- Must visit
The National WWII Museum
A major campus of immersive exhibits on World War II, widely regarded as one of the top museums in the United States.
Flights from Birmingham, AL to New Orleans, LA depart on average 15 times per day, taking around 11h 30m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $183 (€150) but you can travel from only $26 (€22) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 21:44. The fastest flight covers the 312 miles (503 km) distance in 4h 43m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 312 miles (503 km) |
Average flight duration 11h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $183 (€150) |
Flights per day 15 |
Fastest flight 4h 43m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 9:44 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price
$540
Average price
$769
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 47 m
Flights per day
25
Distance
503 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Birmingham, AL to New Orleans, LA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham, AL to New Orleans, LA will cost around $769 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $540.
It's difficult to get from Birmingham, AL to New Orleans, LA without transferring at least once.
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AA2349 · AA2170
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AA6196Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham, AL to New Orleans, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $183.
Distance: 312 miles (503 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$563 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $135 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 30m Average total duration 11h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration Fastest 8h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 27m Average total duration 8h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham, AL to New Orleans, LA:
A train is $61 (€50) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham, AL to New Orleans, LA costing on average $135 (€110).
A train is $489 (€400) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham, AL to New Orleans, LA costing on average $563 (€461).
Other travel options to New Orleans, LA take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 57m.
Flight takes on average 11h 30m.
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham, AL to New Orleans, LA flights for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA4748+ AA4181 | 6:14 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 5h55 | 12:09 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2198+ AA4181 | 6:14 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 10h23 | 4:37 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA4008 · UA1259 | 6:30 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 13h21 | 7:51 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA4008 · UA2385 | 6:30 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 6h44 | 1:14 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA4008 · UA686 | 6:30 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 9h57 | 4:27 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA4008 · UA575 | 6:30 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 4h18 | 10:48 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA4008 · UA6173 | 6:30 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 11h29 | 5:59 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA4008 · UA2170 | 6:30 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 15h19 | 9:49 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA3214 · AA2194 | 6:31 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 10h35 | 5:06 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA3214 · AA2158 | 6:31 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 12h35 | 7:06 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA3214 · AA2885 | 6:31 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 4h55 | 11:26 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA3214 · AA1455 | 6:31 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 15h00 | 9:31 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA3214+ AA3721 | 6:31 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 7h44 | 2:15 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA4449 · UA1793 | 7:22 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 5h33 | 12:55 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA4449 · UA6010 | 7:22 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 9h27 | 4:49 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA4449 · UA1761 | 7:22 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 15h24 | 10:46 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA5295 · UA1541 | 8:10 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 13h24 | 9:34 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2349 · AA2170 | 8:20 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 4h40 | 1:00 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA3721 · AA3425 | 9:25 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 4h50 | 2:15 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA1455+ AA3425 | 9:25 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 12h06 | 9:31 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2158+ AA3425 | 9:25 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 9h41 | 7:06 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2194+ AA3425 | 9:25 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 7h41 | 5:06 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA1472+ AA3425 | 9:25 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 14h03 | 11:28 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA4822 · UA6173 | 11:20 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 6h39 | 5:59 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA4822 · UA2170 | 11:20 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 10h29 | 9:49 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA4822 · UA2474 | 11:20 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 12h06 | 11:26 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA4822 · UA1259 | 11:20 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 8h31 | 7:51 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA4822 · UA686 | 11:20 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 5h07 | 4:27 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA5222+ AA2194 | 12:23 PM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 4h43 | 5:06 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA5222+ AA1472 | 12:23 PM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 11h05 | 11:28 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA5222+ AA1455 | 12:23 PM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 9h08 | 9:31 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA5222+ AA2158 | 12:23 PM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 6h43 | 7:06 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA4387 · UA6033 | 1:27 PM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 20h15 | 9:42 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA4387 · UA1761 | 1:27 PM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 9h19 | 10:46 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA241+ AA3739 | 2:51 PM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 8h52 | 11:43 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA4835 · UA1259 | 2:56 PM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 4h55 | 7:51 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA4835 · UA2170 | 2:56 PM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 6h53 | 9:49 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA4835 · UA2474 | 2:56 PM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 8h30 | 11:26 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA5063+ AA1455 | 3:12 PM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 6h19 | 9:31 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA5063+ AA1472 | 3:12 PM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 8h16 | 11:28 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA447 · UA1541 | 3:40 PM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 29h54 | 9:34 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA447 · UA2273 | 3:40 PM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 21h48 | 1:28 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA5329+ AA1472 | 4:45 PM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 6h43 | 11:28 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA5329+ AA1455 | 4:45 PM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 4h46 | 9:31 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA4280 · UA2170 | 5:08 PM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 4h41 | 9:49 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA4280 · UA491 | 5:08 PM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 15h38 | 8:46 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA4280 · UA2474 | 5:08 PM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 6h18 | 11:26 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA5077+ AA608 | 6:42 PM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 5h17 | 11:59 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA4228 · UA575 | 6:54 PM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 16h07 | 11:01 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA4228 · UA2474 | 6:54 PM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 4h32 | 11:26 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
UA4228 · UA491 | 6:54 PM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 13h52 | 8:46 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
AA3721 · AA4127 | 5:00 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 9h15 | 2:15 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2166+ AA4127 | 5:00 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 5h35 | 10:35 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
AA2885+ AA4127 | 5:00 AM Shuttlesworth International Airport | 6h26 | 11:26 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 1 transfer | |
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A major campus of immersive exhibits on World War II, widely regarded as one of the top museums in the United States.
The city’s leading fine arts museum, known for its broad collection and its sculpture garden in City Park.
A respected museum focused on Southern art, with strong permanent collections and rotating exhibitions.
The city’s signature historic neighborhood, known for balconies, music, architecture, and its dense concentration of sights.
The most famous street in New Orleans, known for nightlife, music, and nonstop energy in the French Quarter.
A picturesque neighborhood of oak-lined streets and grand historic mansions, popular for walking and architecture.
A Rich Louisiana stew often made with a dark roux, the holy trinity of vegetables, and seafood or sausage. It is one of the city’s signature Creole and Cajun dishes.
A Spiced rice dish cooked with meat or seafood, aromatics, and stock. It is a classic New Orleans favorite influenced by Spanish and French cooking traditions.
A Traditional sandwich on French bread, usually filled with fried shrimp, oysters, or roast beef with gravy. It is one of the city’s most iconic everyday meals.
An Iconic Garden District restaurant serving refined Creole cuisine in an elegant historic setting. Known for jazz brunch and polished service.
A Legendary Treme institution famous for Creole soul food, gumbo, and local history. The atmosphere is classic, welcoming, and deeply tied to the city’s culture.
A Popular Warehouse District restaurant focused on Cajun-inspired cooking, Louisiana meats, and bold regional flavors in a stylish rustic room.
Moderate for U.S. city travel. Food and drinks range widely, while hotels rise sharply during festivals and weekends.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Bartenders: USD 1-2 per drink. Taxis/rideshares: 10-15%. Hotel staff: USD 2-5. Tip musicians only if invited or a tip jar is out.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham, AL to New Orleans, LA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at New Orleans, LA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham, AL to New Orleans, LA flights use the Shuttlesworth International Airport to New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International airport pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham, AL and New Orleans, LA airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Shuttlesworth International Airport is 3 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Shuttlesworth International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants include Chick-fil-A and Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q in the main terminal.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located near the baggage claim and ticketingas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Shuttlesworth International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Shuttlesworth International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Nearby hotels include Hotels like Holiday Inn Birmingham-Airport within walking distance..
New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International is 1 km from New Orleans city centre. Public transport options include:
New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in Concourse B and C, including local cuisine and fast food options like Café du Monde and MoPho.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport, near baggage claim and ticketingas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels like Hilton New Orleans Airport within walking distance..
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