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The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is large and busy. Therefore, it offers an array of amenities and services for passengers to enjoy. While there, you can relax in one of the club lounges. Both the United and Delta Lounges are in Concourse C. The Club MSY is in Concourse B and requires a pass for entrance.

The Atlanta Airport is about a 10min drive from downtown. If you're not renting a car, you can take a shared shuttle into the city. You can catch a shuttle in the ground transportation area. MARTA also has a train system that you can ride into the city. The train station is inside the Domestic Terminal.

Rental car agencies including Enterprise, Budget, Dollar, and Thrifty all have offices at the Atlanta office. The rental car center is just a few minutes from the main terminal of the airport. You can take the SkyTrain from the airport to the rental car center.

Along with numerous restaurants and shops, there is a spa in the airport where you can get a salon or spa service. Walk through the airport and you'll see a variety of art pieces exhibited throughout the terminals. No matter your faith, there is a chapel where you can pray and meditate. Additionally, there are several lounges where you can relax, read, and watch television. This includes lounges for Delta, United, and American.

Among airlines operating New Orleans to Atlanta 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.

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

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

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 and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $157 round-trip via Nashville Intl (BNA), compared to $180 for nonstop.

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 and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

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

• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 6% of one-stop connections

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the New Orleans to Atlanta route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $164 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $232, a difference of $68. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New Orleans to Atlanta flights, with 55% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 27%, afternoon flights for 9%, and night flights for 9%.

Some of the most popular sights in Atlanta are Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Stadium and State Farm Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Atlanta on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Atlanta takes 1h 34m, covering 425 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:12 am and lands at 6:46 am
• Latest: departs at 7:30 pm and lands at 9:04 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 34m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 27% above the route average of $180. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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 $98 to $875. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from New Orleans to Atlanta are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $80, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 34m, compared with 4h 14m via Houston Hobby (HOU) and 4h 45m via Tampa (TPA).

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

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Routes Car & Truck Rentals
· Hertz
· Europcar
· Ace
· Dollar

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Atlanta range from $117 to $256, with an average of $180 over the past 12 months. Anything below $117 counts as a good deal.

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

• • Delta
• • JetBlue