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

• Earliest: departs at 11:18 am and lands at 2:05 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:59 pm and lands at 7:46 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 47m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Pittsburgh to New Orleans takes 2h 47m, covering 918 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 Pittsburgh to New Orleans range from $298 to $466, with an average of $385 over the past 12 months. Anything below $298 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the $385 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $222 round-trip via Dallas Love Field (DAL), compared to $378 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$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 Airbus A319 variants.

One-way fares from Pittsburgh to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $110, which is 46% 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
• Priceless
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget

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

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Charleston (CHS) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Pittsburgh to New Orleans. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $333 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $411, a difference of $78.

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

Only Breeze Airways operates flights between Pittsburgh and New Orleans.

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 15m, compared with 4h 22m via Lambert-St Louis (STL) and 4h 31m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

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

• Breeze Airways: 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 in Economy Class class

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

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a fully accessible airport. The airport has ramps and elevators for step-free access and accessible toilets for those with wheelchairs. There are also several TDD telephones around the airport, with TTY contacts provided for those who need assistance. For any further special assistance, you can book through your airline.

There are no nonstop flights from Pittsburg to New Orleans, and around 685 kg of carbon is produced per passenger on these flights. Nonetheless, you can book your flight through Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines, the three most sustainable airlines operating on this route. They emit 52%, 51%, and 47% less carbon, respectively than other airlines operating on this route.

Yes, your furry friend will be allowed to travel through PIT in a kennel. Pets aren’t allowed outside their kennels unless they are clearing with security or using the relief areas. PIT has provided several pet relief areas around the airport. You will have one pet relief area outside the landside baggage claim area and another indoors, just next to the Post office on Concourse D.

You have two buses to get you downtown, one operated by the Regional Transit Authority and the other by the Jefferson Transit Authority. Both operate from the outer curb on Level 3 and take about 50min to get downtown. You can also take the shared-ride shuttles, boarded just outside doors 1-5 on Level 1 baggage claim. Taxis are also available just outside Level 1 baggage claim, and there’s a set fare of around $36 for two passengers headed downtown or around $15 per person for three or more passengers. Avis, Budget, Alamo, Hertz, Enterprise, and several others also have rental counters at MSY.