Flying from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
The timezone in Fort Lauderdale is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of New Orleans.
You can take your pick of 29 weekly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MSY to FLL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as October? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, so getting to Fort Lauderdale (and then exploring more of United States!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is JetBlue Airways.
Spirit Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating MSY to FLL flights. An impressive 82.2% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MSY and FLL:
Tampa International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight is R 1,369. A return ticket is currently R 2,584. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MSY to FLL.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
MSY is located at 900 Airline Highway.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from MSY make it to their destination as scheduled 81.19% of the time.
Central New Orleans to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near MSY:
Arriving at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FLL instead:
Pick up a Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport rental car and explore Fort Lauderdale and beyond with your own wheels. Renta Florida, OtoQ and Thrifty are leading providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to central Fort Lauderdale
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to the centre of Fort Lauderdale has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Fort Lauderdale in May.
When reserving your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Fort Lauderdale, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MSY to FLL in January. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Fort Lauderdale has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. About 499 kilometres north of Fort Lauderdale, a trip to Jacksonville will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
If there's time to check out another major destination in United States, head for Miami, about 40 kilometres south of Fort Lauderdale. Wynwood Walls, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens and American Airlines Arena are among its highlights.