Cheap flights from Vancouver to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Flight Information

Flights from Vancouver to New Orleans are available on WestJet, American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and JetBlue Airways. All flights have one or two stops. The flights will depart from Vancouver International Airport and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Terminal Information for Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver International Airport has one domestic terminal and one international terminal. Flights to New Orleans from Vancouver will depart from the international terminal, which contains two concourses: D and E. Concourse D typically houses Cathay Pacific, and Concourse E has American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. WestJet and Air Canada may fly out of either concourse.

Hourly, daily, and weekly parking are available in several on-site lots, including the parkade and Value Lot. Off-site parking through jetSet is the cheapest option, and a courtesy shuttle runs every 15-20 minutes, 24 hours a day. All passengers have access to the first-class Plaza Premium lounge facilities within the Vancouver International Airport whether they have first-class tickets or not. These lounges offer complimentary Wi-Fi access, healthy meals available for purchase, nap rooms, showers, and comfortable furnishings. The lounge in the international terminal is on level three near gate 52.

Terminal Information for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

There is a single terminal with three concourses at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport for all incoming and outgoing flights. Passengers travelling on Vancouver to New Orleans flights will primarily come in through Concourse C. Travellers who need to exchange currency can visit the Currency Exchange and Business Center (Travelex), located in the West Terminal by the Delta and United Airlines ticket counters. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport also has free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal.

What You Need to Know

Travellers on flights from Vancouver to New Orleans will need to bring their passports to cross into the United States. They will also go through customs upon arrival. Passengers should arrive at least two hours before their flight is due to depart. Those travelling during the holidays should expect longer lines and may want to arrive an extra 30-60 minutes early.

What to Expect in New Orleans

The average costs of meals, transportation, and entertainment in New Orleans are similar to those in Vancouver, so travellers won't have to pay too much more. A fast-food meal will cost about CA$10, while lunch with a drink in the business district might be around CA$14. Dinner for two at a neighbourhood restaurant will be closer to CA$57. The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is approximately 18 km (about 11 miles) west of the downtown area, so a taxi from the airport to downtown will cost about CA$45. The climate in New Orleans gets warm during the summer months, with average highs ranging from 24-33 degrees Celsius. Because this city sits on the Gulf Coast, it also gets quite a bit of rain. The averages come in at about 1,592 millimeters of precipitation per year, with roughly 115 days of rain annually.