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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Memphis takes 00m, 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.

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Memphis range from $355 to $454, with an average of $375 over the past 12 months. Anything below $355 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $140 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $375 for nonstop.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $214 to $1,041. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between New Orleans and Memphis is around $214 round-trip, with a flight time of about 7h 38m. Recent train fares are around $121, with a trip time of about 8h 40m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 44% lower. However, taking the train takes about 1+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from New Orleans to Memphis are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $165, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

Memphis Airport (MEM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $77 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Avis

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

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Houston Hobby (HOU) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 65% on flights from New Orleans to Memphis. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $294 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $834, a difference of $540.

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

Flying via Houston Hobby (HOU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 44m, compared with 4h 13m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 4h 13m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Some of the most popular sights in Memphis are Graceland, FedEx Forum and Renasant Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Memphis on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating New Orleans to Memphis flights:

• American Airlines: 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:

• American Airlines: 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.