Flying from Lubbock International Airport (LBB) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY): what you need to know
Lubbock and New Orleans share the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LBB to MSY flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as October? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Lubbock International Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LBB and MSY include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Austin-Bergstrom Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
Handy information about Lubbock International Airport (LBB)
You'll find LBB at 5401 N. Martin Luther King Blvd..
81% of flights departing from Lubbock International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from LBB.
Lubbock International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Lubbock. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near LBB? If you've booked an early flight from Lubbock International Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
Reserve a hotel near MSY if you're on a late Lubbock International Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your 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 usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) to central New Orleans
MSY is located at 900 Airline Highway.
New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central New Orleans. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
When to fly to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
April is the busiest month for flights from Lubbock International Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. For smaller crowds, go to New Orleans in March.
When reserving your flight from Lubbock International Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in New Orleans, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LBB to MSY in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) 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, top sights here include St. Joseph Cathedral, USS Kidd and 13th Gate Haunted House.
If you want to check out another side of the United States, head for Montgomery, roughly 451 kilometres north-east of New Orleans. Civil Rights Memorial, Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church and Rosa Parks Arrest Site are among its highlights.
