Why go
- City in Louisiana, United States.
- Served by Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV).
History
Shreveport is a city in the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is the third-most populous city in Louisiana after New Orleans and Baton Rouge. The bulk of Shreveport is in Caddo Parish, of which it is the parish seat. It extends along the west bank of the Red River into neighboring Bossier Parish. The 2020 census tabulation for the city's population was 187,593, while the Shreveport–Bossier City metropolitan area had a population of 393,406.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 2 routes: Denver*, Houston*
- Air France AF (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 1 route: Las Vegas
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, ERD, ERJ-145) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth*
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- US Airways US (CRJ, ERD, ERJ-145) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth*
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.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV); 16 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SHV has direct flights to 5 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Shreveport, Louisiana. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.