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New Orleans among cheaper airports to fly from
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Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport isn't just nice to look at; it's also a relatively inexpensive airport to fly out of domestically, per the latest Transportation Department data.
Why it matters: It's time to plan your summer travel.
By the numbers: Average domestic airfare out of MSY ran to $324 in the third quarter of 2024.
- That's less than the $366 average for all airports.
- But there are cheaper places to fly from, the data shows. An average ticket out of Fort Lauderdale ran just $252.