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Route Information for Flights from Fort Smith to New Orleans

Origin Airport IATA Code
FSM
Destination Airport IATA Code
MSY
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Fly from Fort Smith to New Orleans

Fort Smith Regional Airport

Orbitz.com can help you find cheap flights from Fort Smith, Arkansas, for your next trip. The Fort Smith Regional Airport is located three miles southeast of downtown Fort Smith and an hour drive from Fayetteville, Arkansas. American Eagle and Delta provide domestic air service to Dallas/Fort Worth, Atlanta and Memphis. The airport is also home to the Fort Smith Air National Guard Station and the 188th Fighter Wing.

Airport Parking Information

Short-term and long-term parking are combined into one lot at the Fort Smith Regional Airport. The first 30 minutes of your parking is free. The next is $2, as is each additional hour, up to the daily maximum of $7.

Ground Transportation Information

Razorback Cab provides taxi and limousine service to the airport, and you can call ahead and make reservations. There are also four car-rental companies located in the terminal, including Hertz and Avis. Not only can Orbitz.com help you find discount air travel but it can also help you find low-cost ground transportation.

Fort Smith Airport Restaurants

The Runway Cafe is located conveniently in the airport if you wish to get a bite to eat before your flight leaves. It also has coffee, for your early morning flights. There is free Wi-Fi in the airport terminal. Keep checking Orbitz.com for cheap flights from Fort Smith for your next trip.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Use Orbitz.com to help you find cheap flights to New Orleans. Louis Armstrong International Airport is the major airport that serves the city. It is located 10 miles west of downtown New Orleans in the city of Kenner, Louisiana. The airport services over 8.5 million passengers each year. Louis Armstrong International Airport is a hub for American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and Southwest Airlines. To get low fares, use Orbitz.com when booking a flight to New Orleans.

Transportation at Louis Armstrong International Airport

Louis Armstrong International Airport has several transportation and parking options for visitors. The airport offers over 3,000 parking spaces for both short-term and long-term parking. Rates for short-term parking start at $2 an hour, and long-term parking prices are as low as $13 a day. Ground transportation includes airport shuttles, Amtrak, taxis, and public transportation. Taxi cabs from the airport to the city's center usually charge a flat rate of $33 per person.

Weather in New Orleans

New Orleans generally has a subtropical climate. Winters are usually very cool, with temperatures averaging 50 degrees. Pack light sweaters and coats. Spring and fall tend to be pleasant, with temperatures averaging 79 degrees. Summers can get very hot and humid, with temperatures reaching as high as 95 degrees. Be alert when travelling to New Orleans during hurricane season, which lasts from August to November.

Popular Attractions in New Orleans

New Orleans is home to a plethora of tourist attractions. Visitors to the city can tour the historic French Quarter and Garden District, which both offer sightseeing tours, as well as fantastic shopping. Audubon Park is another popular attraction. Its lush greenery stretches across Uptown New Orleans, right across the street from Tulane and Loyola Universities. If you are visiting during Mardi Gras season, which starts in February, you can watch a variety of parades traveling from Uptown New Orleans to the French Quarter. You can book cheap flights to New Orleans with the help of Orbitz.com.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortest flight from Fort Smith to New Orleans?
It can zip by in as little as 2 hours and 32 minutes. If you're of the opinion that your vacation hours should be spent 'vacationing' instead of flying, you'll enjoy the ride from Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won't keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

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