How long is the flight from New Orleans to Edinburgh?

For as low as £525, American Airlines can have you in Edinburgh from New Orleans in 13h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4410 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to EDI?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Orleans to Edinburgh as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Edinburgh?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Edinburgh.

Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Edinburgh?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2026.

Mon 26/1020:55 -

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Deal found 14/9£486

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Deal found 16/9£524

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Deal found 11/9£530

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Deal found 11/9£532

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Deal found 12/9£534

Mon 2/1118:00 -

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Mon 9/1119:20 -

1 stop28h 30m

Deal found 15/9£539

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Round-trip from	£486
One-way from	£252
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£797

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26/10-10/11
2 total stops
27h 10m total
New Orleans to Edinburgh

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9/1-31/12
3 total stops
35h 43m total
New Orleans to Edinburgh

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MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/1

14:12-07:55

3 stops35h 43m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

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MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 18/2

09:43-10:25

2 stops18h 42m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£269

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MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 18/2

12:34-07:55

3 stops37h 21m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

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MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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19:55-15:15

1 stop13h 20m

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Tue 17/11

11:05-21:21

1 stop16h 16m

£525

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MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 27/10

20:55-17:05

1 stop15h 10m

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Sun 1/11

06:20-18:42

2 stops17h 22m

£574

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MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MSYEDI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 26/11

19:55-17:40

1 stop15h 45m

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Wed 2/12

16:15-19:12

2 stops32h 57m

£574

New OrleansEdinburgh

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MSYEDI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 11/10

07:00-08:25

1 stop19h 25m

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12:30-09:35

2 stops27h 05m

£591

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MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MSYEDI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 12/10

18:02-11:50

1 stop11h 48m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 19/10

09:00-22:25

1 stop19h 25m

£680

New OrleansEdinburgh

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MSYEDI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 12/10

05:15-08:05

2 stops20h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 19/10

11:30-11:12

3 stops29h 42m

£732

New OrleansEdinburgh

MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

MSYEDI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 13/12

05:20-09:40

2 stops22h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/12

09:30-00:07

2 stops20h 37m

£788

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Edinburgh?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Edinburgh (average of £619). Flying from New Orleans to Edinburgh in May is currently the most expensive (average of £1,057). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from New Orleans to Edinburgh?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

New Orleans to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £639 and £1,129 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £486 on Finnair (26 Oct–10 Nov).

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How long is the flight from New Orleans to Edinburgh?
For as low as £525, American Airlines can have you in Edinburgh from New Orleans in 13h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4410 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Edinburgh?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Edinburgh.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Edinburgh?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Edinburgh?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Edinburgh (average of £619). Flying from New Orleans to Edinburgh in May is currently the most expensive (average of £1,057). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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New Orleans to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £639 and £1,129 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £486 on Finnair (26 Oct–10 Nov).