- Must visit
New Orleans Museum of Art
Leading art museum in City Park with major European, American, African, and contemporary collections plus a renowned sculpture garden.
Flights from Tuscaloosa, AL to New Orleans, LA depart on average 20 times per day, taking around 4h 6m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at zł997 but you can travel from only zł143 by train.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 21:31. The fastest flight covers the 269 miles (433 km) distance in 3h 12m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 269 miles (433 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price zł997 |
Flights per day 20 |
Fastest flight 3h 12m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 9:31 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Cheapest price on Sep 20
zł2439
Average ticket price on Sep 20
zł3156
Fastest journey on Sep 20
4 h 54 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
5 h 22 m
Flights on Sep 20
25
Distance
433 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Tuscaloosa, 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 Tuscaloosa, AL to New Orleans, LA will cost around zł3156 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł2439.
It's difficult to get from Tuscaloosa, AL to New Orleans, LA without transferring at least once.
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AA5048Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tuscaloosa, AL to New Orleans, LA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of zł214 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł214, while a flight costs an average of zł3053.
Distance: 269 miles (433 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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zł3053 Average price | zł214 Average price Cheapest | zł434 Average price | zł231 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Tuscaloosa, AL to New Orleans, LA:
A train is zł220 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tuscaloosa, AL to New Orleans, LA costing on average zł434.
A train is zł2839 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tuscaloosa, AL to New Orleans, LA costing on average zł3053.
Other travel options to New Orleans, LA take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 10m.
Bus takes on average 7h 22m.
The table below shows live departures for Tuscaloosa, AL to New Orleans, LA flights for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:00 AM Tuscaloosa, AL | 9h08 | 8:08 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:16 PM Tuscaloosa, AL | 10h10 | 2:26 AM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:48 PM Tuscaloosa, AL | 9h10 | 1:58 AM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:44 PM Tuscaloosa, AL | 14h43 | 1:27 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:44 PM Tuscaloosa, AL | 14h43 | 2:27 PM New Orleans, LA | 0 transfersDirect |
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Leading art museum in City Park with major European, American, African, and contemporary collections plus a renowned sculpture garden.
Powerful museum using immersive exhibits to explain World War II through personal stories, artifacts, and major military history.
Smithsonian-affiliated museum devoted to Southern art, design, and culture in a contemporary warehouse district setting.
The city’s most famous neighborhood, packed with historic architecture, music, courtyards, and essential New Orleans street life.
Lively public square facing St. Louis Cathedral, ideal for architecture, performers, and a classic introduction to the city.
Vast urban park with oak groves, lagoons, museums, and trails, offering one of the best green escapes in New Orleans.
A hearty Creole rice dish with sausage, chicken, and seafood. It reflects Spanish, French, and local influences central to New Orleans cooking.
A rich Louisiana stew usually made with roux, okra or filé, and seafood or sausage. It is a signature dish of Creole and Cajun tradition.
A classic po' boy is a French bread sandwich stuffed with fried shrimp, oysters, or roast beef. It is one of the city's most iconic everyday foods.
Celebrated Creole restaurant famous for gumbo z'herbes, turtle soup, and jazz brunch in an elegant Garden District mansion.
Casual landmark for classic po' boys and fried seafood. Expect a lively, old-school New Orleans atmosphere near the French Quarter.
Historic coffee stand best known for beignets and chicory café au lait. It is busy, informal, and one of the city's essential stops.
Moderate for U.S. cities: hotels can be pricey in peak season, but food and transit are reasonable for tourists.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, 10-15% for taxis, and spare change or $1 at cafes for good service.
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Most Tuscaloosa, AL to New Orleans, LA flights use the Shuttlesworth International Airport to New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International airport pair. Use this guide to compare Tuscaloosa, AL and New Orleans, LA airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
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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