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£215+ Cheap flights to New Orleans

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27 Feb — 6 Mar1
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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 28 January 2026.

Fri 13/308:30
LHR
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MSY
2 stops19h 01m
United Airlines
Fri 20/307:00
MSY
-
LHR
1 stop19h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1£511
Thu 5/206:50
LHR
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MSY
2 stops17h 23m
United Airlines
Mon 9/207:00
MSY
-
LHR
1 stop21h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/1£513
Fri 6/206:50
LHR
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MSY
2 stops18h 55m
United Airlines
Mon 9/211:55
MSY
-
LHR
1 stop13h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1£513
Fri 17/414:00
LGW
-
MSY
2 stops25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/421:49
MSY
-
LGW
1 stop30h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1£513
Thu 12/316:20
LHR
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MSY
1 stop32h 28m
Austrian Airlines
Thu 26/312:30
MSY
-
LHR
1 stop14h 55m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 26/1£514
Tue 17/310:05
LHR
-
MSY
2 stops16h 25m
Finnair
Tue 24/311:19
MSY
-
LHR
2 stops14h 41m
Finnair
Deal found 27/1£515
Sun 15/212:05
LHR
-
MSY
1 stop13h 44m
Lufthansa
Wed 25/210:30
MSY
-
LHR
1 stop13h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 27/1£515
Tue 17/208:20
LHR
-
MSY
1 stop13h 39m
British Airways
Tue 3/319:55
MSY
-
LHR
Nonstop8h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 26/1£516
Thu 12/315:10
LHR
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MSY
1 stop13h 49m
Lufthansa
Thu 26/317:20
MSY
-
LHR
1 stop11h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 27/1£517
Fri 13/312:05
LHR
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MSY
1 stop16h 23m
Lufthansa
Fri 20/317:20
MSY
-
LHR
1 stop11h 55m
Lufthansa
Deal found 26/1£518
Wed 29/414:00
LGW
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MSY
1 stop26h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/521:49
MSY
-
LGW
2 stops26h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1£518
Tue 17/313:45
LHR
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MSY
Nonstop10h 10m
British Airways
Wed 25/315:02
MSY
-
LHR
1 stop12h 13m
British Airways
Deal found 27/1£519

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 28 January 2026.

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£511

One-way from

£215

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Average price

£604

Good round-trip deal

£627 or less

Good one-way deal

£484 or less
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  • 13/3-20/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 31m total
  • London to New Orleans
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  • 27h 01m total
  • London to New Orleans
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Price

LondonNew Orleans

LHR - MSY

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Mon 16/2

08:30-22:37

2 stops20h 07m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 25/2

10:30-05:55

1 stop13h 25m

£512

LondonNew Orleans

LHR - MSY

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Fri 6/2

06:50-18:13

2 stops17h 23m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/2

12:40-06:40

1 stop12h 00m

£513

LondonNew Orleans

LHR - MSY

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Mon 16/2

19:05-21:30

2 stops32h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 24/2

10:23-07:20

1 stop14h 57m

£523

LondonNew Orleans

LHR - MSY

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Fri 17/4

09:30-19:44

2 stops16h 14m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 26/4

12:00-07:40

1 stop13h 40m

£523

LondonNew Orleans

LHR - MSY

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Thu 30/4

09:30-21:32

2 stops18h 02m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/5

07:00-07:40

1 stop18h 40m

£524

LondonNew Orleans

LHR - MSY

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Mon 16/2

11:15-20:15

1 stop15h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 25/2

15:56-09:15

1 stop11h 19m

£526

LondonNew Orleans

LHR - MSY

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Thu 12/3

08:30-22:31

2 stops19h 01m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 19/3

11:55-10:25

2 stops17h 30m

£529

LondonNew Orleans

LHR - MSY

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Tue 17/3

13:45-18:55

Nonstop10h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 24/3

20:55-10:35

Nonstop8h 40m

£530

LondonNew Orleans

LHR - MSY

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Thu 19/2

07:40-15:27

1 stop13h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 27/2

14:25-07:55

1 stop11h 30m

£534

LondonNew Orleans

LHR - MSY

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Mon 16/2

10:00-18:13

1 stop14h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 28/2

14:05-07:30

1 stop11h 25m

£534

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Best time to book a flight to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight to New Orleans

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

Booking 59 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.

How long is the flight to New Orleans?

On average, a flight from London to New Orleans takes 24 hours 47 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 Finnair.

British Airways
British Airways
From £495
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £494
Finnair
Finnair
From £483
United Airlines
United Airlines
From £401

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New Orleans?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to New Orleans are United Airlines, JetBlue and Icelandair.

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).

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 28 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Finnair, Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines to the United States. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,356 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,356 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,356 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,356 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,209 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,356 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,891 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,356 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,704 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,356 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Vlad-Valentin,Jan 2026

LHR - YVR

baggage allowance was different between the outgoing and inbound flights

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 1 flight from London per day from 10 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, United Airlines 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 £46, while return flights cost around £208.

  • How much is a return flight to New Orleans?

    A return flight to New Orleans will typically cost around £220, however they can be found for as little as £208.

  • 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 (10 hours 0 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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