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The quickest way to New Orleans is by taxi. Taxis are located on Level 1 of the terminal, outside Baggage Claim. The ride costs approximately $36 for up to two passengers. If you're looking to use public transportation, RCA's Airport Express 202 will take you right to Elk Place in downtown New Orleans, and the ride will cost approximately $2. You can also opt for the airport shuttle that charges about $24 per person.

Yes, Spirit Airlines and Delta airlines offer multiple non-stop flights from Atlanta to New Orleans. However, one-stop flights with Spirit Airlines tend to be a lot cheaper if you don't mind making one stop in Fort Lauderdale. These airlines offer the fastest trips on this route.

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport has interfaith chapels in the Atrium and an XpresSpa located at the A checkpoint. Showers are available at the Club at ATL, located in the International Terminal. It charges a walk-in rate of about $40 per person, and you get other services like television, fax, beverages, etc.

The Hilton New Orleans Airport Hotel and Days Inn New Orleans Airport Hotel are both located across the street from the airport entrance. Free shuttles are available to the hotels and pick up passengers at the Transportation Center on the first floor across from Baggage Claim.

Yes, daily parking at ATL Airport is approximately $19 per day. The Economy Lots, North, South, and West, charge about $14 per day. Park-Ride Lots A and C charge about $10 per day, and the International Park-Ride charges about $14 per day. Self-park for uncovered spots charges about $11 per day, while for covered spots, it's about $15 per day.

Among airlines operating Atlanta to New Orleans 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 Atlanta and New Orleans. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Frontier
• Southwest

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

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

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

Only Economy class is available on flights from Atlanta to New Orleans.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £145 return via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared with £162 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £26–£74 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

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

• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) – 15% 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 27% on the Atlanta to New Orleans route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £124 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £169, a difference of £45. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Atlanta to New Orleans route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 57 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Atlanta to New Orleans flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 30%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 10%.

Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans Morial Convention Center, and Fair Grounds Race Course. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 07:25 and lands at 09:02
• Latest: departs at 23:30 and lands at 01:07.

The flight takes about 1h 37m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 25% above the route average of £161. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Atlanta to New Orleans takes 1h 37m, covering 425 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.

One-way fares from Atlanta to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £55, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Southwest has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Atlanta to New Orleans flights are:

• Delta: 88% on time
• Southwest: 84% on time
• Spirit Airlines: 83% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Atlanta and New Orleans is around £95 return, with a flight time of about 1h 40m. Recent return bus fares are around £75 return, with a trip time of about 9h 15m. Compared with flying, recent bus fares are roughly 22% lower. However, the bus takes about 7+ hours longer each way.

Flying via Houston Hobby (HOU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 25m, compared to 4h 41m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 51m via Miami (MIA).

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

New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £19 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Priceless
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget

Return flights from Atlanta to New Orleans range from £110 to £227, with an average of £161 over the past 12 months. Anything below £110 counts as a good deal.

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

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.