How to travel from Wichita to New Orleans, United States of America

The distance between Wichita and New Orleans is around 803 miles (1,292km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Wichita to New Orleans by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) to New Orleans (MSY).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    $255
Operated by

American Airlines

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3 similiar routes

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Oklahoma City then take the train to Fort Worth then take the bus to Hyatt Regency Houston and then to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.

  • Duration18h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $245
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to New Orleans.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Distance883 miles (1,421km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wichita and New Orleans

There are several options for getting from Wichita to New Orleans by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $230 and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $255.

The distance between Wichita and New Orleans is around 803 miles (1,292km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 678 miles (1,091km)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Wichita and New Orleans by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wichita to New Orleans is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx $255.

The cheapest way to travel between Wichita and New Orleans, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $230 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Wichita and New Orleans. We recommend that you fly from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) to New Orleans (MSY). instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Wichita and New Orleans. We recommend that you fly from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) to New Orleans (MSY). instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Wichita and New Orleans. Flights depart from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) and arrive at New Orleans (MSY) - via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Wichita to New Orleans. There is however a flight that goes via Dallas/Ft.Worth (DFW). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Wichita to New Orleans typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower (ICT) and and arrive into New Orleans (MSY).

The closest major airport to New Orleans is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) (MSY) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from New Orleans. Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT) (GPT) and Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) (BTR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Wichita and New Orleans. The distance is around 883 miles (1,421km) by road and it will take around 14h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wichita to New Orleans is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around $255.

How do I get from Wichita to New Orleans

Compare travel optionsbetween Wichita and New Orleans

Transport options from Wichita to New Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4hrs
$255
hourly1,292km (803 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 25m
$815
5 times a week1,307km (812 miles)
Fly to Gulfport/Biloxi (GPT), Bus5h 10m
$400
6 times a week1,518km (943 miles)
Fly to Lafayette (LFT), Bus5h 45m
$415
5 times a week1,345km (836 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
18h 40m
$245
once daily1,751km (1,088 miles)
Bus to Oklahoma City, train20hrs
$230
once daily1,736km (1,079 miles)
Bus to San Antonio, Train1 day 8h
$230
3 times a week2,034km (1,264 miles)
Drive
14h 15m
$87
on demand1,421km (883 miles)

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Airports near New Orleans

The following major airports near New Orleans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
International Airport
Distance
11 miles (18km) from New Orleans
GPT
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT)
International Airport
Distance
68 miles (109km) from New Orleans
BTR
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76 miles (123km) from New Orleans