Travelling from Minneapolis to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY): what you need to know
Start your trip at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), the main airport in Minneapolis. Search for flights from Minneapolis to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) that fly out of this base.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 41 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Minneapolis to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
New Orleans's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Minneapolis. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is located in New Orleans.
With 11 direct flights a week between the two airports, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is the busiest route. Sun Country Airlines operates the earliest flight at 06:27. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last flight from MSP to MSY is with Sun Country Airlines at 17:20.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Minneapolis to MSY. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
July is a busy month for travelling. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like July Fourth, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Minneapolis to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) can be booked from this terminal.
Sun Country Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Minneapolis to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport departing from MSP.
MSP is about 21 kilometres from the centre of Minneapolis. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the best route and available public transport options.
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About Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
If you have a late flight from Minneapolis to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near MSY:
Getting from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to central New Orleans
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central New Orleans. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 21 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 52 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
For a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, ج.م. 2,591 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just ج.م. 7,519. These are currently the lowest fares but may change depending on availability.
It's best to book 9 months in advance. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to score cheap tickets from Minneapolis to MSY around that time.
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The best time to fly from Minneapolis to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
May is the quietest time of year to travel to New Orleans. Alternatively, join the crowds and visit in October. This is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
The warmest month in New Orleans is August, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 36ºC. Book your flights from Minneapolis to MSY in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flights from Minneapolis to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 18ºC on average.
More about New Orleans
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Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. French Quarter, Jackson Square and Cafe Du Monde are attractions you won't want to skip in New Orleans.
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