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Uber and Lyft from French Quarter to MSY

We estimate UberX at $37–53 and Lyft at $33–42 for the 15.6-mile trip from French Quarter to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY), which takes about 24 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$33–$53

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Taxi is lowest at $36.

Typical prices, not live

Taxi Flat fare

4 seats · Lowest

$36

Good confidence. Regulated flat fare: Airport to or from New Orleans (1 or 2 passengers).

Lyft Lyft

4 seats

$33–$42

Good confidence. Serves New Orleans. New to Lyft? First-ride offer

Open in Lyft

Uber UberX

4 seats

$37–$53

Good confidence. Serves New Orleans. New to Uber? First-ride offer

Open in Uber

Not available for this trip (1)

Waymo has announced New Orleans, LA but is not open to riders yet.

What these prices include

Each range covers what about half of riders are quoted at this hour. Apps often show different riders different prices at the same moment, so check before you book.

We found no tolls on this route. Tips are not included.

Self-driving service areas are community-traced from operators' published maps and may lag changes. Credit: Robotaxi Tracker (CC BY 4.0) and AV Map.

Estimates, not quotes.

Price by ride type

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$32–46 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$29–37 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$37–53 UberX · 4 seats	$33–42 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$44–63 Priority · 4 seats	$38–48 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$46–67 Comfort · 4 seats	$46–57 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$53–76 UberXL · 6 seats	$47–59 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$77–112 Black · 4 seats	$82–103 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$100–145 Black SUV · 6 seats	$100–126 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$42–60 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the MSY airport dropoff fee of $0.00. Tolls we know of are included. Tips are not. .

Taking a taxi

Taxis charge a regulated flat fare here: about $36 with surcharges, before tip. Taxi rates do not surge. See taxi rates in New Orleans.

Self-driving rides on this route

Self-driving rides in New Orleans

Waymo. Waymo has announced New Orleans, LA but is not open to riders yet.

Common questions

How much is an Uber from French Quarter to MSY?

We estimate UberX at $37–53 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $53–76. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

How much is a Lyft from French Quarter to MSY?

We estimate a standard Lyft at $33–42 and Lyft XL at $47–59 around midday on a weekday.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper from French Quarter to MSY?

Lyft tends to be a little cheaper on this route in our estimates, but the two are close and either can be cheaper at a given moment. Compare both before booking.

How much is a taxi from French Quarter to MSY?

Taxis charge a regulated flat fare on this trip: about $36 with surcharges, before tip. Taxi rates are regulated and do not surge, so a taxi can be the cheaper choice when ride apps are busy.

How long is the ride from French Quarter to MSY?

About 24 minutes for 15.6 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

Can I take a self-driving car from French Quarter to MSY?

Not for this exact trip right now, based on the service areas we track. Waymo has announced New Orleans, LA but is not open to riders yet.

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