Louis Armstrong New Orleans International · MSY
Your guide to MSY, the New Orleans airport
Departures and arrivals, FAA delay alerts, the cheapest ride to the French Quarter and where to park, all checked against public sources.
FAA status for MSY
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Source: FAA National Airspace System Status. Covers ground stops, ground delay programs and airport-wide delays, not single flights.
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Weather at the airport
Getting into New Orleans
The French Quarter is roughly 15 miles east of the terminal. Every option below leaves from Level 1, Baggage Claim. Fares are the airport's published figures from October 2026.
Ground transportation from MSY
| Option | Cost | Where to catch it |
|---|---|---|
| RTA 202 Airport Express | $1.25 per rider | Outside Door 2, Zones B4 and B5 |
| JeT E1 Veterans-Airport | $1.50 in Jefferson Parish, $2.00 into New Orleans | Outside Door 2, Zones B4 and B5 |
| Taxi | $36 flat to the CBD or French Quarter for 1 or 2, $15 each for 3 or more | Taxi zone outside Door 7 |
| Uber and Lyft | Set by the app | Middle curb outside Baggage Claim |
Bus fares, taxi rates and ride app pickup come from the airport's pages.
Find flights to and from New Orleans
Compare fares on the routes MSY serves, then check which airline flies them.
Flights
Getting there
In the terminal
Plan
Hotels near MSY and downtown
Airport hotels on Airline Drive in Kenner suit early flights; the French Quarter and CBD suit a longer stay.