Flights from New Orleans to Key West
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Tampa
- 5h 34m
- two tickets, via Orlando
- $119
- connection options
- 3
- straight-line distance
- 631 mi (1,015 km)
fastest
Via Tampa
5h 34m
with the connection
New Orleans to Tampa
flight 1h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Tampa International. Departure to Key West: St. Petersburg-Clearwater International, Tampa International.
Tampa to Key West
flight 1h 4m
two ticketsfrom $142
Via Miami
6h
with the connection
New Orleans to Miami
flight 1h 57m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International, Miami International. Departure to Key West: Miami International.
Miami to Key West
flight 1h 3m
two ticketsfrom $195
Via Orlando
6h 5m
with the connection
New Orleans to Orlando
flight 1h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Orlando International. Departure to Key West: Orlando International, Orlando Sanford International.
Orlando to Key West
flight 1h 20m
two ticketsfrom $119
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
From New Orleans to cities closest to Key West
New Orleans to Miami
Miami: 130 mi (209 km) from Key West, flight 1h 57m
from $73
New Orleans to Tampa
Tampa: 238 mi (383 km) from Key West, flight 1h 30m
from $90
New Orleans to Orlando
Orlando: 276 mi (444 km) from Key West, flight 1h 45m
from $83
New Orleans to Cancun
Cancun: 399 mi (642 km) from Key West, flight 2h
from $294
New Orleans to Atlanta
Atlanta: 654 mi (1,053 km) from Key West, flight 1h 29m
from $54
New Orleans to Raleigh
Raleigh: 798 mi (1,284 km) from Key West, flight 2h 5m
To Key West from cities closest to New Orleans
Tampa to Key West
Tampa: 480 mi (773 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 4m
from $42
Orlando to Key West
Orlando: 533 mi (857 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 20m
from $41
Miami to Key West
Miami: 669 mi (1,077 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 3m
from $95
Chicago to Key West
Chicago: 835 mi (1,344 km) from New Orleans, flight 3h 29m
Washington to Key West
Washington: 964 mi (1,552 km) from New Orleans, flight 3h 16m
from $100
Philadelphia to Key West
Philadelphia: 1,088 mi (1,751 km) from New Orleans, flight 3h 22m
from $215
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from New Orleans to Key West?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Tampa.
What is the fastest way to fly from New Orleans to Key West?
Via Tampa: 1h 30m to the connection, 1h 4m after it, about 5h 34m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from New Orleans to Key West with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Orlando from $119. 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 New Orleans and Key West?
Tampa (5h 34m total), Miami (6h total) and Orlando (6h 5m total).
How far is Key West from New Orleans?
631 mi (1,015 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.