Flights
Flights to New Orleans
Flying to New Orleans for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near New Orleans, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 727 upcoming events in and around New Orleans (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown New Orleans is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 11 miles away. For Saenger Theatre - New Orleans, the nearest is MSY at 11 miles.
Airports serving New Orleans
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of New Orleans, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 11 mi (18 km) | Large | Nearest to Saenger Theatre - New Orleans, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, Westwego Performing Arts Theatre At Jefferson PAC, The Howlin Wolf, Smoothie King Center, Jefferson Performing Arts Center, Tipitinas and House Of Blues - New Orleans. |
Nearest airport to each New Orleans venue
The busiest venues in and around New Orleans, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Saenger Theatre - New Orleans Hotels near Saenger Theatre - New Orleans | MSY, 11 mi | — |
| Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts Hotels near Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts | MSY, 1.5 mi | — |
| Westwego Performing Arts Theatre At Jefferson PAC Hotels near Westwego Performing Arts Theatre At Jefferson PAC | MSY, 8.8 mi | — |
| The Howlin Wolf Hotels near The Howlin Wolf | MSY, 12 mi | — |
| Smoothie King Center Hotels near Smoothie King Center Airports near Smoothie King Center | MSY, 11 mi | — |
| Jefferson Performing Arts Center Hotels near Jefferson Performing Arts Center | MSY, 3.5 mi | — |
| Tipitinas Hotels near Tipitinas | MSY, 11 mi | — |
| House Of Blues - New Orleans Hotels near House Of Blues - New Orleans | MSY, 12 mi | — |
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Saints | Caesars Superdome | MSY, 11 mi | NFL stadium airports |
| New Orleans Pelicans | Smoothie King Center | MSY, 11 mi | NBA arena airports |
Flying in for a New Orleans event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 178 events in and around New Orleans; 64% on Fri–Sun; 141 of the 173 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings
The Sazerac House, New Orleans, Louisiana
From about $89.00View TicketsBert Cornielius
The Den at The Howlin Wolf, New Orleans, Louisiana
Big Sam's Funky Nation
New Orleans Jazz Market, New Orleans, Louisiana
From about $42.00View TicketsTRAP Karaoke
The Fillmore - New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana
From about $118.00View TicketsJersey Boys
Saenger Theatre - New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana
From about $26.00View TicketsTajMo: Taj Mahal & Keb Mo
Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts, New Orleans, Louisiana
From about $37.00View TicketsCyril Neville Plays The Dead
The Joy Theater, New Orleans, Louisiana
From about $48.00View TicketsEmmaline Sinatra
The Howlin Wolf, New Orleans, Louisiana
From about $72.00View Tickets
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Flying in to New Orleans: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Saenger Theatre - New Orleans it is MSY, 11 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
How many events are in New Orleans in the next 30 days?
178 in and around New Orleans in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 64% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 141 of the 173 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is best for Saenger Theatre - New Orleans?
The closest airport to Saenger Theatre - New Orleans is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 11 miles away in a straight line.
How many airports serve New Orleans?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
Which airport is best for Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts?
The closest airport to Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is closest to the New Orleans Saints' home stadium?
The New Orleans Saints play home games at Caesars Superdome. The closest airport to Caesars Superdome is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 11 miles away in a straight line.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
How far is MSY from downtown New Orleans?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is 11 miles (18 km) from downtown New Orleans in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
Which airport is closest to the New Orleans Pelicans' home arena?
The New Orleans Pelicans play home games at Smoothie King Center. The closest airport to Smoothie King Center is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 11 miles away in a straight line.
What is the closest airport to New Orleans?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown New Orleans, 11 miles away in a straight line.
