Flying from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY): what you need to know
The timezone in New Orleans is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Roanoke.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your ROA to MSY flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Roanoke Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between ROA and MSY:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Roanoke Airport (ROA) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
At the moment, $378 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Roanoke Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $441. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ROA to MSY if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Roanoke Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from ROA to MSY.
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Handy information about Roanoke Airport (ROA)
ROA is located at 5202 Aviation Drive, N.W..
Of all flights leaving Roanoke Airport, 72% land on schedule at their destination.
Roanoke Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Roanoke. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near ROA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Roanoke Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
If you have a late Roanoke Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near MSY:
Go where the road takes you with a New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Thrifty and chase adventure across New Orleans and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
April is the most popular month for flights from Roanoke Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to New Orleans in March.
Book your flight from Roanoke Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport for August if you'd like to explore New Orleans during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ROA to MSY sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
New Orleans is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 121 kilometres north-west of New Orleans, a visit to Baton Rouge will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like St. Joseph Cathedral, USS Kidd and 13th Gate Haunted House.
Around 451 kilometres north-east of New Orleans, Montgomery is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Civil Rights Memorial, Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church and Rosa Parks Arrest Site.