How to get from Abu Dhabi to New Orleans

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Atlanta: about 20h 2m including the connection. Other options: via Chicago, Boston, Washington and New York. Two tickets from $1,151.

Flights from Abu Dhabi to New Orleans

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Atlanta
20h 2m
two tickets, via New York
$1,151
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,000 mi (12,875 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
United States
20h 2m
with the connection
Abu Dhabi to Atlanta flight 15h 23m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to New Orleans flight 1h 39m
two ticketsfrom $1,165
Via Chicago
United States
20h 20m
with the connection
Abu Dhabi to Chicago flight 14h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Chicago to New Orleans flight 2h 30m
two ticketsfrom $1,246
Via Boston
United States
20h 43m
with the connection
Abu Dhabi to Boston flight 13h 48m
Connection of about 3h
Boston to New Orleans flight 3h 55m
two ticketsfrom $1,233
Via Washington
United States
20h 45m
with the connection
Abu Dhabi to Washington flight 14h 45m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Washington Dulles International. Departure to New Orleans: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
two ticketsfrom $1,257
Via New York
United States
20h 55m
with the connection
Abu Dhabi to New York flight 14h 25m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International. Departure to New Orleans: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to New Orleans flight 3h 30m
two ticketsfrom $1,151

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to New Orleans?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.
What is the fastest way to fly from Abu Dhabi to New Orleans?
Via Atlanta: 15h 23m to the connection, 1h 39m after it, about 20h 2m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Abu Dhabi to New Orleans with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via New York from $1,151. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Abu Dhabi and New Orleans?
Atlanta (20h 2m total), Chicago (20h 20m total), Boston (20h 43m total), Washington (20h 45m total) and New York (20h 55m total).
How far is New Orleans from Abu Dhabi?
8,000 mi (12,875 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.