Traveling from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from LaGuardia Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 3 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in New Orleans is UTC-5, which is one hour behind New York.
There are 25 LaGuardia Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport flights every week to choose from.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your LGA to MSY flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
With direct flights from LaGuardia Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport available through various airlines, getting to New Orleans (and then other parts of United States) is a cinch. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with JetBlue Airways on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating LGA to MSY flights is Southwest Airlines. Its services land as planned 78.18% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from LaGuardia Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LGA and MSY:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Currently, $70 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way LaGuardia Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $156. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from LGA to MSY by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
June is the cheapest month for flights from LaGuardia Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is located at Hangar 7 Center.
LaGuardia Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80.0% of flights that take off from LGA arrive at their destination on time.
To get to LaGuardia Airport from central New York, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from LaGuardia Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to LGA:
Arriving at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late LaGuardia Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MSY instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Thrifty to explore New Orleans and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to central New Orleans
You'll find MSY at 900 Airline Highway.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to the center of New Orleans has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometers away.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
October is the busiest month for flights from LaGuardia Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to New Orleans in May.
When reserving your flight from LaGuardia Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in New Orleans, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LGA to MSY in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
New Orleans has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. About 121 kilometers north-west of New Orleans, a visit to Baton Rouge will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Louisiana State Capitol, Louisiana's Old State Capitol and Shaw Center for the Arts.
Montgomery is another essential stop in United States and is around 451 kilometers north-east of New Orleans. No journey is complete without dropping by Civil Rights Memorial, Rosa Parks Museum and Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church.