Cheap flights from Denver (DEN) to New Orleans (MSY)

When you land at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), you're a short 15-minute drive from the Big Easy, home of Mardi Gras, plenty of large oak trees, and a temperate year-round climate.

In the city streets on any given day, you may happen upon a street band or second line, which is a parade that anyone can take part in. Some residents and visitors dress in costumes and carry decorative second line umbrellas to keep out of the sun, while marching through town.

Key Facts

Music fans flock to New Orleans in the spring and summer, for renowned festivals like the Jazz and Heritage Festival and the VooDoo Fest, both held in Mid-City. Louis Armstrong Park sits on the northern edge of the French Quarter and is the site of many free concerts.

To take in some of the gorgeous architecture in the Crescent City, take a drive down St. Charles Avenue and check out the mansions that line the thoroughfare. You'll also pass by the Loyola and Tulane campuses.

Hints and Tips

Travelers can expect a direct flight from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Armstrong International to take nearly three hours. When you land, you're a quick walk from your rental car at MSY. Use the pedestrian walkway outside of the West Terminal Baggage Claim to access the Consolidated Rental Car Facility.