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Best Time to Visit New Orleans From McKinney
The best time to visit New Orleans, Louisiana from McKinney: busy and quiet seasons, the weather, when fares tend to be cheapest, and which days Avelo flies.
Best time to visit
February–May for festival season; October–December for milder weather and smaller crowds.
Flight planning
~1h 30m nonstop, 2x weekly on Avelo
Frequently asked questions
When do flights from McKinney to New Orleans start?
December 17, 2026. Avelo flies the route twice weekly, on Thursdays and Sundays.
How long is the flight from McKinney to New Orleans?
About an hour and a half nonstop, based on comparable North Texas–New Orleans flights — the shortest route from DTX.
Can I fly from McKinney for Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras day is Tuesday, February 9, 2027, and Avelo's DTX schedule has no Tuesday flights. A Thursday-to-Sunday trip catches the big weekend parades that come before it. Hotel rates that week are far higher than usual.
Is there a $99 fare to New Orleans?
Avelo's introductory $99 one-way fare, including a checked bag, covers travel December 1–17, 2026 and January 7–31, 2027. It must be booked by October 12, 2026, and seats at that price are limited.
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