What percentage of New Orleans to Atlanta flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 26.2% of flights from New Orleans to Atlanta were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one connection.

How long does it take to fly from New Orleans to Atlanta?

A direct flight from New Orleans to Atlanta typically takes about 1 hour and 53 minutes, covering a distance of 684 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally have a median duration of 5 hours and 16 minutes. The total travel time can vary depending on the number of connections and layover durations.

How often do cheap flights from New Orleans to Atlanta come up?

Cheap flights from New Orleans to Atlanta are historically frequent. This route is known for regularly offering deals. Travelers can often find good opportunities for cost-effective travel between these two cities.

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August 6 - August 10

Cheapest

Best

Earliest

MSY - Atlanta

$120

$69

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August 13 - August 17

MSY - Atlanta

$119

$77

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September 11 - October 7

MSY - Atlanta

$91

$77

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September 11 - October 6

MSY - Atlanta

$91

$77

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September 11 - September 17

MSY - Atlanta

$106

$77

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September 11 - September 28

MSY - Atlanta

$92

$77

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August 6 - August 27

Earliest

MSY - Atlanta

$91

$77

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August 6 - August 13

Earliest

MSY - Atlanta

$113

$77

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August 6 - August 17

Earliest

MSY - Atlanta

$99

$77

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September 28 - October 6

MSY - Atlanta

$103

$78

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New Orleans to Atlanta: Overview

Insights for flights from New Orleans to Atlanta

For cheap flights from New Orleans to Atlanta, fares typically range from $119–$577, with a median of $355. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare may require some flexibility.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Atlanta, April stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $56. Following April, September also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $99. August is another economical option, showing a median fare of $117, making these months the best times to find lower prices.

A typical journey from New Orleans to Atlanta takes about 1h 53m. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 684 km. While the direct flight time is 1h 53m, most itineraries connect at least once, with connecting flights typically taking 12h 12m.

Regarding direct flights from New Orleans to Atlanta, only 26.2% of recent fares were for non-stop itineraries. This indicates that most itineraries connect at least once, with connecting flights typically involving 2 stopovers. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find available flights, though many will include connections.

How much is a round trip from New Orleans to Atlanta

Regular price: $90 - $237

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New Orleans to Atlanta is $90-$237. The current lowest deal is $69 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 6-Aug 10.

now $69

Low $90

High $237

The cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Atlanta

Flights from MSY to ATL are cheapest in April, with a median price of $82. The most expensive month to fly is January, with a median price of $1455. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $82

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,455

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Direct flights from New Orleans to Atlanta

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to Atlanta

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Atlanta

New Orleans (MSY) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$124

$98

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Atlanta

New Orleans (MSY) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$122

$98

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Atlanta

New Orleans (MSY) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$122

$98

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Atlanta

New Orleans (MSY) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$124

$100

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Atlanta

New Orleans (MSY) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$123

$99

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Atlanta

New Orleans (MSY) - Atlanta (ATL)

Frontier Airlines

$117

$98

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Orleans to Atlanta

2 nights

Oct 25 - Oct 27

$251 → $193

23%

6 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 27

$131 → $77

41%

7 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 27

$130 → $77

41%

3 nights

Jul 26 - Jul 29

$236 → $183

22%

Popular Airports to fly from New Orleans to Atlanta

New Orleans - Atlanta route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from New Orleans to Atlanta are above the typical level of $355.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $82.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 53m

Direct flights from New Orleans to Atlanta typically take 1 hour 53 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

26.2% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 26.2% of recent flights from New Orleans to Atlanta are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights from New Orleans to Atlanta.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from New Orleans to Atlanta are frequent, appearing often.

New Orleans main airports to depart from

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a good choice for flights from New Orleans to Atlanta.

📍 ~19 km from New Orleans city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$69

Atlanta main airports to arrive at

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Cheapest

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a primary gateway to Atlanta from New Orleans.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$69

Airports nearby Atlanta used as alternative

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM)

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International is a robust alternative with diverse carrier options for travelers avoiding Atlanta.

📍 ~230 km from Atlanta (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$262

Greenville–Spartanburg International (GSP)

Greenville–Spartanburg International is an efficient regional airport, serving as a major gateway for Upstate South Carolina.

📍 ~230 km from Atlanta (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$235

McGhee Tyson (TYS)

Cheapest

McGhee Tyson is an excellent alternative for travelers located in the northern Atlanta suburbs with high flight frequency.

📍 ~240 km from Atlanta (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$186

Chattanooga Metropolitan (CHA)

Chattanooga Metropolitan is one of the closest alternatives to Atlanta with easy navigation and direct interstate access.

📍 ~170 km from Atlanta (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$260

Huntsville International (HSV)

Huntsville International offers reliable service with modern facilities, catering to business and government travelers.

📍 ~260 km from Atlanta (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$248

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Atlanta

Atlanta, United States

33% AI deal score

$1,699

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Atlanta

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from New Orleans to Atlanta is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $71. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a significantly higher average price of $713, and even 7-13 days out, the average price is around $676. Planning your trip within this recommended window can lead to substantial savings.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from New Orleans to Atlanta is considered to be $119 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $355. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $577 or less, indicating that prices above this threshold are less common.

Historically, April, September, and August have offered the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Atlanta. In April, the median price was $56, while September saw a median price of $99. August also presented a relatively low median price of $117. These months typically provide better value compared to the annual median price of $355 for this route.

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