Why go
- City in Louisiana, United States.
- Served by Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional Airport.
History
Kenner is a city in the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is the most populous city in Jefferson Parish, and is the largest incorporated suburb of New Orleans. The population was 66,448 at the 2020 census, making it the sixth-most populous city in Louisiana.
Airports
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 1.7 mi to the centre
New Orleans, LA, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 33 airlines (Southwest Airlines, AirTran Airways, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines…) · direct flights to 39 destinations incl. New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 33 airlines, 39 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 73C, 737-300, 735, 737-800) · 20 routes: Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Kansas City, Key West, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Nashville, Newark, Orlando, Phoenix, San Diego, St. Louis, Tampa
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 73C, 737-300, 717, 735) · 17 routes: Atlanta, Austin*, Baltimore*, Chicago*, Dallas*, Denver*, Fort Lauderdale*, Houston*, Kansas City*, Key West*, Las Vegas*, Milwaukee*, Newark*, Orlando*, San Diego*, St. Louis*, Tampa*
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319, MD-88, ERJ, CRJ-900, A320, 757…) · 9 routes: Atlanta, Cincinnati*, Detroit, Los Angeles, Memphis*, Minneapolis*, New York*, New York, Salt Lake City
- United Airlines UA (A320, A319, 737-800, 737-900, ERJ, 737-700…) · 9 routes: Chicago, Cleveland*, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, Toronto*, Washington
- American Airlines AA (Embraer 175, A319, Embraer 170, A320, 737-800, CRJ-900…) · 7 routes: Austin, Charlotte*, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, Philadelphia*, Washington*
- Air Canada AC (A320, A319, ERJ, 737-800, CRJ-700, 737-700…) · 6 routes: Chicago*, Denver*, Houston*, Newark*, Toronto*, Washington*
- US Airways US (A319, A320, 737-800, Embraer 175, MD-80, M83…) · 6 routes: Charlotte, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth*, Miami*, Philadelphia, Washington
- Pinnacle Airlines 9E (CRJ-900, CRJ) · 5 routes: Detroit, Memphis, Minneapolis, New York, New York
- Air France AF (CRJ-900, A319, 757, M90, MD-88, CRJ-700) · 4 routes: Atlanta*, Detroit*, Minneapolis*, New York*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A319, MD-88, CRJ-900, 757, M90, CRJ-700) · 4 routes: Atlanta*, Detroit*, Los Angeles*, New York*
- Lufthansa Cargo LH (A320, 737-800, ERJ, A319, CRJ-700, Embraer 190) · 4 routes: Houston*, New York*, Newark*, Washington*
- Alaska Airlines AS (A319, A320, 757, M90, MD-88) · 3 routes: Atlanta*, Los Angeles*, Salt Lake City*
- British Airways BA (737-800, Embraer 175, MD-80, M83) · 3 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth*, Miami*
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (MD-88, CRJ-900, A319, 757, M90, CRJ-700) · 3 routes: Atlanta*, Detroit*, New York*
- Alitalia AZ (M90, CRJ-900) · 2 routes: Atlanta*, New York*
- JetBlue Airways B6 (Embraer 190, A320) · 2 routes: Boston, New York
- Qantas QF (Embraer 175, MD-80, M83) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth*
- WestJet WS (A319, 737-800, CRJ-900) · 2 routes: Miami*, New York*
- Aer Lingus EI (A320) · 1 route: Chicago*
- AeroMéxico AM (757, MD-88, M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Air New Zealand NZ (737-800, 737-900) · 1 route: Los Angeles*
- All Nippon Airways NH (CRJ-700) · 1 route: Chicago*
- Asiana Airlines OZ (737-800, 737-900) · 1 route: Los Angeles*
- Cathay Pacific CX (M83, MD-80) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth*
- China Airlines CI (A319) · 1 route: Los Angeles*
- Etihad Airways EY (A320, Embraer 190) · 1 route: New York*
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319) · 1 route: Denver
- Iberia Airlines IB (737-800) · 1 route: Miami*
- Japan Airlines Domestic JL (Embraer 190) · 1 route: New York*
- Qatar Airways QR (A320) · 1 route: New York*
- Spirit Airlines NK (A319) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth
- Turkish Airlines TK (737-800, 737-700) · 1 route: Houston*
- Virgin Australia VA (A319) · 1 route: Los Angeles*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Lakefront Airport (NEW) 13 mi to the centre
New Orleans, LA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Southern Seaplane Airport (BCS) 16 mi to the centre
Belle Chasse, LA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
St Charles Airport 4.7 mi to the centre
Ama, LA, US
Triche Field 12 mi to the centre
Hahnville, LA, US
Getting there by ferry
Canal Street Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 11 mi from the centre
Poydras Street Dock
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre
Julia Street Wharf
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre · Carnival
Algiers Point Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre · N.O. Regional Transit Authority
Erato Street Wharf
Ferry terminal · 12 mi from the centre
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional Airport; 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 5 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Canal Street Ferry Terminal, 11 mi).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kenner, LA. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Phenom 300, Challenger 350 · Fractional and jet card programme centred on the US Midwest and East.
Charter, shared flights · Light to large-cabin via partner fleet · Vista Global's on-demand charter and by-the-seat shared flights, app-based.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135/145, 30 seats · Scheduled "hop-on" jet service from private terminals in the western US and Texas — no TSA lines.
Fractional, jet card · Cessna Citation, Embraer Phenom, Bombardier Challenger & Global · The largest private-jet operator in the world; fractional shares and the NetJets card, US and Europe.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing
Sightseeing
Sightseeing
Sightseeing