Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport.
New Orleans's timezone is UTC-6, making New Orleans one hour behind Durham.
Every week, there are four Raleigh / Durham Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your RDU to MSY flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
You can fly nonstop to New Orleans, the United States. Take off with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport:
Most travellers choose to travel with Breeze Airways on this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers RDU to MSY flights.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RDU and MSY:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Nashville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
Right now, Rs17,800 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs35,164. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from RDU to MSY.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from RDU to MSY by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights departing from Raleigh / Durham Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near RDU? If you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
If you're arriving on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near MSY:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Thrifty and explore beyond New Orleans's main sights.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to New Orleans based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in New Orleans, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 36ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from RDU to MSY in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
Baton Rouge is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of New Orleans. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including St. Joseph Cathedral, USS Kidd and 13th Gate Haunted House.
Around 451 kilometres north-east of New Orleans, Montgomery is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Civil Rights Memorial, Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church and Rosa Parks Arrest Site.
