Flights from Pittsburgh to New Orleans
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via St Louis
- 6h 40m
- two tickets, via Chicago
- $222
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 920 mi (1,481 km)
fastest
Via St Louis
6h 40m
with the connection
Via Raleigh
7h
with the connection
Via Tampa
7h 13m
with the connection
Pittsburgh to Tampa
flight 2h 28m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: St. Petersburg-Clearwater International, Tampa International. Departure to New Orleans: Tampa International.
Tampa to New Orleans
flight 1h 45m
Via Washington
7h 15m
with the connection
Pittsburgh to Washington
flight 1h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to New Orleans: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to New Orleans
flight 3h
two ticketsfrom $368
Via Chicago
7h 25m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $222
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 Pittsburgh to cities closest to New Orleans
Pittsburgh to Houston
Houston: 319 mi (513 km) from New Orleans, flight 3h 16m
from $153
Pittsburgh to Dallas
Dallas: 442 mi (711 km) from New Orleans, flight 3h 14m
Pittsburgh to Nashville
Nashville: 470 mi (756 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 40m
from $141
Pittsburgh to Tampa
Tampa: 480 mi (773 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 28m
from $65
Pittsburgh to Orlando
Orlando: 533 mi (857 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 25m
from $151
Pittsburgh to Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda: 534 mi (859 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 37m
from $235
To New Orleans from cities closest to Pittsburgh
Buffalo to New Orleans
Buffalo: 178 mi (287 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 5h 25m
Washington to New Orleans
Washington: 190 mi (306 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 3h
from $142
Rochester to New Orleans
Rochester: 224 mi (361 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 5h 8m
Richmond to New Orleans
Richmond: 243 mi (391 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 4h 16m
Philadelphia to New Orleans
Philadelphia: 257 mi (414 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 3h 20m
New York to New Orleans
New York: 315 mi (507 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 3h 30m
from $147
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Pittsburgh to New Orleans?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via St Louis.
What is the fastest way to fly from Pittsburgh to New Orleans?
Via St Louis: 1h 50m to the connection, 1h 50m after it, about 6h 40m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Pittsburgh to New Orleans with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $222. 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 Pittsburgh and New Orleans?
St Louis (6h 40m total), Raleigh (7h total), Tampa (7h 13m total), Washington (7h 15m total) and Chicago (7h 25m total).
How far is New Orleans from Pittsburgh?
920 mi (1,481 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.