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Flights from Abu Dhabi to New Orleans

There are no direct flights from Abu Dhabi to New Orleans. The fastest way is one stop via Charlotte or Atlanta, about 18h 33m door to door (30 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 33m
AUHMSYLHR

Abu Dhabi to New Orleans at a glance

Fastest journey18h 33mVia Charlotte, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Charlotte or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Abu Dhabi to New Orleans

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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AUH Charlotte (CLT) MSY
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon04:00 AUH10:39 CLT2h 21m connection13:00 CLT13:33 MSYEtihad Airways + American Airlines
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 18h 33m
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AUH Atlanta (ATL) MSY
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Mon09:45 AUH16:51 ATL3h 09m connection20:00 ATL20:17 MSYEtihad Airways + Delta Air Lines
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 19h 32m
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AUH Toronto (YYZ) MSY
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge
Sun05:00 AUH10:44 YYZ3h 31m connection14:15 YYZ15:54 MSYEtihad Airways + Air Canada Rouge
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 19h 54m
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AUH New York (JFK) MSY
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways
Sat04:15 AUH10:08 JFK3h 37m connection13:45 JFK15:44 MSYEtihad Airways + JetBlue Airways
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 20h 29m
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AUH Chicago (ORD) MSY
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Tue10:30 AUH16:07 ORD4h 08m connection20:15 ORD22:18 MSYEtihad Airways + United Airlines
12 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 20h 48m
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AUH London (LHR) MSY
Leg 1: British Airways, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: British Airways
One airline, one ticket ~18h 42m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
12,875 km7,995 miles
Journey time
18h 33mon current schedules
Time difference
-10hNew Orleans vs Abu Dhabi
Currency in New Orleans
USD
Airports
AUH → MSY

Flights from Abu Dhabi to New Orleans: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to New Orleans?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Charlotte, Atlanta and Toronto. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to New Orleans?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,875 km.
Where do you change planes between Abu Dhabi and New Orleans?
The best connecting points are Charlotte (CLT), Atlanta (ATL), Toronto (YYZ) and New York (JFK). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Abu Dhabi and New Orleans?
Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH). New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and New Orleans?
New Orleans is 10 hours behind Abu Dhabi.

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