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Cheap flights from London to New Orleans from £278

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 21/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — MSY
3 Jan — 10 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in September or March, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from London to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 December 2025.

Tue 30/1209:20LHR - MSY
2 stops36h 38mIcelandair
Tue 6/115:50MSY - LHR
2 stops35h 40mIcelandair
Deal found 3/12£631
Tue 16/1208:55LHR - MSY
1 stop31h 48mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 24/1211:17MSY - LHR
1 stop13h 08mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/12£661
Wed 17/1215:50LHR - MSY
1 stop32h 14mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 24/1213:02MSY - LHR
1 stop11h 23mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/12£670
Tue 16/1215:35LHR - MSY
2 stops23h 22mFinnair
Wed 24/1207:28MSY - LHR
1 stop22h 37mFinnair
Deal found 2/12£679
Wed 17/1218:00LHR - MSY
1 stop29h 17mAir Canada
Wed 24/1207:00MSY - LHR
2 stops18h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 3/12£691
Mon 8/1209:20LHR - MSY
1 stop13h 56mJetBlue
Mon 15/1212:43MSY - LHR
1 stop12h 12mJetBlue
Deal found 3/12£704
Wed 17/1215:35LHR - MSY
2 stops23h 59mFinnair
Wed 24/1207:28MSY - LHR
1 stop22h 37mFinnair
Deal found 2/12£707
Sat 6/1209:20LHR - MSY
1 stop32h 37mJetBlue
Mon 8/1211:37MSY - LHR
1 stop15h 53mJetBlue
Deal found 1/12£714
Wed 17/1207:40LHR - MSY
1 stop20h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 22/1218:05MSY - LHR
1 stop32h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12£718
Tue 16/1211:45LHR - MSY
1 stop15h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 24/1209:58MSY - LHR
1 stop20h 07mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/12£722
Fri 12/1214:00LGW - MSY
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1206:40MSY - LGW
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£800
Wed 3/1216:00LGW - MSY
3 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/109:17MSY - LGW
3 stops29h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£885

Find flight deals from London to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from London (LON) 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 4 December 2025.

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£600

One-way from

£278

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July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£729

Good round-trip deal

£703 or less

Good one-way deal

£486 or less
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  • 64h 19m total
  • London to New Orleans
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  • 56h 15m total
  • London to New Orleans
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 4 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to New Orleans that are best for you.

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LondonNew Orleans

LHR - MSY

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Fri 1/5

12:05-10:54

1 stop28h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 10/5

11:50-09:35

1 stop15h 45m

£606

LondonNew Orleans

LHR - MSY

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Sun 25/1

14:25-19:45

2 stops35h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/2

17:35-07:30

1 stop31h 55m

£612

LondonNew Orleans

LTN - MSY

LTNMSY

London Luton

Sat 10/1

09:00-23:09

3 stops44h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 13/1

06:05-09:45

3 stops21h 40m

£618

LondonNew Orleans

STN - MSY

STNMSY

London Stansted

Sat 10/1

13:30-23:09

3 stops39h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 13/1

07:00-09:50

3 stops20h 50m

£619

LondonNew Orleans

LGW - MSY

LGWMSY

London Gatwick

Sat 21/2

19:40-19:06

2 stops29h 26m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 27/2

13:58-10:00

1 stop14h 02m

£625

LondonNew Orleans

LHR - MSY

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Thu 22/1

07:05-23:25

3 stops22h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 26/1

15:31-18:50

3 stops21h 19m

£629

LondonNew Orleans

LHR - MSY

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Sun 22/2

19:30-21:57

2 stops32h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 27/2

16:22-16:00

2 stops17h 38m

£634

LondonNew Orleans

LHR - MSY

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Thu 22/1

13:45-17:55

Nonstop10h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/2

19:55-10:35

Nonstop8h 40m

£637

LondonNew Orleans

LHR - MSY

LHRMSY

London Heathrow

Tue 5/5

08:20-15:49

1 stop13h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 10/5

21:50-12:40

Nonstop8h 50m

£637

LondonNew Orleans

LGW - MSY

LGWMSY

London Gatwick

Sat 17/1

11:55-23:09

2 stops17h 14m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 24/1

09:17-10:55

2 stops19h 38m

£638

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Best time to book a flight from London to New Orleans

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from London 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 28 November 2025.

Booking 66 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London 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 London to New Orleans?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to New Orleans (average of £445). Flying from London to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of £583). 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 LON to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from London 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 4 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from London to New Orleans in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London to New Orleans?

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

Share of one-stop return flights from London to New Orleans chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Atlanta (ATL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 42% of one-stop itineraries from London to New Orleans on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to New Orleans, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Washington, D.C. (IAD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £469.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London to New Orleans, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Charlotte (CLT) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 34m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London to New Orleans, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 13m.

How often are flights from London to New Orleans delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between London and New Orleans have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 115 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to New Orleans flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to New Orleans flights?

Over the past year, British Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.

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 4 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Finnair, Virgin Atlantic, andUnited Airlines from London 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.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
675 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,063 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,897 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,559 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,334 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 11.4 mi from the city center, New Orleans Louis Armstrong is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New Orleans from London. Booking flights from London to Louis Armstrong (MSY) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily inbound flights from London from 11 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from London to New Orleans?

    Departing from London to New Orleans will take you 22h 20m. There are 4617 mi between London and New Orleans. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at £415, United Airlines will fly you from London to New Orleans and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from KLM and JetBlue - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £461 and £471, respectively. Users have found that United Airlines is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with British Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £436. Finnair flights start at £496 while deals on Iberia start at £549 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to New Orleans?

    The most popular flight routes from London to New Orleans are London Heathrow - New Orleans Louis Armstrong, London Gatwick - New Orleans Louis Armstrong and London City - New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from London to New Orleans?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from London to New Orleans consider choosing American Airlines (85%), Aer Lingus (85%) or Finnair (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from London to New Orleans?

    While on average a flight from London to New Orleans is generally £1,251, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £442. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), you can expect to pay £467 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from London to New Orleans?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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 London to New Orleans?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to New Orleans (average of £445). Flying from London to New Orleans in December is currently the most expensive (average of £583). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from London to New Orleans

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from London to New Orleans. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 4 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest£415Average£574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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KLMCheapest£461Average£836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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JetBlueCheapest£471Average£572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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IcelandairCheapest£472Average£571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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FinnairCheapest£503Average£624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£514Average£647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£516Average£621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£522Average£659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air CanadaCheapest£524Average£726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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American AirlinesCheapest£551Average£828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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