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

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Cheap Flights from Boston to New Orleans

Compare Boston to New Orleans fares from partner travel sites, with Logan terminal and counter hours and the bus and ride-app options at MSY.

BOS to MSY · 1,367 mi · 3h 31m est.

BOS to MSY
1,367 miles
3h 31m nonstop (estimated)
5 airlines in our fare results

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Boston to New Orleans flight insights

Average flight time

~3h 31m (estimated)

BOS → MSY

Cheapest cached price

$214

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 27, 2026.

Planning a trip from Boston to New Orleans? The average flight time on this route is ~3h 31m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $214 (last checked Oct 27, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Boston to New Orleans covers a straight-line distance of about 1,367 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~3h 31m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Boston to New Orleans at a glance

BOS to MSY is about 1,367 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 Boston to New Orleans on Eazair
Origin	Boston (BOS)
Destination	New Orleans (MSY)
Average Flight Time	~3h 31m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$214
Fares Last Checked	Oct 27, 2026
Distance	1,367 miles (BOS to MSY)
Time in New Orleans	1 hour behind Boston
Airlines in our fare results	5

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

Flight deals from Boston to New Orleans

On Louis Armstrong New Orleans International's nonstop list, which carries no date, Boston (BOS) is served by Delta and JetBlue. Schedules change, so read the stops on every result. Frontier, United, American, JetBlue and Delta have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. At Logan, American lists Terminal B, JetBlue lists Terminal C, and Delta uses both Terminal A and Terminal E for domestic flights.

JetBlue lists Logan ticket counter hours of 2:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and asks travelers to be there 2 hours before domestic flights. Delta flyers should check the Fly Delta app or My Trips to see whether they leave from A or E. Delta's shuttle bus between its two terminals runs from 4:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., leaving Terminal A near gates A13 to A22 and Terminal E normally at gate E13. Coming by subway, the MBTA says the Red Line to SL1 transfer is free.

MSY's airlines page does not say which concourse each airline uses, so check your boarding pass. For downtown New Orleans, RTA's 202 Airport Express boards on Level 1 Baggage Claim, outside Door 2, Zones B4 and B5. It runs daily, with stops including Poydras Street, the Ferry Terminal, the Main Library and Union Passenger Terminal. Ride apps pick up on the Level 1 middle curb, Lyft at Doors 7 to 9 and Uber at Doors 9 to 11.

EazAir's first 2 fare checks for BOS to MSY, from 24 Sep to 17 Oct 2026, each looked for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. The highest result was less than one and a half times the lowest, and a sample this small says nothing about timing. JetBlue Main Base includes a carry-on; Frontier without a bundle does not. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Boston to New Orleans flights

Departure · Boston

Logan International (BOS)

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.

Boston 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.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International's nonstop list (no date shown) shows Boston (BOS) served by Delta and JetBlue. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.

TF Green Airport is a separate airport. The MBTA says the Providence/Stoughton Commuter Rail line from South Station connects to it.

Leaving from Boston Logan International (BOS)

Airline	Logan terminal
American	Terminal B, gates B4 to B22.
Delta	Terminal A and Terminal E for domestic flights. Check the Fly Delta app or My Trips for yours.
JetBlue	Terminal C for domestic flights and international departures. International arrivals use Terminal E.
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

The SL1 bus stops at every Logan terminal, and the MBTA says transfers from the Red Line to the SL1 are free when you head to the airport.
On the Blue Line, get off at Airport station and take the free Massport Shuttle, which stops at every terminal.
MBTA ferries serve the Logan Airport Ferry Terminal from Long Wharf, Lovejoy Wharf, Hingham and Hull, with more service in summer.
JetBlue asks travelers at Logan to arrive 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international flights.
Delta says its domestic flights leave from both Terminal A and Terminal E, so check the Fly Delta app or My Trips before you go through security.
JetBlue lists Logan ticket counter hours of 2:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. American lists its Terminal B ticket counters as open daily from 3 a.m. to 9 p.m.
When the E3 checkpoint in Terminal E opened, TSA said it had seven screening lanes and that the E2 checkpoint would serve as overflow when volumes are heavy.

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's consolidated security checkpoint is on Level 2.
Baggage Claim is on Level 1. Buses leave from outside Door 2, and ride apps pick up on the middle curb outside Doors 7 to 11.

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 Veterans-Airport (E1)	Same Level 1 stop as the 202, outside Door 2.	City Park Avenue in New Orleans.
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 Boston to New Orleans ran from 24 Sep to 17 Oct 2026. For the return direction, New Orleans to Boston, EazAir's first check was on 7 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 highest result was less than one and a half times the lowest. With only 2 checks, this cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

MBTA: Logan Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: Boston airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Boston airport update (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American: Boston airport information (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Southwest: Airport information, Boston Logan (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
TSA: International checkpoint opens in Logan Terminal E (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSY: Public transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSY: Ride apps (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSY: Taxis (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSY: Security checkpoint (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RTA: Route 202 Airport Express schedule (effective 20 Sep 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MSY: Nonstop flights (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
JetBlue: Fare options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: What is included in my fare (last modified 25 Mar 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bag options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bundles (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for BOS to MSY, 24 Sep 2026 to 17 Oct 2026; MSY to BOS, 7 Oct 2026 to 7 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which Logan terminal do I fly from?

American lists Terminal B, gates B4 to B22, and JetBlue lists Terminal C for domestic flights. Delta uses Terminal A and Terminal E, so check the Fly Delta app or My Trips.

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

RTA's 202 Airport Express boards on Level 1 Baggage Claim, outside Door 2, Zones B4 and B5, and runs daily to downtown stops including Union Passenger Terminal.

Where do I catch an Uber or Lyft at MSY?

On the Level 1 middle curb. MSY lists Lyft at Doors 7 to 9 and Uber at Doors 9 to 11.

Where do taxis wait at MSY?

At the Arrivals curb outside Baggage Claim Door 7. MSY says an official flat rate applies to the CBD and French Quarter, and taxis must accept cards.

Do the lowest fares on this route include a carry-on?

Delta Main Basic, American Basic Economy and JetBlue Main Base include one with a personal item. United Basic Economy on domestic flights and Frontier without a bundle include a personal item only for most travelers.

How far is Boston from New Orleans?

BOS and MSY are about 1367 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

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
Southwest Airlines	Included	$45	$55	southwest.com, Oct 27, 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.

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.