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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to New Orleans from £240

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — MSY
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in November or January, booked 10 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£568

One-way from

£240

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£829
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 13/5-20/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 42h 34m total
  • Edinburgh to New Orleans
4/6
  • 4/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 26m total
  • Edinburgh to New Orleans
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£65 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Mon 5/506:00EDI - MSY
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/507:57MSY - EDI
3 stops27h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£559
Tue 6/511:30EDI - MSY
2 stops18h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 13/518:02MSY - EDI
2 stops17h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£568
Mon 12/509:00EDI - MSY
1 stop19h 06mKLM
Mon 19/511:46MSY - EDI
2 stops14h 39mKLM
Deal found 28/4£651
Mon 12/512:30EDI - MSY
1 stop13h 08mUnited Airlines
Mon 19/507:00MSY - EDI
1 stop19h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4£659
Tue 6/511:30EDI - MSY
1 stop17h 00mLufthansa
Tue 13/509:57MSY - EDI
1 stop16h 08mLufthansa
Deal found 29/4£695
Thu 15/506:00EDI - MSY
2 stops20h 17mDelta
Tue 9/911:18MSY - EDI
2 stops17h 27mDelta
Deal found 29/4£733
Mon 19/509:00EDI - MSY
1 stop20h 31mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 26/515:53MSY - EDI
1 stop14h 12mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 28/4£766
Thu 3/706:00EDI - MSY
3 stops23h 29mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 11/711:33MSY - EDI
2 stops24h 57mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 29/4£1,682
Thu 5/610:40EDI - MSY
1 stop15h 15mFinnair
Fri 6/621:55MSY - EDI
1 stop15h 50mFinnair
Deal found 29/4£2,485

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EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 13/5

07:00-22:42

2 stops21h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 20/5

10:13-13:05

2 stops20h 52m

£568

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/6

06:00-00:30

3 stops24h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 6/6

21:10-08:05

2 stops28h 55m

£629

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/5

09:00-22:06

1 stop19h 06m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 19/5

11:46-08:25

2 stops14h 39m

£651

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/5

12:30-19:38

1 stop13h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 19/5

07:00-08:25

1 stop19h 25m

£659

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 13/5

09:40-23:59

1 stop20h 19m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 20/5

09:57-08:05

1 stop16h 08m

£695

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 15/5

06:00-20:17

2 stops20h 17m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/9

11:18-10:45

2 stops17h 27m

£733

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 19/5

09:00-23:31

1 stop20h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 26/5

15:53-12:05

1 stop14h 12m

£766

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/7

06:00-23:29

3 stops23h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 11/7

11:33-18:30

2 stops24h 57m

£1,682

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/6

10:40-19:55

1 stop15h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 6/6

21:55-19:45

1 stop15h 50m

£2,485

EdinburghNew Orleans

EDI - MSY

EDIMSY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/6

18:30-14:56

3 stops50h 26m

£240

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Deals found on 29/4

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to New Orleans

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to New Orleans

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

Booking 10 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to New Orleans. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to New Orleans (average of £724). Flying from Edinburgh to New Orleans in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,029). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Edinburgh to New Orleans in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 30 April 2025.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very Good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

    British Airways, at £568, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to New Orleans.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include KLM and United Airlines. These flights start at 22% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to New Orleans one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for WestJet. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £613. Users have also found prices from £694 and £970 on British Airways and Lufthansa, respectively.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to New Orleans (average of £724). Flying from Edinburgh to New Orleans in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,029). 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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JetBlueCheapest£378Average£558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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FinnairCheapest£518Average£620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air FranceCheapest£544Average£699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£551Average£732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£572Average£741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapest£587Average£691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£603Average£734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£624Average£803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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