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There are 6 ways to get from Athens to New Orleans by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ATH - MSY
    16h 22m
    $480–1,549

  2. Fly to Pensacola International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane ATH - PNS
    2. Take the bus from Pensacola Airport to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 52m
    $390–1,209

  3. Fly to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT)plane plane ATH - GPT
    2. Take the train from Gulfport, MS to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    18h 55m
    $497–1,612

  4. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane ATH - LFT
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 56m
    $441–1,394

  5. Fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane plane ATH - BTR
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 2m
    $421–1,370

  6. Fly to Jackson/Vicksburg, train

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN)plane plane ATH - JAN
    2. Take the train from Jackson to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    20h 38m
    $499–1,526

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration16h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$448Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,143.2 mi
  • Duration: 16h 22m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) every 4 hours.

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