Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Atlanta
Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Atlanta
Looking for cheap flights from New Orleans to Atlanta? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from New Orleans to Atlanta vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from New Orleans to Atlanta for specific travel dates.
2026-11-21
MSY - ATL
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-24
MSY - ATL
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-25
MSY - ATL
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-26
MSY - ATL
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-27
MSY - ATL
Economy | Non stop | 2 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-28
MSY - ATL
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
New Orleans to Atlanta flight facts
Distance
425 mi
684 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
Airports in New Orleans
MSY · Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl
Airports in Atlanta
ATL · Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Baton Rouge - Atlanta · Baton Rouge is 65 mi from New Orleans
Flights Gulfport - Atlanta · Gulfport is 76 mi from New Orleans
Flights Lafayette - Atlanta · Lafayette is 104 mi from New Orleans
Flights Mobile - Atlanta · Mobile is 129 mi from New Orleans
Flights Jackson - Atlanta · Jackson is 161 mi from New Orleans
Flights Alexandria - Atlanta · Alexandria is 164 mi from New Orleans
Premium cabin flights from New Orleans to Atlanta
Premium cabin
2026-11-19
MSY - ATL
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-19
MSY - ATL
First | 1 Stop
From 26,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
MSY - ATL
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 28,100 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
MSY - ATL
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 29,800 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
MSY - ATL
First | 1 Stop
From 32,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
MSY - ATL
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 34,200 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Atlanta (United States)
Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead
From 8,000 Pts or $209
Atlanta (United States)
Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta
From 8,000 Pts or $183
Atlanta, GA (USA)
Tru by Hilton Atlanta Northlake Parkway
From 27,000 Pts or $72
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from New Orleans to Atlanta depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from New Orleans to Atlanta.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from New Orleans to Atlanta.
New Orleans and Atlanta are about 425 miles (684 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 425-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
Departures from New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl (MSY). Arrivals in Atlanta: Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Intl (ATL).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Atlanta, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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