2 airlines fly nonstop from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to New Orleans.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | MSP Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport | MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
| Sun Country AirlinesSeasonal | MSP Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport | MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
11 miles (18 km) from the city centre
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi | Taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city of New Orleans, flat fare for one or two people | $36 flat fare (one or two people) |
| Bus | RTA 202 Airport Express to Poydras Street downtown | $1.25 |
Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US.
New Orleans is the same time as Minneapolis–Saint Paul. New Orleans uses the US dollar (USD).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines fly this route nonstop, some of them seasonally.
About 1,051 miles (1,691 km), measured between the city centres.
New Orleans is the same time as Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US.
Taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city of New Orleans, flat fare for one or two people, $36 flat fare (one or two people).
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.