting, electrical outlets, and USB ports.

When you land at New Orleans, you can catch a shuttle at the Arrivals curb that will take you to the Rental Car Center. These shuttles pick up passengers about every 8min and the drive to the Rental Car Center takes about 18min. At MSY, you will find a number of car rental agencies, including Hertz, Enterprise, and Dollar.