How Close After Scheduled Docking Time Should You Book Air From New Orleans?

[CostaCruiser1]

Hi... I'm taking the family on the Radiance of Seas to/from New Orleans.  Wondering what the earliest time is that one should book air from MSY?  I called RCL and they said noon.  That seems to be cutting it close, given the fact that you're sailing up the MIssissippi before scheduled docking at 7am.  First of all,  how realistic is that 7am dock time?  And second of all what's the earliest YOU would book a flight out of MSY coming from the port?  And third of all, what's it like getting a cab/Uber/Lyft/shuttle from the dock upon disembarkation to the airport?

[Biker19]

1 minute ago, CostaCruiser1 said:

And second of all what's the earliest YOU would book a flight out of MSY coming from the port? 

Four hours after scheduled arrival, so about an hour earlier than the RCI recommended time. 

[Cigar King]

Noon, especially if you are walking off with your luggage is very doable.

[piercetc4]

i would not book a flight before noon in case there is a delay of some kind-  just to be on the safe side

[RCCL Fan]

I would book a flight leaving anytime after 11am

[CFLRetired]

We've also booked flights close to 11:00 and even been off he ship and at the airport early enough to catch an earlier flight.   Best of luck.

[willing292]

I am on the Radiance right now.  They will not sell you transfers to the airport unless your flight is scheduled to depart after noon.  

[lcpagejr]

1 hour ago, willing292 said:

I am on the Radiance right now.  They will not sell you transfers to the airport unless your flight is scheduled to depart after noon.  

Ship transfer not the best option if you have a early flight...Wait time in loading bus...then depending what Terminal you fly out of....more wait time for unloadingpassengers and bags...Uber or taxi

Edited October 30, 2022 by lcpagejr

[yogimax]

Our January flight from New Orleans leaves at 2:10.  That's fine.

 

Why stress?  We'll hop a cab after the cruise and enjoy the Delta Sky Club for a couple of hours.