Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Flights from Atlanta to New Orleans

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Cheap Flights from Atlanta to New Orleans

Compare Atlanta to New Orleans fares from partner travel sites, see which airlines MSY lists for Atlanta nonstops, and how to get from the airport into the city.

ATL to MSY · 425 mi · 1h 33m est.

ATL to MSY
425 miles
1h 33m nonstop (estimated)
6 airlines in our fare results

Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Atlanta to New Orleans flight insights

Average flight time

~1h 33m (estimated)

ATL → MSY

Cheapest cached price

$70

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 18, 2026.

Planning a trip from Atlanta to New Orleans? The average flight time on this route is ~1h 33m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $70 (last checked Oct 18, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Atlanta to New Orleans covers a straight-line distance of about 425 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~1h 33m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Atlanta to New Orleans at a glance

ATL to MSY is about 425 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Atlanta to New Orleans on Eazair
Origin	Atlanta (ATL)
Destination	New Orleans (MSY)
Average Flight Time	~1h 33m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$70
Fares Last Checked	Oct 18, 2026
Distance	425 miles (ATL to MSY)
Time in New Orleans	1 hour behind Atlanta
Airlines in our fare results	6

Local time in New Orleans is 1 hour behind Atlanta. Atlanta is on Eastern Time, New Orleans on Central Time.

Flight deals from Atlanta to New Orleans

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) lists Atlanta nonstops on Delta, Frontier and Southwest on its route list updated 5 Oct 2026, and says schedules can change. Frontier, Delta, American, United and JetBlue have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route, so some results may include a connection.

MSY has one consolidated security checkpoint, on Level 2. It opens at 3:30 a.m. and stays open until 30 minutes before the last departure, CLEAR is available for standard and TSA PreCheck screening, and the airport points travelers to the MyTSA app for wait times.

For downtown, RTA's 202 Airport Express stops outside Baggage Claim Door 2, and its schedule from 20 Sep 2026 runs daily with stops including the Ferry Terminal and Union Passenger Terminal. Taxis load outside Baggage Claim Door 7 and charge an official flat rate to the CBD and French Quarter. For rideshare, Lyft uses Doors 7 to 9 and Uber uses Doors 9 to 11 on the Level 1 middle curb.

EazAir's first 2 fare checks for ATL to MSY, on 15 Sep and 17 Oct 2026, each recorded the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later, and the second came back higher. That is far too little data to show a pattern. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Atlanta to New Orleans flights

Departure · Atlanta

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Eastern Time

Arrival · New Orleans

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Central Time

About New Orleans

Areas to know in New Orleans

French Quarter
Garden District
Marigny

Weather in New Orleans

A humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and a hurricane season from June through November; winters are mild.

Atlanta to New Orleans: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

MSY's nonstop list, last updated 5 Oct 2026, shows Atlanta nonstops on Delta, Frontier and Southwest. MSY says schedules are subject to change, so check the stops shown with each result.

Leaving from Atlanta (ATL)

MARTA Red and Gold line trains end at the Airport station, at the west end of the Domestic Terminal between the North and South baggage claims.
Every ATL security checkpoint gives access to all concourses and gates. In the domestic terminal, TSA PreCheck lanes are at the South checkpoint.
ATL asks domestic travelers to arrive at least 2 hours before departure and says security is usually heaviest from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. Live wait times are on ATL.com and in the MyTSA app.
The Plane Train and a walkway connect the Domestic Terminal with concourses T and A to F.

Arriving at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

MSY's airlines page does not say which concourse each airline uses, so check your boarding pass.
MSY has one consolidated security checkpoint, on Level 2. It opens at 3:30 a.m. and closes 30 minutes before the last departure, and CLEAR is available for standard and TSA PreCheck screening. MSY points travelers to the MyTSA app for wait times.

Getting from MSY	Where to board	Where it goes
RTA 202 Airport Express	Level 1 Baggage Claim, outside Door 2, Zones B4 and B5. Schedule effective 20 Sep 2026, daily.	Downtown New Orleans, with stops including Poydras Street, the Ferry Terminal, the Main Library and Union Passenger Terminal.
Jefferson Transit E1	Same stop as above.	Veterans Boulevard to City Park Avenue.
Taxis	Arrivals curb outside Baggage Claim Door 7. An official flat rate applies to the CBD and French Quarter, with a per-person rate for groups of three or more. Taxis must accept cards.	The CBD, the French Quarter and beyond.
Rideshare	Level 1 middle curb: Lyft at Doors 7 to 9, Uber at Doors 9 to 11.	Wherever you booked.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
Delta Main Basic	Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free.	Delta charges for checked bags on domestic flights unless you qualify for a waiver, such as Medallion status or an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express card.	Assigned after check-in. You may be able to buy a seat ahead of time for a fee.	Refunds are not allowed after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window. Delta says a change or cancellation may be possible for a fee, with any value left as an eCredit.
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.
JetBlue Main Base (bookings made after 29 Jul 2026)	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included.	Costs extra.	Change fee plus any fare difference. Cancelling gives travel credit minus a fee.
Frontier, without a bundle	Not included. One personal item only.	Not included. Prices vary by travel date and when you buy.	Costs extra, or a seat is assigned after check-in.	Not covered here. Check Frontier's rules before you book.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first 2 fare checks from Atlanta to New Orleans were on 15 Sep and 17 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. The second came back higher. Two checks cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

ATL: Passenger Security (last modified 22 Apr 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
ATL: How to navigate ATL (18 Jul 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
ATL: Frequently asked questions (last modified 24 Oct 2024, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MARTA: Airport (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSY: Nonstop flights (last modified 5 Oct 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSY: Public transportation (last modified 2 Feb 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RTA: Route 202 Airport Express schedule (effective 20 Sep 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSY: Ride apps (last modified 22 Sep 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSY: Taxis (last modified 28 Jan 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSY: Security checkpoint (last modified 22 Jan 2025, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: Fare options (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: What is included in my fare (last modified 25 Mar 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bag options (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bundles (accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for ATL to MSY, 15 Sep 2026 and 17 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from Atlanta to New Orleans?

MSY's nonstop list, updated 5 Oct 2026, shows Delta, Frontier and Southwest flying to Atlanta. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.

How do I get from New Orleans airport to downtown by bus?

Take RTA's 202 Airport Express from Level 1 Baggage Claim, outside Door 2. Its schedule from 20 Sep 2026 runs daily, with stops at Poydras Street, the Ferry Terminal and Union Passenger Terminal.

Is there a flat taxi fare from MSY to the French Quarter?

Yes. MSY says taxis charge an official flat rate to the CBD and French Quarter, with a per-person rate for groups of three or more. Taxis load outside Baggage Claim Door 7 and must accept cards.

Where is rideshare pickup at New Orleans airport?

On the Level 1 middle curb. MSY says Lyft riders go to Doors 7 to 9 and Uber riders to Doors 9 to 11.

When does security open at MSY?

MSY's single checkpoint on Level 2 opens at 3:30 a.m. and stays open until 30 minutes before the last departure. CLEAR is available there for standard and TSA PreCheck screening.

Do basic fares from Atlanta to New Orleans include a carry-on?

Delta says every passenger can bring a carry-on and a personal item, and American's Basic Economy and JetBlue's Main Base include one. United Basic Economy and Frontier without a bundle include only a personal item on domestic flights.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Ease jet lag on longer routes

On longer cross-country flights, adjusting your sleep schedule a day or two before departure and staying hydrated in flight can reduce jet lag on arrival.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.