Flights to new orleans
Cheap Flights to new orleans
Overview
Nowhere else on earth is quite like the Big Easy. Situated at the mouth of the Mississippi, New Orleans is the home of jazz and blues, Cajun cooking, and the spectacular colours and parades of Mardi Gras. If you love a good time, there’s no better destination.
Spend your evenings with your loved ones on bar hopping Frenchmen Street or Bourbon, catching some of most talented musicians of America. After that, head to Treme to see blues bands light up the local clubs and making the audience crazy, or find a decent spot in Jackson Square to watch the street performers who are truly talented.
If you are fond of eating and people call you foodie, you can feast on the gourmet seafood at the Acme Oyster House (724 Iberville St). Have a Sazerac cocktail served at the Carousel Bar, or you can even opt for heading towards Willie Mae's Scotch House for some authentic southern soul food.
Climate
New Orleans can be hot and muggy in the summer. Summer temperatures are well into the 90s (Fahrenheit), the humidity oppressive, and there are occasional thunderstorms. September followed by October often have mild and clear days. Winter is short, overcast, and chilly. Temperatures are usually in the 50s but can drop and, combined with the dampness, make for a cold day.
Travel Information
Language: Louisiana Creole French, French, German, African & Irish
Currency: US Dollar ($)
Local time: GMT -5
Avg. Flight Time: 9h 55m
Best Time To Visit
As Mardi Grass;s date is set, just book your cheap flight to New Orleans from Cheapflighticket and be there in in the Crescent City for the big day; it’s the excellent time to visit and enjoy what all the city offers. Apart from that, everyone won’t like to visit the city in the peak season i.e. from July to August as it can be a little hot and sticky.
New Orleans Attractions and Activities
1. Music
Most of the tourists from around the globe come to the beautiful New Orleans just for one reason - to listen to soothing music of Jazz where it was born. On any night of the week, you can hear virtuoso jazz and blues musicians at venues like the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen St) or Snug Harbour (626 Frenchmen St).
2. Stupendous Architecture
Found in 1718, New Orleans is an ancient city according to the American standards. Its engaging history of Spanish, French and American rule has left a legacy of enique buildings. Stroll down the Bourbon Street, watch the red-brick elegance of the Pontalba Buildings or the Cabildo.
3. Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras is world-famous for its energy, colour, and good-time atmosphere. This street festival is one of the biggest and most popular sites along with its sounds that American life has to offer, through dazzling parades, live music and parties all-night-long. To enjoy the fun, head to the city in late February or early March (the date shifts).
4. The Nightlife
The city doesn’t sleep – throughout the night you can see the locals and tourists enjoying themselves, making New Orleans one of the premier nightlife destinations in America. You can gamble at Harrah’s Casino, listen to around 20 bands a night on Bourbon Street, or indulge yourself in all-night dance clubs such as Beach on Bourbon.
5. Lovely Food
During your visit, you can feast on Jambalaya at Gumbo Shop or fresh crawfish at Bevi Seafood Co.; and do not even try to miss the delicious and unique king cake at Willa Jean when Mardi Gras is in full swing.
Airlines Operate Flight to New Orleans
- American Airlines
- Finnair
- Virgin Atlantic
- Iberia
- United Airlines
Time Duration from Different Airports
- London to New Orleans - 9h 55m
- Manchester to New Orleans - 11h 48m
- Newcastle to New Orleans - 13h 45m
- Birmingham to New Orleans - 15h 4m
- Glasgow to New Orleans - 13h 5m
- Edinburgh to New Orleans - 13h 19m
- Belfast to New Orleans - 14h 40m
Distance to the City Centre
Louis Armstrong International Airport is the one of the most famous entry points for tourists from around the world to New Orleans. The airport is set about 11 miles or 17.7 km west of the city.
Transport from New Orleans
New Orleans has a great public bus system and the oldest streetcar service in the country, which has been designated a National Historic Monument. The buses are the cheapest way to get around, but they can be slow. Make sure you have exact change for the buses and streetcars. The ferry takes you out to suburban Algiers without any charges for pedestrians. It’s easy to drive in the city, but parking is another story. You can also get VisiTour passes that offer one to three days of unlimited rides on the streetcars and buses.
Visa Requirements for New Orleans
Most of the British citizens are qualified for the Visa Waiver Program if they are travelling on a valid, machine-readable or e-passport, with an onward or return flight ticket, and whose journey is not more than 90 days. They are permitted to travel without any visa with only an ESTA i.e. Electronic System for Travel Authorization.
Tips for your stay in New Orleans
- Those who are fond of exploring should wander around on foot as all the iconic and popular landmarks are in close proximity to each other.
- Travellers with a time constraint and will to watch everything should consider taking a trip on the local tram.
- Keep your belongings safe and secure in your hotel room safe box when going out to wander.
- Do not worry about the cash - shopping marts, gas filling stations and even boutiques accept cashless transfers.
- Most profitable and easy way to pay for purchases is the national currency which can easily be exchanged in private exchange offices or any bank.
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