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Find cheap flights from the United Kingdom to New Orleans from $227

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to New Orleans departing on 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Flights to New Orleans - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to New Orleans?

These are the best prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest airline ticket to New Orleans from the United Kingdom in the last 72 hours was $227 one-way, and $488 round-trip on the route from London to New Orleans. The most popular route is from London to New Orleans and the cheapest ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $636 round-trip.

What is the cheapest day to fly to New Orleans?

The average price of all flights to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to New Orleans is Monday where tickets can be as cheap as $704. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are $1,032 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to New Orleans is January, where tickets cost $747 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is $1,373 and $1,359 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is February with an average price of $698.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New Orleans?

The average price for all flights to New Orleans depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to New Orleans is generally in the morning, when flights cost $780 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New Orleans is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,409.

What is a good deal for flights to New Orleans?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to New Orleans, 25% of our users found tickets to New Orleans for the following prices or less: From London Heathrow Airport $948 one-way - $899 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to New Orleans?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 days before departure.

Which airline offers the most flights to New Orleans?

Of the 11 airlines that fly to New Orleans, Southwest offers the most flights, with around 381 per week, followed by American Airlines with 282 flights per week.

How long is the flight to New Orleans?

The duration of your flight to New Orleans depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to New Orleans on KAYAK are from Manchester, which takes 15h 58m, London, which takes 16h 56m, and Edinburgh, which takes 19h 06m.

How many direct flights to New Orleans are there each day?

There are around 196 direct flights from within United Kingdom to New Orleans every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 7:00 am the most common departure time and 48% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to New Orleans are there each week?

Each week there are around 1,366 direct flights from within United Kingdom to New Orleans. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to New Orleans each week?

There are not any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to New Orleans. Instead, there are 9 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from London.

How many cities have direct flights to New Orleans?

From the United Kingdom, there are direct flights to New Orleans from 1 city. This city is London and there are 9 direct flights each week.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

February

Cheapest flight

$227
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
Flight from London Gatwick Airport to New Orleans

FAQs - booking New Orleans flights

  • What is the best way to get from the airport to the French Quarter?

    The quickest way to get from New Orleans Airport to the French Quarter is to take the airport shuttle bus, drive, or take a taxi, all of which will take you around 20min. The cheapest way is to take the public bus, but this takes around 50min.

  • Which airports in the UK offer direct flights to New Orleans?

    You can fly directly from London Heathrow Airport to New Orleans for the quickest journey time. For the best prices you should consider taking a non-direct flight, which operate from both Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport.

  • How early does the airport open?

    New Orleans airport is open 24h a day, but different airlines, ticket counters, and other facilities at the airport have varying opening times. It is best to check with your specific airline for their opening times before arriving at the airport.

  • Does the airport have facilities for disabled passengers?

    New Orleans airport has been designed to be accessible for disabled passengers and is free of any architectural barriers. Visual Paging Displays are available throughout the airport for deaf and hard of hearing passengers. An adult changing room is available in the family bathroom, located after security.

  • Are there hotel shuttles from New Orleans Airport?

    Several hotels close to New Orleans Airport offer complimentary shuttles for guests from the airport terminal. The shuttles depart from The Ground Transportation Centre, outside Level 1 Baggage Claim.

  • What is the cheapest flight to New Orleans?

    The cheapest airline ticket to New Orleans from the United Kingdom in the last 72 hours was $227 one-way, and $488 round-trip on the route from London to New Orleans. The most popular route is from London to New Orleans and the cheapest ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $636 round-trip.

  • How far is New Orleans from central New Orleans?

    New Orleans is 11 miles from the center of New Orleans.

  • What is the name of New Orleans’s airport?

    All flights to New Orleans land at New Orleans. The airport code is MSY,and it can also be referred to as Louis Armstrong, Louis Armstrong New Orleans, or Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.

  • How much is a flight to New Orleans?

    On average, a flight to New Orleans costs $993. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $806 and departed from London Heathrow Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to New Orleans?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to New Orleans?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to New Orleans?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to New Orleans?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Orleans up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to New Orleans

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest New Orleans flight deals.
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY) is located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, and is the main way to get from the UK to New Orleans. The airport is located around 15 miles from the city centre.
  • British Airways is the only airline that currently offers direct flights from the UK to New Orleans, so it’s the best airline choice if you are looking to maximise your time.
  • The best way to get from the New Orleans Airport to the city centre is by using the Airport Shuttle Service, which departs every 30min and runs all year round. The cheapest way is to take the 202 Airport Express city bus, but this is less frequent and takes longer.
  • New Orleans Airport has Mother’s Rooms located in each concourse post-security for nursing mothers to use before or after their flight.
  • Those entering New Orleans from the UK will need an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) in order to enter. This can be applied for quickly and easily online in advance.
  • There are nine car hire companies that you can choose from at New Orleans Airport for your onwards journey. You can get to the car hire centre using the MSY hire car Lot Shuttle, located in the Long-Term Parking Garage.
  • For the best prices we recommend choosing a non-direct flight to New Orleans, with a lot more airline options and better deals.
  • New Orleans Airport has three lounges you can enjoy: The Delta SkyClub and The United Lounge are available for passengers flying on those airlines, or you can pay around $44.78 (£32) to access The Club MSY.
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Prefer to fly non-stop to New Orleans Louis Armstrong?

Find which airlines fly direct to Louis Armstrong, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

United Kingdom to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +45 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +46 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +44 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +45 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +42 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +43 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +45 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +46 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +46 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +47 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +42 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +43 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +46 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +47 more

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Nonstop returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to United Kingdom

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +45 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +46 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +44 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +45 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +42 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +43 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +45 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +46 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +46 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +47 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +42 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +43 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +46 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +47 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from the United Kingdom to New Orleans

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to New Orleans. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United Kingdom to New Orleans. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to New Orleans? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11272 reviews
7.7boarding
7.1entertainment
6.7food
8.1crew
7.2comfort
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Terrible. 2 hour delay. Sat on the tarmac. Missed my connecting flight. Had to ARGUE with Customer service to get a hotel and food. Terrible experience with my loyal carrier

2.0 MediocreMike, Apr 2024MEX - IAH
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Terrible. 2 hour delay. Sat on the tarmac. Missed my connecting flight. Had to ARGUE with Customer service to get a hotel and food. Terrible experience with my loyal carrier

Our seat tv didn’t work All the rest was perfect

Flight delayed from Cape Town to Washington then got diverted to miami and in miami we had to fend for ourselves , im still trying to get to Shreveport now

I liked the exit row seat. Hated the distance between gates in Houston.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

I just wrote a text which was supposed to be for the flight from Denver to spokane not Frankfurt to Denver.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

Meals were adequate but could be better. Lots of movies, podcasts, tv shows. We really enjoyed using our personal headsets highly recommended. 15 hrs flight great to travel at night.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

flight delays, staff only communicating when pushed, food service lasting a grand total of 7 minutes, stuck in seat from 45mins into flight until landing

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

The Flight attendant had an attitude and didn't allow anyone any time to prepare for landing despite being absent throughout the entire trip

Somehow I got “offloaded” even though I had my boarding pass and was in transit Food is horrible Staff were nice and cheerful No headphones were provided on 11 hours flight

Overall the flights pretty good. The snacks we’re good and they were plenty of them. Both boarding and deplaning went quickly.

The staff were very helpful with lots of refreshments on offer. The toilets were clean. The seats were comfortable and entertainment was good. No complaints, it was excellent.

The main flight was OK but the second flight was chaotic with delays

amazing! they were so kind and allowed us to sit on empty seats so we could stretch our legs and sleep good. Food is amazing as well plus dessert in the middle of the flight!

All the British airways staff were very helpful and friendly. Every thing was very smooth running from checking in boarding and arriving 40 minutes early. Which is a brilliant start to your holiday.

Overall it was good but not great. The aircraft was an old and seats didn’t recline in business class unless you kept playing around with it.

No nice at all, delayed and I lost the connection over xmas

As with every airline the seats are not built for tall people.

Fast check in, easy to navigate, crew were very good, the plane was delayed due to a previous flight and I found the cleanliness a little lacking but overall it was fine

I would not fly with BA again. Packed in like sardines, constant request to turn down air conditioning due to freezing cold for hours and the food was pretty to look at but tasteless!

My wife and I paid for seat selection to be together. My wife and I were on separate rows and the excuse they gave was they changed the plane. Also, I have celiac and asked for a gluten free meal in the ticket profile which they did not have.

Seats, comfort level ugh. Crew was not attentive, only to coach

Pros: they tried to accommodate bc they forgot my gluten free meal Negatives: The flight was freeeeeezing Iberia didn’t communicate my gluten free meal

This flight was a code share for both Iberia and American Airlines and run by what I assume is a charter company Level. It was difficult if not impossible to get a seat assigned, check bags or use any customer service functions. I would skip it!

Overall not great . We had a 4 four hour plus delay on returning and communication about the changes was poor . No updates were given on the website or by e-mail . We subsequently missed a connection , were our on a later flight and then missed all public transport for our onward journey home. Needed to hire a car at some expense . One member if staff was rude at the gate

The food is really eco only level. Breakfast was shameful. I am considering to stop flying with Iberia. Business prices are as expensive as other companies with much better service.

I called prior to flying to confirm our baggage allowance which was 5 bags. On our outbound flight thee were no problems. On the return flight we were charged for each bag totaling $400! We are working with customer service to resolve the issue.

Lufthansa was amazing. Definitely upgrade your seat if you can swing it - they take very good care of their passengers. Customs in DC is nothing short of a nightmare though. Stood in line waiting to go back through security for 30 minutes, had to RUN through and across two terminals to make my connection and only had 5 minutes to spare. Terrible. Very very poor coordination by the airport staff and CBP.

I was ver pleased with the service all the way through

I always try to book flights that don’t charge for baggage. Yet I was charged $75 for this flight.

Trouble keeps changing the time and I was booked different flight without knowing it was bad experience

My concern is with Flight: 441 IAH-FRA I was very cramped in my seat and the person in front of me was reclined. I pulled my wallet out of my purse and when finished I did my best to cram it back into my purse. Our flight was very delayed and we were rebooked twice and lots of airport time. As I got off the flight I noticed that I had dropped my wallet( containing all my credit & debit bank cards + 240 US dollars & 240 Euros. I spoke to customer service & Lost &Found. I was denied access to look on the plane. Therefore I have been without money and given no help. Paula Bjork 503.545.6698

So far so good. I missed my flight because of the Lufthansa diversion. United helped me to figure out how to get accommodations from Lufthansa for my long layover. They help me book appropriate onward flight.

During the flight there was a medical emergency. We were diverted. Of course I'm thankful they cared for the health of that passenger, but they did a poor job of communicating with the rest of us passengers. In the end we arrived at our destination several hours late, with no direction of how to rebook missed connecting flights. It all worked out in the end. Those of us that needed accommodations were put up in a hotel by Lufthansa until we could make it to our final destination. But it was United Airlines Personnel who really helped us navigate the process.

Always a pleasure to deal with United's helpful and knowledgeable staff

Always a pleasure to deal with United's helpful and knowledgeable saff

This flight is always a cramped bus. The gate area was inadequate and announcements were hard to hear. The flight was delayed 45 minutes to an hour by a broken aircraft door, making our total delay from Vilnius 5 hours.

The crew was very attentive and kept busy serving a variety of treats!

Offered vegetable curry when it was actually tofu which I don’t care for.

The flight was good the crew excellent…but take off delayed three hours!!!

Both mine and my husband's chairs were broken. Also it took 2 hours to get our bags after our flight which was wild.

perhaps eye contact with the cabin crew, instead of abruptness and an impatience to serve.

Not enough trash pickups throughout the flight. Everything else was great.

Overall good, the gluten free food is very hit/miss though and you must tell them you have an allergy days in advance.

All was good. The headphones they supply are of poor quality. The food is good but too much dairy.

Seating space was crowded and I am a very small woman.

I sat in the last row of seats. On an 8 hour flight they allowed folks to stand and talk and drink in the back area near the toilets the whole time. They were at times loud and in the way. It was a little annoying. The crew on this trip were pretty mediocre and the plane was littered with trash when we disembarked.

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Recent round-trip flight deals

 
These are the cheapest round-trip flights to New Orleans found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/29Wed
1 stop
34h 11mLGW-MSY
9/13Fri
1 stop
33h 10mMSY-LGW
$488
5/11Sat
1 stop
13h 30mLGW-MSY
5/18Sat
1 stop
29h 32mMSY-LGW
$527
9/25Wed
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
27h 17mLHR-MSY
9/30Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
15h 42mMSY-LHR
$739
9/25Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
17h 29mLHR-MSY
9/30Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
15h 36mMSY-LHR
$763
9/19Thu
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
27h 12mLHR-MSY
9/23Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
22h 43mMSY-LHR
$776
9/26Thu
nonstopBritish Airways
10h 00mLHR-MSY
10/3Thu
nonstopBritish Airways
8h 45mMSY-LHR
$788
9/19Thu
nonstopBritish Airways
10h 00mLHR-MSY
9/23Mon
1 stopBritish Airways
11h 22mMSY-LHR
$805
5/13Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
13h 22mLHR-MSY
5/19Sun
1 stopUnited Airlines
12h 19mMSY-LHR
$838
5/9Thu
1 stopIberia
13h 20mLHR-MSY
5/15Wed
nonstopIberia
9h 00mMSY-LHR
$860
10/5Sat
2 stopsIberia
31h 33mLGW-MSY
10/20Sun
2 stopsIberia
45h 34mMSY-LGW
$1,105

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to New Orleans found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/14Tue
1 stop
14h 50mLGW-MSY
$227
5/14Tue
3 stops
56h 27mLTN-MSY
$232
5/15Wed
2 stops
33h 32mLHR-MSY
$234
9/19Thu
2 stopsLufthansa
18h 46mLCY-MSY
$767
5/14Tue
2 stopsLufthansa
27h 33mLCY-MSY
$929
5/12Sun
nonstopIberia
9h 45mLHR-MSY
$944
5/15Wed
nonstopBritish Airways
9h 45mLHR-MSY
$1,106
6/19Wed
1 stopBritish Airways
13h 26mLHR-MSY
$1,109
9/19Thu
3 stopsUnited Airlines
41h 26mLHR-MSY
$1,595
10/13Sun
3 stopsUnited Airlines
18h 41mLHR-MSY
$1,697

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Last minute flights to New Orleans

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to New Orleans that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/24Wed
multi-stop
23h 04mLGW-MSY
4/27Sat
multi-stop
22h 15mMSY-LGW
$743
4/24Wed
multi-stop
23h 04mLGW-MSY
5/1Wed
multi-stop
36h 46mMSY-LGW
$753
4/29Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
18h 45mMAN-MSY
5/6Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
17h 07mMSY-MAN
$1,208
4/24Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
24h 12mLHR-MSY
5/1Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
23h 10mMSY-LHR
$1,231
4/29Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
33h 45mMAN-MSY
5/6Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
30h 12mMSY-MAN
$1,251
4/29Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
32h 21mEDI-MSY
5/6Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 25mMSY-EDI
$1,255
4/25Thu
nonstopBritish Airways
9h 45mLHR-MSY
5/2Thu
nonstopBritish Airways
9h 00mMSY-LHR
$1,282
4/24Wed
multi-stopIberia
14h 50mLHR-MSY
5/2Thu
nonstopIberia
9h 00mMSY-LHR
$1,285
4/24Wed
multi-stopBritish Airways
20h 40mLHR-MSY
4/27Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
32h 47mMSY-LHR
$1,298
4/26Fri
nonstopIberia
9h 45mLHR-MSY
5/1Wed
nonstopIberia
9h 00mMSY-LHR
$1,317

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Flights to New Orleans

Destination:

New Orleans (MSY)United States

Return flight deals:

New Orleans - United Kingdom

Cabin classes:

$2,591
$806