What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to New Orleans?

Atlanta (ATL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 36% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to New Orleans on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to New Orleans?

New York (JFK) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £612.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to New Orleans?

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 30m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to New Orleans?

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 30m.

How long is the flight from Edinburgh to New Orleans?

Airlines like JetBlue, Lufthansa, and United Airlines fly from Edinburgh to New Orleans in about 17h 56m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 32m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4410 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to New Orleans round-trip?

British Airways, at £540, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to New Orleans.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic. These flights start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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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).

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

The most popular airlines flying from Edinburgh to New Orleans are Lufthansa, United Airlines and KLM. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

When flying from Edinburgh to New Orleans, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to New Orleans 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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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to New Orleans?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Edinburgh to New Orleans flights typically cost between £757 and £641 in June. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £571 on JetBlue (5 Jun-20 Jun).

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Fri 5/612:10

EDI

MSY

1 stop29h 26m

JetBlue

Sat 20/611:57

MSY

EDI

1 stop15h 23m

JetBlue

Deal found 3/5£571

Thu 4/612:10

EDI

MSY

1 stop28h 48m

JetBlue

Thu 11/611:57

MSY

EDI

1 stop15h 23m

JetBlue

Deal found 6/5£634

Tue 9/612:10

EDI

MSY

1 stop29h 26m

JetBlue

Wed 1/714:08

MSY

EDI

1 stop13h 52m

JetBlue

Deal found 6/5£674

Sat 7/1109:25

EDI

MSY

1 stop32h 45m

Lufthansa

Sat 21/1117:25

MSY

EDI

2 stops32h 30m

Lufthansa

Deal found 5/5£839

Sat 14/1109:25

EDI

MSY

2 stops17h 50m

United Airlines

Wed 18/1110:35

MSY

EDI

2 stops15h 20m

United Airlines

Deal found 5/5£849

Thu 18/612:10

EDI

MSY

1 stop28h 54m

JetBlue

Thu 25/614:08

MSY

EDI

1 stop13h 52m

JetBlue

Deal found 4/5£856

Tue 9/611:30

EDI

MSY

2 stops27h 06m

Lufthansa

Wed 1/712:17

MSY

EDI

2 stops38h 08m

Lufthansa

Deal found 6/5£895

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Round-trip from	£571
One-way from	£382
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£705

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EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/6

12:10-11:36

1 stop29h 26m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 20/6

11:57-09:20

1 stop15h 23m

£583

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/6

11:30-11:36

2 stops54h 06m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 11/6

11:57-09:20

1 stop15h 23m

£642

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/6

12:10-11:36

1 stop29h 26m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/7

14:08-10:00

1 stop13h 52m

£674

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/6

12:30-17:58

2 stops35h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/7

17:35-08:25

1 stop32h 50m

£895

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/6

11:30-23:26

2 stops17h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/7

14:01-08:25

1 stop12h 24m

£938

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/6

11:20-22:31

2 stops17h 11m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 27/6

18:35-07:05

2 stops54h 30m

£939

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EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/6

09:40-17:58

1 stop14h 18m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 24/6

10:10-08:05

1 stop15h 55m

£941

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/6

11:30-21:49

2 stops16h 19m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 20/6

06:00-08:05

1 stop20h 05m

£953

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 18/6

09:15-22:46

2 stops19h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 25/6

16:30-16:30

2 stops18h 00m

£955

Cheapest one-way

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 5/9

18:15-08:06

2 stops43h 51m

£382

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to New Orleans (average of £617). Flying from Edinburgh to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of £916). 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 Edinburgh to New Orleans?

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,United Airlines, andJetBlue from Edinburgh to New Orleans by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,511 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

KLM

7.8

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1,511 reviews

KLM

7.8

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1,511 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,692 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,511 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

JetBlue

7.1

Good

2,979 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,511 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,978 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,511 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,951 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,511 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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How long is the flight from Edinburgh to New Orleans?
Airlines like JetBlue, Lufthansa, and United Airlines fly from Edinburgh to New Orleans in about 17h 56m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 32m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4410 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to New Orleans round-trip?
British Airways, at £540, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to New Orleans.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic. These flights start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to New Orleans 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 Edinburgh to New Orleans?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to New Orleans (average of £617). Flying from Edinburgh to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of £916). 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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British Airways	Cheapest£540	Average£710	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
JetBlue	Cheapest£576	Average£611	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search JetBlue flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£612	Average£826	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
KLM	Cheapest£621	Average£794	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£638	Average£760	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£641	Average£705	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest£751	Average£912	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights

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