New Orleans Airport Transportation Services
Your chauffeur is waiting when you land at Louis Armstrong International: pre-arranged, professional, and tracking your flight. One flat rate to anywhere within 25 miles of downtown, from $145. No surge, no shared rides, no scramble for a car.
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See your exact total before you pay. Confirmed by email the moment you book.
- ✓ Choose your vehicle, flight number, and drop-off
- ✓ Pay securely by card through Stripe
- ✓ Confirmation in your inbox straight away
- ✓ Flight tracked; pickup moves with delays at no charge
- ✓ Met inside at baggage claim with a name sign
Flying out? Book a departure. Group or cruise transfer? Request a quote or call (877) 527-2888.
Your trip begins the moment you land.
Lagniappe , pronounced lan-yap , is a Louisiana tradition: the small, unexpected gift given beyond what was promised. The thirteenth beignet in your dozen. It's exactly what we offer every traveler arriving in New Orleans.
Where rideshare apps leave you guessing, a professional chauffeur is assigned to your flight in advance and watching it in real time. Downtown hotel, French Quarter, Metairie, or the cruise terminal: your transfer is private, one flat rate, and stress-free.
MSY transfer rates. No meters, no surge.
One flat rate, per vehicle, one way, from Louis Armstrong International to anywhere within 25 miles of downtown New Orleans, and the same rate back to the airport. Chauffeur, fuel, tolls, standard luggage, flight tracking, meet-and-greet at baggage claim, and 30 minutes of wait time are included. See all rates.
Executive sedan
Cadillac Escalade
Escalade IQ
Mercedes Sprinter
Add-ons: child safety seat $25 each · additional stop $45 each. Choose them when you book and they are included in the total you pay.
Not included: gratuity, waiting beyond the free window (30 minutes after an airport landing, 15 minutes elsewhere), parking and venue fees are billed separately where they apply. See our wait time and cancellation policy.
Within 25 miles: one flat rate
French Quarter, CBD, Warehouse District, Garden District, Uptown, Lakeview, Metairie, Kenner, the Julia Street cruise terminal, Chalmette, Gretna, Harahan, Destrehan, Belle Chasse, and anywhere else within 25 miles of downtown.
Farther out: billed by the hour
The Northshore (Mandeville, Covington, Slidell), LaPlace, Baton Rouge, Houma, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast are billed at the vehicle's hourly rate for the time the car is out, including the return drive (3-hour minimum, 4 for Sprinters). The booking page shows the exact total before you pay.
Everything for a calm arrival.
The airport
Louis Armstrong International (MSY), 1 Terminal Drive, Kenner: about 15 miles west of downtown, 20 to 30 minutes by car depending on traffic.
Wait time
Arrivals include 30 minutes of complimentary wait from the time your flight lands, and we track the flight, so delays and early landings cost you nothing.
Meet-and-greet
Your chauffeur waits inside at baggage claim on Level 1 with a name sign and handles your bags to the car. Included in every arrival.
Late-night service
New Orleans doesn't sleep, and neither do we. Chauffeurs are available around the clock for red-eye and early-morning flights.
Every transfer, perfectly arranged.
From the instant your flight lands, your arrival is handled: no queue, no confusion, no surprises on the price.
Real-time flight tracking
We monitor your MSY arrival live. Early landing or delayed flight, your pickup moves automatically, at no extra charge and with no calls required.
Assigned chauffeur
A background-checked, professionally dressed chauffeur is assigned to you in advance, and you receive their name and vehicle before pickup.
Premium fleet
Mercedes-Maybach and BMW 760i sedans, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade IQ SUVs, and Sprinter vans for groups. Every vehicle late-model, insured, and spotless, with Wi-Fi and bottled water.
100% private transfer
No shared shuttles. No strangers. No surge pricing. Your vehicle is reserved exclusively for you, at one flat rate from MSY to your destination.
New Orleans, from someone who lives it.
Louis Armstrong International is the front door to the Crescent City, and the experience should start there: calm, polished, and attentive, not at the end of a long rideshare line. Door-to-door transfers reach every major hotel, including the Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, Windsor Court, Hotel Monteleone, and all French Quarter properties.
Building a bigger trip? Pair your airport transfer with corporate transportation, hourly car service, cruise port shuttle, group transportation, or black car service, all on one account.
Flying private? See FBO and private aviation transfers and private jet ground transportation in New Orleans.
Your chauffeur is ready.
Book in under two minutes from $145. You see the total before you pay, the confirmation arrives straight away, and your flight is tracked to landing.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
From landing to your destination, handled.
Three simple steps, and everything in between is on us.
Book your transfer
Choose your vehicle, enter your flight number, date, and drop-off, add a car seat if you need one, and pay. The confirmation is emailed straight away.
We track your flight
Our team monitors your MSY arrival in real time. Early or delayed, your pickup adjusts automatically, and you receive your chauffeur's name and vehicle before pickup.
Your chauffeur meets you
Your chauffeur waits inside at baggage claim with a name sign. Luggage is handled to the car and you simply get in.
Trusted by New Orleans arrivals.
One transfer, every reason to ride.
Direct to your hotel
Door-to-door transfers to every major New Orleans hotel: the Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, Windsor Court, Monteleone, and all French Quarter properties.
MSY to cruise port
Transfers from the airport directly to the Julia Street cruise terminal at the same flat rate, timed around your sailing, with help with the luggage.
Groups & families
A Cadillac Escalade for families with extra luggage, or a Sprinter for wedding parties and teams flying in together. Larger groups can request a quote.
Festival & event seasons
Jazz Fest, Essence, Saints weekends, Mardi Gras: the same flat rate on the busiest days, and early reservations keep your vehicle secured when the city fills up.
Effortless airport booking.
Booking your MSY transfer takes under two minutes. Choose your vehicle, enter your flight number, date, and drop-off, and you see the exact total before you pay. The confirmation is emailed straight away, your chauffeur is assigned before pickup, and your flight is tracked in real time with automatic schedule adjustments. Child safety seats can be added when you book; oversized luggage or a larger group can be arranged by request.
Vehicles as refined as the occasion.
The Mercedes-Maybach and BMW 760i for executive and VIP arrivals, the all-electric Escalade IQ for a silent ride with presence, the Cadillac Escalade for families and groups with full luggage room, and Mercedes Sprinter vans carrying up to 14 guests in comfort. Every vehicle is late-model, fully insured, and inspected spotless before pickup, with leather interiors, privacy glass, Wi-Fi, and chilled bottled water. Every chauffeur is background-checked, professionally dressed, and knows this city.
Lagniappe vs. rideshare black car.
When your flight lands, certainty beats a surge-priced queue. For the full comparison, see chauffeur vs Uber or Lyft in New Orleans.
| Lagniappe | Rideshare black car | |
|---|---|---|
| Chauffeur | ✓ Background-checked, assigned in advance | Whichever driver accepts |
| Price | ✓ $145 flat, shown before you pay | Dynamic pricing at busy times |
| Meet-and-greet inside baggage claim | ✓ Name sign & bags, included | — Pickup zone |
| Corporate billing | ✓ Full account | Limited |
| Vehicle | ✓ The class you book | Varies |
Planning your MSY trip.
Practical guides from our team for the trips that start or end at Louis Armstrong International.
Northshore to MSY
Covington, Mandeville and Slidell to the airport: drive times, Causeway fog and what it costs. Read the guide →
Private jet arrivals
FBO pickups for fractional owners, charter and flight departments, tracked by tail number. Read the guide →
Tips from a chauffeur
The MSY run, parade season, game days and getting home at night, from the people who drive it daily. Read the tips →
What to expect
How a black car pickup at MSY works, which vehicle fits your party, and what it costs. Read the guide →
Before you fly into New Orleans.
How much does a car from MSY to downtown New Orleans cost? +
$145 by executive sedan, $185 by Cadillac Escalade or Escalade IQ, and $295 by Sprinter van, one way. The same flat rate covers anywhere within 25 miles of downtown, including the French Quarter, CBD, Garden District, Uptown, Metairie, and the cruise terminal. Fuel, tolls, flight tracking, meet-and-greet, and 30 minutes of wait time are included. Gratuity, waiting beyond the free window, parking and venue fees are billed separately where they apply.
What if I'm going to Baton Rouge, the Northshore, or the Gulf Coast? +
Destinations more than 25 miles from downtown are billed at the vehicle's hourly rate for the time the car is out, including the return drive: a 3-hour minimum for sedans and SUVs and 4 hours for Sprinters. Baton Rouge is typically 4 hours by sedan ($500). Enter the address on the booking page to see the exact total.
How far is Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) from downtown New Orleans? +
MSY is about 15 miles from downtown New Orleans and the French Quarter, a 20 to 30 minute drive depending on traffic and event schedules.
Where will my chauffeur meet me at the airport? +
Your chauffeur waits inside at baggage claim on Level 1 with a name sign, helps with your luggage, and walks you to the car. It is included in every arrival. For FBO and private aviation arrivals, see FBO transfers.
What happens if my flight is delayed or lands early? +
We track your flight in real time and adjust your pickup automatically, at no extra charge for the airline's delay. Arrivals include 30 minutes of complimentary wait from the time you land.
How many passengers can each vehicle carry? +
The executive sedans seat 2, the all-electric Cadillac Escalade IQ seats 3, the Cadillac Escalade seats up to 6, the Jet Sprinter seats 10, and the 14-passenger Sprinter seats 14. Larger arrivals run as multiple vehicles on one coordinated schedule.
Do you offer transfers to the New Orleans cruise port? +
Yes. The Julia Street cruise terminal is within the flat-rate area, so the transfer from MSY is the same $145 / $185 / $295, and the same back to the airport after your cruise. See cruise port transfers.
Can you provide child car seats? +
Yes. Add infant, convertible, or booster seats when you book, $25 each, up to 3 per vehicle. They are installed before pickup.
How far in advance should I book? +
You can book online at any time, but during Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, Essence, and Saints weekends the fleet books out fast, so reserve 30 to 60 days ahead. Cancellations more than 24 hours before pickup are free.
Book your airport chauffeur today.
One flat rate from $145, real-time flight tracking, and a confirmation in your inbox the moment you book.
Prefer to talk first? Call (877) 527-2888 or WhatsApp us, 24 hours a day.
