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£282+ Cheap flights to New Orleans

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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11 Jul — 18 Jul1
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Flights to New Orleans in 2026

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Cheapest flights to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 June 2026.

Thu 24/909:30
LHR
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MSY
1 stop14h 18m
United Airlines
Mon 28/914:21
MSY
-
LHR
1 stop12h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/6£495
Tue 1/914:00
LGW
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MSY
1 stop24h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/909:10
MSY
-
LGW
2 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£524
Sat 5/914:00
LGW
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MSY
2 stops32h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/913:00
MSY
-
LGW
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6£533
Tue 10/1109:20
LHR
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MSY
1 stop20h 20m
JetBlue
Tue 17/1117:50
MSY
-
LHR
1 stop20h 55m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/6£551
Sun 4/1014:00
LGW
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MSY
1 stop27h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 17/1017:29
MSY
-
LGW
1 stop34h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6£554
Wed 28/1009:20
LHR
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MSY
1 stop19h 20m
JetBlue
Wed 4/1117:50
MSY
-
LHR
1 stop20h 55m
JetBlue
Deal found 9/6£565
Mon 2/1107:25
LHR
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MSY
1 stop15h 27m
JetBlue
Wed 18/1106:00
MSY
-
LHR
1 stop18h 55m
JetBlue
Deal found 10/6£566
Sat 5/908:40
LHR
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MSY
1 stop34h 22m
JetBlue
Mon 14/910:15
MSY
-
LHR
1 stop28h 30m
JetBlue
Deal found 9/6£577
Tue 8/1207:25
LHR
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MSY
1 stop33h 26m
JetBlue
Tue 12/115:50
MSY
-
LHR
1 stop33h 05m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/6£582
Fri 16/1014:00
LGW
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MSY
1 stop32h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 19/1013:00
MSY
-
LGW
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£593
Wed 26/814:00
LGW
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MSY
1 stop27h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/821:48
MSY
-
LGW
2 stops34h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6£596
Mon 2/1109:20
LHR
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MSY
1 stop20h 20m
JetBlue
Mon 9/1117:50
MSY
-
LHR
1 stop20h 55m
JetBlue
Deal found 10/6£597

Find flight deals to New Orleans

Find the latest flights to New Orleans in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 11 June 2026.

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£495

One-way from

£282

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Average price

£802

Good round-trip deal

£800 or less

Good one-way deal

£593 or less
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  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 27m total
  • London to New Orleans
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  • 27h 59m total
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LondonNew Orleans

LHR - MSY

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Wed 18/11

09:30-18:54

2 stops15h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 22/11

12:10-10:15

1 stop16h 05m

£637

LondonNew Orleans

LHR - MSY

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Thu 24/9

09:30-21:37

2 stops18h 07m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 28/9

12:16-10:40

2 stops16h 24m

£637

LondonNew Orleans

LHR - MSY

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Tue 8/12

09:30-21:27

2 stops17h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/1

18:00-09:40

1 stop33h 40m

£640

LondonNew Orleans

LHR - MSY

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Wed 23/9

06:50-18:36

2 stops17h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 26/9

12:16-07:55

1 stop13h 39m

£640

LondonNew Orleans

LCY - MSY

LCYMSY

London City

Tue 10/11

09:50-18:54

2 stops39h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 17/11

10:35-17:40

2 stops25h 05m

£656

LondonNew Orleans

LHR - MSY

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Tue 1/9

14:45-23:45

1 stop15h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 30/9

12:22-09:05

1 stop14h 43m

£660

LondonNew Orleans

LGW - MSY

LGWMSY

London Gatwick

Thu 25/6

14:00-14:49

1 stop30h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/7

07:39-10:00

1 stop20h 21m

£701
Fastest return journey

LondonNew Orleans

LHR - MSY

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Wed 23/9

16:00-20:00

Nonstop10h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 26/9

08:00-06:20

1 stop16h 20m

£705

LondonNew Orleans

LCY - MSY

LCYMSY

London City

Tue 6/10

18:30-21:37

2 stops33h 07m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/11

10:35-17:40

2 stops25h 05m

£719

LondonNew Orleans

LHR - MSY

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Thu 25/6

08:40-13:13

1 stop34h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/7

14:59-06:30

1 stop33h 31m

£720

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Everything you need to know about your flight to New Orleans

How long is the flight to New Orleans?

On average, a flight from London to New Orleans takes 24 hours 22 minutes. Flights to New Orleans from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to New Orleans?

The most popular airlines flying from London to New Orleans are British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and JetBlue.

British Airways
British Airways
From £548
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £523
JetBlue
JetBlue
From £422
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From £512

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New Orleans?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to New Orleans are JetBlue, Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa.

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 83.0 - 163.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 163.0 mm. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 83.0 mm.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, 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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to New Orleans?

Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to New Orleans. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Orleans. Reviews last updated 11 June 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Atlantic,American Airlines, andJetBlue to the United States. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,639 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
JetBlue
7.1
Good
2,980 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,053 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,044 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

FAQs about flying to New Orleans

New Orleans airport overview

As the largest commercial airport serving the New Orleans and southeast Louisiana area, Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY) welcomes around eight million passengers each year. The airport is located 19km (11.5 miles) west of New Orleans, and is the second lowest-lying international airport in the world, sitting merely 1.4m (4.5 feet) above sea level.

Flights to Louis Armstrong International arrive daily from across the United States, with occasional flights arriving from Canada and South America. Some of the major airlines that operate at the airport include Continental Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines among a number of others.

If you’re spending some time at the airport, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the efficiency you’ll encounter here. Queuing won’t take up too much time, and staff are friendly and happy to help. There’ll be enough to keep you occupied, although if you’re waiting in Concourse D, then you’ll have to make do with limited refreshment options.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans?

    Most people fly into New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) if they book a flight to New Orleans. Louis Armstrong is conveniently located just 11.4 mi from New Orleans’s city center. On average, New Orleans Louis Armstrong has 3 flights from London per day from 9 airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to New Orleans if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to New Orleans on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to New Orleans?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to New Orleans.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in New Orleans?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in New Orleans. One-way flights to New Orleans Louis Armstrong typically cost £62, while return flights cost around £72.

  • How much is a return flight to New Orleans?

    A return flight to New Orleans will typically cost around £117, however they can be found for as little as £72.

  • Where does the fastest flight to New Orleans depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to New Orleans, London offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does New Orleans Louis Armstrong have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at New Orleans Louis Armstrong can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to New Orleans Louis Armstrong?

    Yes. New Orleans Louis Armstrong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton New Orleans Airport is the closest property to New Orleans Louis Armstrong (0.0 mi away from New Orleans Louis Armstrong).

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