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£314+ Cheap flights to New Orleans

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5 Nov — 12 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to New Orleans in 2026

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Cheapest flights to New Orleans

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Find flight deals to New Orleans

Return from

£539

One-way from

£314

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£716

Good round-trip deal

£761 or less

Good one-way deal

£1,024 or less
2/11-16/11
  • 2/11-16/11
  • 6 total stops
  • 66h 16m total
  • London to New Orleans
12/11-31/12
  • 12/11-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 43m total
  • London to New Orleans
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£66 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
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LGW London Gatwick - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

LGWMSY

London Gatwick

Wed 9/12

09:45-19:13

1 stop15h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£380

LondonNew Orleans

LTN London Luton - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

LTNMSY

London Luton

Wed 6/1

07:25-12:28

3 stops35h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£384

LondonNew Orleans

LGW London Gatwick - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

LGWMSY

London Gatwick

Mon 2/11

16:10-16:13

3 stops54h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£393

LondonNew Orleans

LTN London Luton - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

LTNMSY

London Luton

Mon 22/2

18:35-07:58

3 stops43h 23m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£404

LondonNew Orleans

LHR London Heathrow - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Mon 4/1

20:35-12:35

2 stops46h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£415

LondonNew Orleans

LTN London Luton - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

LTNMSY

London Luton

Thu 14/1

17:20-05:05

3 stops41h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£428

LondonNew Orleans

LHR London Heathrow - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Wed 2/12

07:25-17:08

1 stop15h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£433

LondonNew Orleans

LTN London Luton - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

LTNMSY

London Luton

Wed 25/11

07:25-13:18

3 stops35h 53m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£434

LondonNew Orleans

LTN London Luton - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

LTNMSY

London Luton

Fri 8/1

13:05-12:35

3 stops29h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£437

LondonNew Orleans

LGW London Gatwick - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

LGWMSY

London Gatwick

Mon 4/1

21:30-12:35

3 stops45h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£440

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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 18 hours 41 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 cheapest airlines that fly to New Orleans?

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

Rainfall in New Orleans 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

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 36 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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Atlantic,JetBlue, andAmerican 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

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

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

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

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

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

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

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

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

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

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

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 8 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, Virgin Atlantic 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 £52, while return flights cost around £141.

  • How much is a return flight to New Orleans?

    A return flight to New Orleans will typically cost around £245, however they can be found for as little as £141.

  • 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).

  • Which airport is closest to Canal Street?

    f being close to Canal Street is important to you, you’ll want to land at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport.

  • 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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