$54 Cheap flight deals from New Orleans (MSY) to Long Beach (QLA)

New Orleans Airport Information

Most heading flying from New Orleans use the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Look for flights from New Orleans using Orbitz.com and you will be able to choose from the many air passenger carriers that service the airport, including Air Canada, AirTran, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, United and US Airways.

Airport Parking in New Orleans

You'll never have to spend hours searching for a parking space as the New Orleans International Airport's long-term parking garage has the capacity to hold 2,500 cars. The cost is fairly reasonable at a maximum of $13 for any 24-hour period. Alternatively, there are also off-site parking operators like Park 'N Fly on Airline Drive and US Park on Airline Highways that offer free shuttle services to and from the airport.

Ground Transportation in New Orleans

To get to the airport, you can take the airport-downtown express bus (E-2) for only $2.00, but jostling with other commuters may not be convenient if you're carrying a lot of luggage. Tiger Airport Shuttle provides transportation to and from Baton Rouge, while the airport's shuttle service travels between the airport and New Orleans' central business district. You can also find cabs that charge roughly $33 for transportation from the downtown area to the airport. If you purchased your air ticket through Orbitz.com, you may have saved enough money to treat yourself by hiring a private car or limousine service to get you to the airport on time in comfort.

Restaurants in the New Orleans Airport

Whether you are looking for a cold beverage or a light nosh, you will have plenty of choices once you reach the airport. Popular eateries include the Café Beignet in the West Terminal near the JetBlue counter, Lucky dog on concourses B and C, PJ's Coffee before the security checkpoint on Concourse C and Praline Connection on Concourse B. Enjoy your trip, and remember to use Orbitz.com for the best deals the next time you are looking for flights from New Orleans.

Long Beach Airport Information

California's Long Beach Airport serves the air transportation needs of those in the greater Long Beach area. When you use Orbitz.com to find sales on cheap flights to Long Beach, you will be able to select from any of the major air passenger carriers that service the airport, including Delta, Jet Blue and Alaska Airlines. The airport is conveniently located just 10 miles northeast of the downtown area, with easy access via I-405 to I-710.

Ground Transportation in Long Beach

Once you land in Long Beach, you will find plenty of ground transportation options. Long Beach Transit offers economical transportation at only $1.25 per trip. Choose from bus routes #102, #104 or #111. Most taxis at the airport charge standard rates to area destinations, such as $72 to downtown Los Angeles, $45 to Disneyland and $45 to the San Pedro cruise ship piers. The airport has an approved list of shuttle, private car and limousine services available on its website. When you use Orbitz.com to purchase your low-cost air tickets, consider bundling in a rental car for ultimate flexibility and mobility while you are in the Long Beach area.

Long Beach Area Weather Information

Like most of Southern California, the Long Beach climate is fairly mild all year long. Winter temperatures generally average between the mid-40s and high 60s, and summer temperatures rarely spike higher than the mid-80s. Since most buildings in the area are highly air conditioned, wear lightweight clothing that you can layer to accommodate the change in temperatures.

What to Do in Long Beach

Long Beach's 4th Street, also known as Retro Row, is a must-see attraction for those visiting the city, as the stretch between Cherry and Junipero Streets is dotted with more than 40 eclectic shops, eateries and wine bars. You can take a gondola ride in the Belmont Shore area, tour the historic Queen Mary ocean liner or rent a Segway to take an up-close-and-personal tour of the city. Whatever you decide to do while you are in the Long Beach area, remember to use Orbitz.com the next time you need to book cheap flights to Long Beach.