"The New Orleans airport features a strong lineup of more affordable airlines—primarily Southwest and Spirit—making it relatively easy to find budget fares; the reported average seat price is $583.70." - Stefanie Waldek Stefanie Waldek Stefanie Waldek is a space, travel, and design journalist with expertise in aviation, meteorology, and polar regions. She was a former editor at Architectural Digest, TripAdvisor, and ArtNews. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines