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Passengers on a one-stop flight from Memphis to New Orleans will have different stopovers depending on the airline. For example, travelers on Delta Airlines will have a stopover at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL). On the other hand, passengers traveling with American Airlines will stop at Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT). The layover time lasts from 36 minutes up to 7 hours.

The carry-on allowance size varies depending on the airline or the flying class ticket. American Airlines allows passengers with economy class tickets to bring one carry-on bag plus a personal item. The carry-on bag should be at most 22 x 14 x 9 inches and not exceeding 70 lb.

If you want to travel with a sustainable flight from Memphis to New Orleans, consider traveling with United Airlines. United Airlines has implemented an initiative to ensure net zero greenhouse gas emissions. The airline has flights from Memphis to New Orleans with up to 55% less carbon emission.

First-class or business-class tickets provide superior services and amenities that make your trip more comfortable. Delta Airlines has the most suitable amenities for flights from Memphis to New Orleans. The first-class benefits include accelerated check-in and priority boarding, free unlimited entertainment, spacious seats with extra legroom, and personalized service.

Among airlines operating Memphis to New Orleans flights:

• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

Only American Airlines operates flights between Memphis and New Orleans.

Flights from Memphis to New Orleans usually depart from Memphis (MEM) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

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

• American Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$50 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Houston Hobby (HOU) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 8% of one-stop connections

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 57% on the Memphis to New Orleans route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $361 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $834, a difference of $473. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:51 pm and lands at 2:12 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:51 pm and lands at 2:12 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 21m.

A nonstop flight from Memphis to New Orleans takes 1h 21m, covering 349 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $239 to $1,365. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Memphis to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $122, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Houston Hobby (HOU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 52m, compared with 4h 12m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 4h 15m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

Round-trip flights from Memphis to New Orleans range from $351 to $464, with an average of $388 over the past 12 months. Anything below $351 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Memphis to New Orleans route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.