Cheap Flights To New Orleans

About New Orleans

New Orleans, world famous for its Mardi Gras celebration, jazz music, cuisine, and unique culture, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. The Carnival season, which starts on the 6th of January, is the busiest time in New Orleans, when thousands arrive to celebrate in the city's mild winter weather, with temperatures averaging in the 60's. Travelers coming in on cheap flights to New Orleans will land at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), which offers the usual amenities such as food, shops, Wi-Fi, and rental cars, along with a bank and post office.

Both France and Spain colonized New Orleans before it became part of the United States with the Louisiana Purchase. Influences from these periods and the diverse cultures and traditions of its residents are reflected in New Orleans cuisine, combining to form its mix of Creole, Cajun, French and Latin flavors. With an estimated 274,000 residents settled back in the city in July 2007, the majority of the landmark attractions that were deluged by Hurricane Katrina have been revitalized, including the French Quarter, Warehouse and Arts district, Audubon Park and Zoo, Magazine Street and St Charles Avenue. New Orleans festivals and nightlife are back, as are the city's 14 colleges, which include Tulane University, Xavier University of Louisiana, Southern University at New Orleans, and Notre Dame Seminary. Lodgings are easy to find in the city, from high-end accommodations to to many cheap hotels in New Orleans, and street cars, buses, and taxis are available to get around the city.

Average airfare into Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is about $425 from New York City or Los Angeles, and around $400 from Chicago. However, comparison-shopping can find many cheap flights to New Orleans, lowering costs significantly.