Flights from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans (FLL to MSY)

Situated near the Gulf of Mexico, New Orleans is a port city in Louisiana. Nicknamed the ‘Big Easy’, the city is a melting pot of African-American and French culture with distinct cuisine and is renowned for its French and Spanish Creole architecture. The French Quarter here is home to iconic Cajun and Creole eateries alongside European buildings. New Orleans is big on live-music, Jazz originated here and there are many music clubs and jazz clubs at Frenchmen Street in the Faubourg Marigny neighbourhood. The Garden District here has well preserved Italian and Victorian Mansions. New Orleans celebrates Mardi-Gras, (the winter carnival) famous for its parades and street parties.

Things to do in New Orleans

Warehouse/Arts District

Warehouse/Arts District lies in the downtown of New Orleans. It is the cultural hub of the city and is lined with art galleries, museums, and some of the city’s best restaurants. The Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) is the heart of the Warehouse District and showcases many performing arts shows, temporary exhibitions, educational programs across multiple disciplines. Top venues to visit here besides the CAC are the National WWII Museum and the Ogden Museum of Southern Art which houses multiple forms of visual art from the Colonial era to present. Many chic cafes and restaurants are also found here. Some of the popular ones include Annunciation serves Creole and Cajun styled dishes while Chateau du Lac is a traditional French bistro.

Bourbon Street

Bouborn Street is one of the main streets in the French Quarter and is nestled between the Canal and Esplanade Avenue. The evenings at Bourbon Street are lively with a string of bars, restaurants, and strip clubs. Popular restaurants here include Spirits on Bourbon, the Cat’s Meow and Channing Tatum’s Saints and Sinners. Galatoire’s is the most high-end restaurant in the street which serves traditional New Orleans’ cuisine. The street is a major tourist attraction with a lot of souvenir stores.

St. Louis Cathedral

Dedicated to King Louis IX of France, St. Louis Cathedral is in the French Quarter in the Jackson’s square. Founded in 1727 as a Catholic Parish, the cathedral has the distinction of being the oldest Cathedral in North America. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans. The iconic structure has elements from Renaissance, Gothic Revival and Spanish Colonial architecture styles.

Best Time to Visit New Orleans

The best time to book flights from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans is from February to May due to the pleasant weather and Mardi Gras celebrations held during this period. You may choose to book New Orleans flights in December or January if you wish to avoid the crowds.