How long is the flight from Fort Walton Beach to New Orleans?

Airlines like Delta and American Airlines fly from Fort Walton Beach to New Orleans in about 4h 24m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 19m. Fort Walton Beach and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 224 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Fort Walton Beach?

For a flight from Fort Walton Beach to New Orleans, you will be flying into Louis Armstrong. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city. Louis Armstrong is the only New Orleans airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Fort Walton Beach per day. 3 airlines have flights to New Orleans Louis Armstrong from Fort Walton Beach on a regular basis.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Fort Walton Beach?
For a flight from Fort Walton Beach to New Orleans, you will be flying into Louis Armstrong. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city. Louis Armstrong is the only New Orleans airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Fort Walton Beach per day. 3 airlines have flights to New Orleans Louis Armstrong from Fort Walton Beach on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Fort Walton Beach to New Orleans?
Airlines like Delta and American Airlines fly from Fort Walton Beach to New Orleans in about 4h 24m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 19m. Fort Walton Beach and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 224 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Fort Walton Beach to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Fort Walton Beach to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Fort Walton Beach to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Fort Walton Beach to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Fort Walton Beach to New Orleans?
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Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$151	Average$241	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
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Southwest	Cheapest$254	Average$363	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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