How long is the flight from South Padre Island to New Orleans?

A quick flight from South Padre Island to New Orleans can take about 4h 25m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $352. The distance from South Padre Island to New Orleans is about 520 mi.

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 South Padre Island?

New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY), located 11.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from South Padre Island to New Orleans. 4 airlines have flights to Louis Armstrong from South Padre Island on a regular basis. Booking flights from South Padre Island to New Orleans Louis Armstrong should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from South Padre Island per day.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from South Padre Island to New Orleans?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. South Padre Island to New Orleans flights typically cost between $387 and $525 in November. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $352 on United Airlines (Nov 13-Nov 17).

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What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from South Padre Island?
New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY), located 11.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from South Padre Island to New Orleans. 4 airlines have flights to Louis Armstrong from South Padre Island on a regular basis. Booking flights from South Padre Island to New Orleans Louis Armstrong should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from South Padre Island per day.
How long is the flight from South Padre Island to New Orleans?
A quick flight from South Padre Island to New Orleans can take about 4h 25m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $352. The distance from South Padre Island to New Orleans is about 520 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from South Padre Island to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights from South Padre Island to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Padre Island to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Padre Island to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Padre Island to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Padre Island to New Orleans?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Padre Island to New Orleans (average of $138). Flying from South Padre Island to New Orleans in November is currently the most expensive (average of $309). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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